The UT Gardens in Knoxville are proud to provide an attractive venue and colorful setting that has become a popular location for all types of photography in the East Tennessee region. Considerable materials and labor are required to maintain the Gardens to the high standard that has attracted so many professional photographers to use the Gardens in their work.
As a result, the UT Gardens has implemented the following Professional Photography policy. ‘Professional Photographer’ is defined as one who charges a fee for their services.
Professional photographers who wish to take advantage of the UT Gardens as part of their commercial work are asked to become Friends of the UT Gardens at the $100 level or above (annual membership). These funds will directly support the maintenance and upkeep of the UT Gardens. Please refer to the information on the Membership page.
Photographers taking photos of people are asked to give the UT Gardens 48 hours notice before your photography session.
Photographers who do not wish to become Friends of the UT Gardens at this level may schedule photo shoots on the grounds for a fee of $35 per hour. Non-member (commercial) photographers who bring clients to the UT Gardens without scheduling in advance, or without paying the sitting fee, will be asked to leave the grounds.
Professional Photographers must pay for their photography membership or session prior to arrival at the UT Gardens. You must present your membership card or payment reciept with you to verifiy you have access to take photographs at the UT Gardens.
Please read the entire UT Gardens Professional Photography Policy by clicking here.