July 17-18, 2026 • Central Cinema, Knoxville

The Hootin The Holler

Two nights of laughs, standup comedy, and good vibes in Knoxville's Happy Holler Historic District.

What's The Hoot?

The Hoot in The Holler is Knoxville's brand new comedy festival, bringing together the best local and regional talent for a weekend of live standup and variety shows.

Get in early. Laugh hard. Tell your friends you were there first.

Thanks to our Festival Sponsors:

The Pink Cactus bar and restaurant logo - Knoxville comedy festival sponsor
Knox Box Karaoke logo - Knoxville entertainment sponsor
All Star Parties and Events logo - Knoxville event planning sponsor
Serendipity Hair Studio logo - Knoxville hair salon sponsor
Best Bagels and Deli logo - Knoxville bagel shop sponsor
Pink Pony Parlor Tattoo Studio logo - Knoxville sponsor
Nick Dwyer Arborist Tree Care logo - Knoxville tree service sponsor
The Bath Lab logo - Knoxville bath products sponsor
Frog Juice Boocherie kombucha logo - local Knoxville beverage sponsor
Young Healing Arts Massage logo - Knoxville wellness sponsor
Knox and Go logo - Knoxville local business sponsor
H&H Lawn Service The Mowalition logo - Knoxville lawn care sponsor
Amy Herrmann Realtor logo - Knoxville real estate sponsor
Aaron Cody Campbell Photography logo - Knoxville sponsor
Sponsors list is full

The Experience

Full festival schedule coming soon. Here's what you can expect.

Stand-up comedian performing at Knoxville comedy show

Stand-Up Comedy

From sharp one-liners to storytelling sets, experience the art form that started it all.

Local comedian at Knoxville specialty comedy show

Specialty Shows

Original formats born right here in Knoxville: competitive comedy game shows and high-energy improv.

Audience laughing at live comedy event in Knoxville Tennessee

Surprise Guests

You never know who might drop in. Stay tuned for lineup announcements.

Fest Headliner

Good Cop / Rad Cop

High-energy comedy duo from Atlanta bringing fast banter and barn-burning performances.

Good Cop / Rad Cop headshot with Dave Hannah and Ryan Darling against purple background
Good Cop / Rad Cop performing live on stage with guitar engaging the crowd

Featured In

  • Netflix's Star Search (2026)
  • Netflix is a Joke Comedy Festival
  • Moontower Comedy Festival
  • On tour with the Dropkick Murphys
The Venue

Central Cinema

Knoxville's Neighborhood Moviehouse and legendary event space. Great seats, great sound, and an atmosphere made for laughing. Plus, they've got beer.

1205 N Central St, Knoxville, TN
Live comedy show at Central Cinema Knoxville with Tiny Stage Comedy logos on screen

Festival Passes

Join us for Knoxville's inaugural comedy festival.

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Who's Behind This?

The Hoot is brought to you by three local crews who love comedy and community.

Tiny Stage Comedy logo - Knoxville comedy collective and festival organizer

Tiny Stage ComedyEst. 2020

A Knoxville-based collective that produces inclusive, community-driven comedy shows to bring people together through laughter.

Yellow Door Media logo - Knoxville standup comedy producer and promoter

Yellow Door Media

YDM produces and promotes local standup and variety shows. Their mission is to create a locally-centered performing arts culture in Knoxville, TN.

Knoxville Comedy logo - local comedy photography and show production

Ivan Harper Photo

Live event photography and show production since 2021. Creator of Comedy Deception: Knoxville's Degenerate Game Show.

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