Back Door Tavern

Knoxville's favorite dive bar and the oldest bar on Thunder Road! Stop in for some cold beer, good friends and great music! Patio is dog-friendly. 21+ only.

05/07/2024

What a great time, thanks for coming!

We'll see you again in June! Keep an eye out for upcoming bands on our instagram !!

Nothing quite like playing tunes in our favorite back yard on a beautiful spring evening!

Thanks Back Door Tavern!

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09/29/2023

Live music tonight!!! See ya there!

09/01/2023

TONIGHT!

08/04/2023

New beer cooler, who dis?

07/26/2023

One of our most popular bands! Friday, July 28th. Guaranteed good time!

07/25/2023

Free live music Thursday, July 27th!
Diamondback!

07/21/2023

Kirk Fletta live Saturday July 22.

07/12/2023
06/24/2023

Come party with us tonight!

06/23/2023

Tonight!

06/22/2023

We get it...

06/20/2023

It's the rematch of the year! Watch the game tonight at BDT!

Timeline photos 06/02/2023

Game starts at 6 tonight! Watch it at BDT!

The begins TODAY!! ⚾️

05/27/2023

Don’t miss this show, tonight!!!

Last night was heat and got a feeling tonight is gonna be a real one
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05/10/2023

Come toss some shoes with us tonight!

04/16/2023

Quack, quack

Photos from Back Door Tavern's post 04/14/2023

Noting quite like a good surprise show! Still time to come jam out to some of your favorite Grateful Dead tunes!

02/12/2023

Don’t have Super Bowl plans yet? Come watch it with us as we bring back an old BDT staple: FREE HOTDOGS! Everyone is welcome to add to the potluck this evening! See y’all soon!

01/09/2023

Hello, friends! Are you ready for the NCAA championship? I know we are! Come enjoy the game with us next to our fire-pit while indulging in a finger food potluck tonight starting at 7pm! Feel free to bring something!

10/25/2022

See you Thursday! The Whiskey Delegates are gonna be rocking!

Join us this Thursday at Back Door Tavern for Hoppy Hour! Enjoy live music, Legacy Parks Trail Ale on tap and good company! 🍻

10/13/2022

Back Door Tavern is looking for highly organized and friendly Bartenders to be proactive professionals. Do you have exceptional customer service skills and enjoy working with people? If so, Back Door Tavern is the place for you. Don't miss this opportunity to work in a fun laid-back environment. If you want to work 18 to 20 hours a week and earn a hourly rate of $10.00 plus tips, then apply today! Email your resume to [email protected]

10/01/2022

See ya tonight!!!

09/22/2022

Hey, Pat McAfee Show, you gonna drop by the best bar in Knoxville after College GameDay or what? First drink on us!

09/04/2022

Team photo Bk wingfest 2022

09/04/2022

Come hang out with us at wingfest today! We’ll be slinging wings till 8:30!

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Back Door Tavern Re-Opens! (2017)
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Mixing the wings in the Tennessee Dry Rub seasoning.

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4951 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN
37919

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 12am
Tuesday 3pm - 12am
Wednesday 3pm - 1am
Thursday 3pm - 1am
Friday 3pm - 1am
Saturday 3pm - 1am
Sunday 3pm - 12am

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