Wagbar Knoxville: Hours, Location, What to Expect at 6729 Malone Creek Drive
Top TLDR: Wagbar Knoxville is an off-leash dog park bar at 6729 Malone Creek Drive, open to dogs of all breeds with proof of current vaccinations and free entry for all humans 18 and older. The venue features a secured play area, bar service, rotating food trucks, and a year-round events calendar. Check wagbar.com/knox for current hours and to sign up for a membership before your first visit.
Wagbar Knoxville is the brand's second fully operating location, bringing the off-leash dog park and bar concept to East Tennessee at 6729 Malone Creek Drive. The space sits on the former Creekside Knox property, a site that already had deep community roots as an outdoor gathering venue, now converted into a dedicated off-leash dog park bar. Dogs run free in a secured play area while their people relax with a drink. Human entry is always free.
Where to Find Wagbar Knoxville
Address: 6729 Malone Creek Drive, Knoxville, TN
The property sits in an area of Knoxville that already draws people outdoors. It's the former home of Creekside Knox, a well-known outdoor event venue that hosted music, food trucks, and community gatherings for four years before transitioning to Wagbar.
For current hours, check the Wagbar Knoxville location page directly. Hours vary by season, and the location page reflects the most up-to-date schedule. Wagbar aims to be open seven days a week, with exceptions for holidays and maintenance days.
What to Expect When You Arrive
Wagbar Knoxville follows the same format as the original Weaverville location near Asheville: a fully fenced, supervised off-leash play area paired with a licensed bar. The two things happen in the same space at the same time. You're not watching your dog from behind a fence or leaving them somewhere else while you grab a drink. You're both there, doing your respective things, in the same outdoor environment.
The Knoxville location features:
A secure, off-leash play area monitored by trained staff throughout operating hours
Bar service with draft beer, craft brews, seltzers, wine, and non-alcoholic options (cocktails are available but do not include hard liquor)
A rotating lineup of local food trucks
Comfortable outdoor seating for people and dogs alike
A year-round events calendar built around the dog-loving community in Knoxville
Outside food is always welcome. The venue is all ages for dogs and all breeds. The only requirements relate to vaccinations and temperament, which are covered below.
Entry Requirements for Dogs
To bring your dog into Wagbar Knoxville, you'll need to show proof of three current vaccinations:
Rabies
Bordetella
Distemper
Dogs must be at least six months old and spayed or neutered. All breeds and sizes are welcome. If your dog has a history of aggressive behavior, staff may ask you to leave, and membership can be revoked for repeated issues.
First-time visitors on a day pass need to bring vaccination documentation each visit. Members verify vaccinations once on their first visit and don't need to bring records again after that. If you want to review what behavioral readiness looks like before you come, the off-leash training checklist is a practical starting point.
For humans: entry is free for all guests 18 and older, with or without a dog.
Day Passes and Membership at Wagbar Knoxville
Dogs enter on either a day pass or a membership. Membership options typically include monthly, annual, and 10-visit punch pass formats. Members pay less per visit over time and skip the vaccination check after the first visit.
Membership is for dogs only. Humans are never charged for bar or park entry.
To sign up or see current pricing, visit the membership page or go directly to the Knoxville location page and sign up from there. Pricing is managed through each location's individual page.
The Team Behind Wagbar Knoxville
Wagbar Knoxville is owned by Liz and Shelby, a mother-daughter team who moved to East Tennessee three years before opening and put down roots in Knoxville's community. Their path to Wagbar came through years of involvement with animal shelters and rescues, which shaped both what they wanted to build and where they wanted to build it.
Liz brings a background in finance and sales alongside years of community leadership supporting animal rescue organizations. Shelby grew up rescuing animals and volunteering at shelters, and is now pursuing her Animal Behavior certification. Their own dogs, American Bullies Sushi and Moose and Shih Tzu Buddy, were part of the vision from the start.
They chose Knoxville deliberately. The city's outdoor culture, tight-knit neighborhoods, and community-oriented social scene fit what Wagbar is designed to be. Their goal was a space where Knoxville dogs could play safely and socialize, and where their owners could relax and actually connect with other people in their city.
