HUSTLE Knoxville, Tennessee Entrepreneur Networking Event

HUSTLE Knoxville, Tennessee Entrepreneur Networking Event

NOTE: The venue is an smart wear (no hoodies or tracksuits) over 18 venue, ID must be shown, Venue Management have the right to refuse entry even with a ticket if these rules are not followed.

HUSTLE Knoxville, Tennessee Entrepreneur Networking - Pro Active Networking Events

HUSTLE Knoxville's Most Action-Oriented Networking for Ambitious Founders & Entrepreneurs

Your next co-founder. Your first investor. Your biggest client.

They could all be at this event.

If you're building a business — or ready to start one — HUSTLE Knoxville, Tennessee is where high-energy entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, and create real opportunities. No fluff. No awkward small talk. Just meaningful connections that move the needle.

Whether you're launching a startup, scaling a side hustle, or raising your first round, this is your chance to meet mentors, investors, future team members, and fellow go-getters who can help you accelerate faster.

Why You Should Come:

• Meet founders, freelancers, and innovators who are doing the work — not just talking about it
• Share ideas, get feedback on your MVP, or find your next business partner
• Discover investor leads, pilot customers, or early adopters for your product
• Walk away with 3–5 valuable new connections (we make sure you actually talk to people)

Perfect For:

Startup founders | Aspiring entrepreneurs | Solopreneurs | Side-hustlers | Freelancers | Investors | Innovators

This is NOT your average "handshake and hope" networking event.

We keep it fast-paced, inclusive, and founder-focused — with structured mingling to help you actually meet the right people.

It's FREE to attend — but space is limited and there is the expectation you buy a full priced drink at the bar.

Grab your ticket now before we sell out — again.

When: third Thursday each month (except December), from 5pm

Where: Monkey's Bar, 103 West Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37917

Bring: Your business cards, your energy, and what you're working on

Don't just network. Make things happen.

Reserve Your Spot Now – Limited Tickets Left

Join Knoxville's most proactive entrepreneurial community.

Your next breakthrough connection starts here.

About the venue: A cocktail bar rated 4.8 from around 85 reviews — one of the highest-rated venues in the US set — and mid-priced. Note it is closed Mondays, opening at 5pm Tuesday and Wednesday and 4pm from Thursday, closing at midnight. Reviewers describe exposed brick and a relaxed, dog-friendly room, and several mention it hosting private functions including a wedding reception. One review flags the music being loud on busy Friday nights.

Getting there: The venue is on West Depot Avenue in Knoxville's Old City. There is no rail transit, so arrival is by car or rideshare — but parking is about as easy as it gets: a 24-hour lot sits at 100 West Depot Avenue, effectively next door and a minute's walk. The Old City is compact, so anyone staying downtown can walk in.