Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center
3124 Wilson Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37914
865-971-4746
East Knoxville
Recreation Specialists: Terry Ford, Candice Canty, &Jaret Kahm
Directions: From I-40, Take the CHERRY ST exit- EXIT 390. Turn RIGHT onto N CHERRY ST. Turn LEFT onto E MAGNOLIA AVE/US-11/US-70/TN-1. Turn RIGHT onto N CASTLE ST. Turn LEFT onto WILSON AVE. End at 3124 Wilson Ave.
Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center, formerly the Eastside YMCA, was renovated and reopened by the City of Knoxville in 2005. The center features a large gymnasium, fitness room, a community room and kitchen. The facility also has a study room with a free library and computers available for student use.
COMMUNITY CENTER SCHEDULE
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Dr. E.V. Davidson - Monthly Calendar [PDF]
Additional Center
Program Fliers:
Coming soon
Through a grant with KaBoom! and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN Health Foundation, Dr. EV Davidson was awarded an Imagination Playground. Pictured here are children from the City of Knoxville After School Program, along with Mayor Madeline Rogero and other City of Knoxville and BCBSTN representatives.
HISTORY OF THE CENTER
Dr. Elvyn V. Davidson, M.D. (1923-2010) was one of Knoxville’s most prominent African-American medical practitioners and surgeons.
DR. E.V. DAVIDSON COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMS
Weight Room is a space in our facility designed to provide a means of exercise equipment to the members of the community.
Open Gym is a time designed for community members to play pick-up basketball.
After School Program is a free service for parents of children ages 6-12. The program operates from 2:45 pm until 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday on Knox County School's schedule. Participants enjoy gym games, arts and crafts, board games and a daily snack is provided.
Tutoring is a free program offered to our after-school program children. The program operates on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm. There are two sessions, each 45 minutes in duration, and provides extra help to children who are having challenges with school work. We also look to encourage seniors to volunteer to gain experience in working with children while developing leadership skills.
RULES AND REGULATIONS IN CITY COMMUNITY CENTERS
The following are prohibited in city community centers:
1) Possession of firearms and weapons
2) Possession of drugs, alcohol, or any elicit substance
3) Smoking or use of tobacco products
4) Gambling
5) Use of profanity
6) Fighting
7) Dunking or hanging on rims of basketball goals
8) Pets
9) Only indoor court shoes allowed (ex: tennis shoes or non-marking soles)
Violation of these rules or any other rules set by individual centers may result in suspension from this center and others. Suspension terms will be set by each center.