What's on Tap (and in the Food Truck)
The bar at Wagbar Knoxville serves a range of options:
Draft beer and canned craft brews
Wine and hard seltzer
Non-alcoholic beverages
Cocktails (without hard liquor)
The food truck lineup rotates. Wagbar does not operate its own kitchen, so the food options change based on which trucks are scheduled. Outside food is always permitted if you'd rather bring your own.
For events like live music nights, breed-specific meetups, trivia, or seasonal celebrations, follow the Knoxville location's social media channels for the most current schedule. Wagbar Knoxville builds its events around the local dog-owning community in Knoxville, so the calendar reflects what that community actually shows up for.
Getting Your Dog Ready for an Off-Leash Visit
If this is your first time at Wagbar or your dog's first experience in a group off-leash environment, it's worth spending a few minutes thinking through readiness before you show up.
Wagbar's staff are trained in reading group play dynamics and step in when something needs to de-escalate. That said, the best visits happen when owners know their dog's social signals and can read the situation alongside the staff. The dog park behavior guide covers exactly what healthy and stressed play body language looks like in a group setting.
A few things that help on a first visit:
Come with current vaccine records. If you're on a day pass, you need all three on your first visit. Digital copies work fine.
Expect some adjustment time. Most dogs need a few minutes to get oriented in a new off-leash environment before they find their groove. This is normal.
Let your dog set the pace. If they want to stay close to you at first, that's fine. Off-leash doesn't mean forced socialization.
Know the code of conduct. Keep an eye on your dog, clean up after them, and don't bring toys, treats, or outside food into the dog play area itself. Outside food for humans is fine at the seating areas.
The complete dog park guide has a full walkthrough of etiquette and safety for anyone who wants more detail before their first visit.
Why Knoxville
The move to Knoxville wasn't arbitrary. The city has one of the stronger dog ownership cultures in the Southeast, with a population that trends young, active, and outdoor-oriented. East Tennessee's proximity to hiking trails and natural spaces means a lot of the people living in Knoxville already have dogs that are accustomed to being active and social.
Knoxville's community identity around local businesses and independent venues also fits the Wagbar model well. The venue isn't a chain experience dropped into a strip mall. It's a converted outdoor space on Malone Creek Drive with franchisees who live in the city and are building something they actually wanted to exist there.
If you're a Knoxville dog owner who has driven past empty fenced lots wishing there was somewhere your dog could run while you had a beer with a friend, this is that place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the address of Wagbar Knoxville?
6729 Malone Creek Drive, Knoxville, TN. The location is on the property of the former Creekside Knox outdoor venue.
What are Wagbar Knoxville's hours?
Hours vary by season. Check the Wagbar Knoxville location page for current operating hours before you visit.
Can I visit Wagbar Knoxville without a dog?
Yes. Human entry is free for all guests 18 and older, whether or not they bring a dog.
What vaccinations does my dog need to enter?
Proof of current Rabies, Bordetella, and Distemper vaccinations is required. Dogs must be at least six months old and spayed or neutered.
Do I need a membership to visit?
No. Day passes are available. Membership options offer savings over time and eliminate the need to bring vaccine records after your first visit. See the membership page for current pricing and options.
Does Wagbar Knoxville serve food?
Wagbar does not operate its own kitchen. Local food trucks rotate through the venue on a regular schedule. Outside food is welcome in the seating areas.
Does Wagbar serve hard liquor?
No. The Knoxville bar serves draft beer, canned craft brews, seltzers, wine, and cocktails made without hard liquor, plus non-alcoholic options.
Is Wagbar Knoxville indoors or outdoors?
Wagbar is an outdoor venue. The play area and seating are outside. Check the location page for information about weather-related closures or schedule changes.
Plan Your Visit
Wagbar Knoxville 6729 Malone Creek Drive, Knoxville, TN
For current hours and event schedules, visit wagbar.com/knox.
To sign up for a membership or see day pass details, go to the membership page.
For everything else, the FAQ covers the most common questions about vaccinations, rules, and what to expect at any Wagbar location.
If Wagbar Knoxville sounds like the kind of venue your city needs and you're not in Knoxville, the franchising page is where to start.
Bottom TLDR
Wagbar Knoxville at 6729 Malone Creek Drive offers a secured off-leash play area for dogs alongside a licensed bar serving beer, wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic drinks. Human entry is always free; dogs enter on a day pass or membership and need proof of Rabies, Bordetella, and Distemper vaccinations. Visit wagbar.com/knox for current hours and membership details.