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2012 Tennessee Tennis Officials Initiative

We need more tennis officials to work sanctioned USTA tournaments in Tennessee. The TTA will offer a reward of $300 for the first 10 individuals who become newly-qualified tennis officials and commit to working at least 4 sanctioned tournaments in Tennessee during 2012 and 2013. Here are the criteria for the reward. 1. Must be a resident of Tennessee and a USTA member 2. Must qualify as a tennis official 3. Must work at least 4 sanctioned tournament Read More

USTA Age Restructuring Starting With 2013 Championship Season

Apr 26, 2012 12:17 PM

USTA League is improving its structure to enhance your playing experience starting with the 2013 Championship Season. Under the new structure, the USTA Southern program will have three divisions – Adult, Mixed Doubles, and Combo Doubles. The Adult Division is broken down into 18 & Over, 40 & Over, 55 & Over and 65 & Over, the Mixed Doubles will be 18 & Over and 40 & Over, and Combo Doubles will be 18 & Over, 40 & Over, and 55 & Over. Read More

Follow The Progress At West Hills Tennis Center

Apr 19, 2012 02:13 PM

We will start a series of monthly Snapshots to follow the progress at West Hills Tennis Center. Read More

Knoxville Team Thompson Ranks Third At 6.0 Senior Mixed Doubles Nationals

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Apr 01, 2012 12:10 AM

Congratulations to Knoxville's 6.0 Thompson team after winning 3rd place at National Championships in San Antonio, TX (March 30-April 1st, 2012). Team captain: Scott Thompson, Players: Mark Townes, Annina Townes, Laura Graves, Cyndi Thompson, Teresa Buck, Urby Carrasco, Arnold Graves and Tony Rayfield. Read More

West Hills Groundbreaking!

Mar 13, 2012 12:43 AM

What a wonderful turnout! Mayor Rogero, Ambassador Ashe and Dr. Fuhr were on hand for the ceremony, as well as Councilmen Grieve, Wallace, Saunders and Brown, showing support for this project. Many tennis players and community members also joined the festivities. The club house is becoming a reality due to generous contributions. GKTA, with many supporters, contributed $150,000 and the City of Knoxville contributed $220,000. Read More