Knoxville Ice Bears
Spectator SportsTennessee, United States11-50 Employees
The Knoxville Ice Bears are a professional hockey team based in Knoxville, Tennessee, and founding members of the Southern Professional Hockey League. They play in the spectator sports industry, providing live, professional hockey entertainment to local and regional audiences, with a history of engaging hundreds of thousands of fans over recent seasons. The organization positions itself as a community-focused team offering opportunities for local and national businesses to connect with live audiences through sponsorships and partnerships, including collaborations with media and family-friendly events. In addition to game play, the club pursues partnerships to host watch parties and collaborate on promotional initiatives, supporting a presence in the Knoxville market that has established the Ice Bears as a long-tenured local franchise. Recent developments include a leadership change with the appointment of a new General Manager, a strategic radio partnership for game broadcasts, and collaborative events with regional partners to expand game-day experiences. The team operates from 500 Howard Baker Avenue in Knoxville and has a footprint within the broader area’s sports and entertainment ecosystem.