Justin Mays & Andrew McAffry Present

11/09/2024

We've got some killer stuff going on the next few weeks, starting with our new R-Rated late night showcase, Dirty Words: for FREE at The Pirate Tavern TONIGHT!

9/18: The first edition of the wild new show Roast Champs: An Audience Interactive Open Mic at Central Cinema! Your favorite comedians take the stage to run 3 minutes of material, then open themselves up to be roasted by a panel of comics, as well as YOU, the audience! But be warned- the comedians can fire back!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1006869131677

9/25: Our monthly Stand Up Comedy showcase at the wonderful Fly by Night returns with performances from some of the funniest comics from across East Tennessee, as well as some of your local favorites for ONLY $5! Come out and enjoy some of the best drinks in town while laughing your ass off!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1014707727127

9/26: Don't Tell Comedy is back in Knoxville with what might be one of their most stacked lineups yet! Featuring a headliner who works weekly at the world famous Comedy Mothership, has been featured on Kill Tony, and was recently named one of the New Faces of Comedy at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival. With support from comedians you have seen on Don't Tell's official channel, Comedy Central, DryBar Comedy, and more. This is a show you don't want to miss!

https://www.donttellcomedy.com/cities/knoxville/

17/07/2024

TONIGHT!!!

Roast Champs returns to Central Cinema for a night of nonstop laughs! 10 comedians will go head-to-head, roasting one another for the chance to compete for over $500 worth of prizes and the title of King/Queen of Knox Comedy Roasting! Insults with be thrown, and guts will be busted! The battles are always absolutely hilarious- you DO NOT want to miss this!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roast-champs-knox-comedy-roast-battle-tickets-929367331707

19/06/2024

TONIGHT! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!

Doubled Up is an experimental pop up comedy show where two comedians take the stage at a time and riff on topics chosen by YOU, the audience!

Do you like watching crowd work clips online? Come ready with current topics for the comedians to tackle and be part of the action!

Featuring some of the funniest comics in East Tennessee and a special guest from Comedy Central, Amazon Prime, and Don't Tell Comedy- this is guaranteed to be a good time!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/doubled-up-a-crowd-work-comedy-show-tickets-919624871747

12/06/2024

TONIGHT AT CENTRAL CINEMA!

Featuring some of the meanest and most hilarious comedians from across East Tennessee congregating to bring you the laughs! Comics will be looking to improve their records for a chance to compete in our finals bracket for over $500 in prizes! Insults will be hurled and guts will be busted- all for your entertainment! Get your tickets now!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/918439847307

17/05/2024

Tonight in Maryville!

18/03/2024

WEDNESDAY NIGHT!

Join us at the amazing Central Cinema for the Knox Comedy Roast Battle! 12 comedians will go head-to-head for the opportunity to compete for over $500 in prizes! Insults with be thrown, and guts will be busted! Get to the show early to enjoy a pre-show set by Knoxville's favorite on the ones and twos, DJ Y$N! The 2024 battles have been absolutely hilarious so far- don't miss out!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knox-comedy-roast-battle-tickets-853635756527

20/01/2024

This Wednesday! Knox Comedy Roast Battle is back for 2024 at Central Cinema!

12 of our meanest comedians go head-to-head in this preliminary round to compete for the crown of 2024 King/Queen of Knoxville Roast!

Insults with be thrown, and laughs will be had! The battles have been absolutely hilarious- you DO NOT want to miss this!

Tickets available now!

Two comics will take the stage at a time and go back-and-forth one another until a panel of judges determine the funniest roasters in Knox!

30/12/2023

Special shout out to everyone who came out and laughed with us in 2023!

To the comedy fans who attended, the comedians who performed, and the local businesses who allowed us to do these amazing shows: thank you. We appreciate you all more than we could ever put into words. We feel so incredibly lucky to be able to do this, and we owe it to all of you.

Stay tuned, as have some BIG surprises up our sleeves for you in 2024! Make sure to keep your eyes peeled on this page, and follow us on Instagram at , , and for upcoming shows + info.

Thanks again everyone, and have an amazing new year!

24/11/2023

This Wednesday! Roast Battle 2023 FINALS at Central Cinema!

8 comedians go head-to-head in a bracket-style tournament, roasting one another for over $500 worth of prizes and the title of King/Queen of Knoxville Roast! Insults with be thrown, and a champion will be crowned! The battles have been absolutely hilarious this year- you DO NOT want to miss this!

Tickets available now!

Two comics will take the stage at a time and go back-and-forth one another until a panel of judges determine the funniest roaster in Knox!

13/11/2023

Shout out to everyone who came out to laugh with us at the Lemaire Lee show last Friday! The lineup was hilarious, and the crowd was electric!

Special thank you to The Pirate Tavern for hosting!

24/07/2023

Tonight in Happy Holler!

24/07/2023

This Wednesday!

We're back with our monthly stand up comedy showcase at Tern Club on Gay Street! This monthly pop up features a rotating lineup of traveling comedians, as well as some of your local favorites in an intimate environment. Please arrive early if you want a good spot. Come on out and enjoy a few island bevs, the sunshine, and some laughs with the funniest comedians in Knoxville!

20/07/2023

Tonight at EVape Central Tavern!
We have the very first edition of The Dab Show: Comedy Under The Influence!

Several comedians will take the stage under the influence of Evape's quality products and attempt crowd work. Will they be funny, or will they completely short circuit? Either way, you'll be laughing! Full bar and kitchen available at the venue- please arrive early to ensure a good seat.

$5 TICKETS @ DOOR
DOORS @ 7:00
SHOW @ 8:00
*21+ This show WILL contain strong adult content*

03/07/2023

This week's comedy run down!

Monday 7/3:
Open Mic Comedy at EVape Central Tavern!
FREE!
Anyone can sign up, newcomers welcome.
Sign ups at 6:30, show at 7:00.

Thursday 7/6:
Comedy Critics: Comedians Roasting Films at Central Tavern!
$5
This month's guest: Keith Marcell!
This month's film: Space Jam!
Doors at 7:00. show at 8:00.

Friday 7/7:
Don't Tell Comedy
$25 BYOB
Secret lineup, secret location. Revealed day of show.
Doors at 8:30, show at 9:00

Saturday 7/8:
Knox Comedy Hour at Central Tavern!
$10
Feat. Keith Marcell, Soul Korean, Quinn Collins, Tyler Gallant
Doors at 7:00, show at 8:00