- 10Documented amenities
- 1907Founded
Cherokee Country Club is a private country club in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is operated by Member-owned Cherokee Country Club.
It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, fitness and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $10,000–$25,000, with recurring dues documented below.
Culture research describes it as golf-first, family-oriented, socially active and traditional.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
Reported initiation fee for Membership membership range from $10,000–$25,000.
Reported monthly membership dues for Membership membership range from $500–$1,000.
Initiation fee
$10,000–$25,000
Membership dues
$500–$1,000
These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.
Membership
Here's what's documented about how to join Cherokee Country Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
This access model represents about 84.4% of 64 researched Tennessee Club records.
Membership options and availability
- Membership types
- Invitation Membership
Joining requirements
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Application process
- Membership is invitation-only; a candidate membership proposal must be initiated by existing members.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at Cherokee Country Club include clubhouse, dining, fitness and other documented facilities.
Racquet sports
- Court details
- 4 Tennis courts | Indoor Hard surface
- 7 Tennis courts | Har Tru Clay surface
- 1 Tennis courts | Outdoor Hard surface
- 3 Pickleball courts
Club facilities and recreation
- Available amenities
Golf
Golf at Cherokee Country Club includes 1 documented course.
Course overview
- Courses
- 1
- Course details
- Cherokee Country Club18 holes | par 70
Course design
- Architects
- Donald Ross
Policies
Documented policies for Cherokee Country Club cover guest access and dress requirements. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
- Guest policy
- Cherokee is a private member-owned club; all guests must be accompanied by a member at all times.
- Dress code
- Golf: men may wear slacks or Bermuda-length shorts with collared short-sleeve shirts tucked in; denim, cargo shorts, cutoffs, athletic or swimming attire are not permitted. Women may wear slacks or Bermuda-length shorts; denim, cutoffs, tennis, swimming and jogging attire are not permitted.
Club Culture & Public Commentary
This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.
This documented Culture trait is shared by about 3.4% of 59 researched Tennessee Club records.
- Golf-first
- Family-oriented
- Socially active
- Traditional
- Community-oriented
- Business networking
- Racquets-focused
Culture context
A traditional, family-oriented and golf-first club with strong community ties, an active social program, a racquets focus, and an important business-networking role.
Club History
How long Cherokee Country Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.
Cherokee Country Club began in 1907 with 200 charter members.
Additional Club Details
Cherokee Country Club is operated by Member-owned Cherokee Country Club.
- Ownership or operator
- Member-owned Cherokee Country Club
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Cherokee Country Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Tennessee and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.
Club age context
Founded in 1907
That represents about 119 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 86% of 57 other Tennessee Club records with a usable founding year and 87% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1954 in Tennessee and 1960 nationwide.
Documented Club profile
Golf, fitness and dining
This combination is also documented at 21 other Tennessee Clubs and 1471 other Club records nationwide.
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Private access
This access model represents 84.4% of 64 researched Tennessee Club records and 72.6% of 3837 researched records nationwide.
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Business networking
This documented Culture trait is shared by 3.4% of 59 researched Tennessee Club records and 3.2% of 3402 researched records nationwide.
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Sources & Verification
These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.
- www.cherokeecountryclub.com Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- www.cherokeecountryclub.com Research SourceSupports: Club history
- projects.propublica.org Research SourceSupports: General research
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What people discuss
Golf feedback is strongly positive overall. 18Birdies reports about 4.9/5 across more than 50 reviews, while Golf Digest panelists give the course more moderate architectural scores but still praise its conditioning and traditional character. The public record therefore favors the quality of day-to-day play and maintenance more strongly than universal agreement about the routing.
This is what people commonly say about this Club in public reviews and articles, not a member survey or a rating from us. Weigh it alongside the facts above, not in place of them.