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About James R. Cox Auditorium

James R. Cox Auditorium is the on-campus performance space inside the Alumni Memorial Building (AMB) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. With seating for about 985 attendees, this venue hosts UT Music performances, choral arts concerts, and a range of campus events in a historic setting.

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Whether you’re planning to catch a UT Symphony Orchestra performance or a campus concert, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your seats smoothly.

Important notes: The auditorium sits within the AMB and is used regularly for university ensembles. The space is known for its refined acoustics and intimate capacity compared to larger campus venues, making early ticket requests a smart move. For accessibility, campus signage and UT’s visitor resources can assist guests with mobility needs. When planning your trip, consider nearby hotels such as Graduate Knoxville, Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown, and Hilton Knoxville for convenient stays. We’ll point you to affiliate partners for easy booking and trusted dining options near campus to complete your visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 985-seat Cox Auditorium inside the Alumni Memorial Building (AMB).
  • Address: Alumni Memorial Building, 1408 Middle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996.
  • Venue type: on-campus university performing-arts venue (large recital/orchestral space) within AMB; used for UT Music performances and campus events.
  • Seating chart: public seating chart not widely published; UT notes the auditorium seats about 985 attendees.
  • Parking & transit: UT provides campus parking (e.g., McClung Tower Garage; Neyland/City garages) and visitor options; UT also operates The T transit system for campus travel.
  • Nearby hotels: Graduate Knoxville (1706 Cumberland Ave), Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown (618 W Main St), Hilton Knoxville (501 W Church Ave) are within walking distance or short drive of campus.
  • Notable events hosted: UT Symphony Orchestra, Choral Arts concerts, and other on-campus performances; historically, Sergei Rachmaninoff performed in AMB in 1943; organ dedication in 2006 funded by James R. Cox.
  • Renaming/demolition: Cox Auditorium is the current name for the AMB performance space; no demolition; the auditorium was named after James R. Cox and remains in use.