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Emerald Club

Knoxville, TN 6302 Clinton Hwy 865-938-2345
Closed
Strip Club Topless 21+
Hours
Hours not published.
On tap
VIP Rooms
Private Booths
Kitchen
BYOB
51/100

Mixed bag of highs and lows.

The Emerald Club feels like a mixed bag. While it has some high points, like the talented dancers and decent location, it falls short in other areas, such as slow service and expensive drinks. If you're looking for a no-frills experience with good dancing, you might enjoy it, but don't expect much in terms of luxury or high-end service.

How this is scored
54/100

A bit cramped, but decent location.

The property itself is a bit cramped, which might be a turn-off for some. However, the decent location and relatively affordable parking make up for it. If you're looking for a more intimate setting, you might enjoy the Emerald Club, but don't expect much in terms of luxury or spaciousness.

How property is scored
HOW PROPERTY IS SCORED

Property weighting

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PROPERTY · 54/100

The room

A bit cramped, but decent location.

The property itself is a bit cramped, which might be a turn-off for some. However, the decent location and relatively affordable parking make up for it. If you're looking for a more intimate setting, you might enjoy the Emerald Club, but don't expect much in terms of luxury or spaciousness.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 5.1
  • Location 6.0
  • Privacy 5.1
  • Parking 8.0
  • Luxury 3.4
  • Amenities 6.0
  • Capacity 1.0
53/100

Friendly staff, but slow service.

The staff at the Emerald Club are friendly and welcoming, but the service can be slow. They seem to be understaffed, which can lead to long wait times for drinks and food. If you're not in a hurry, you might be able to overlook the slow service, but it's definitely a drawback.

How service is scored
HOW SERVICE IS SCORED

Service weighting

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

SERVICE · 53/100

The hospitality

Friendly staff, but slow service.

The staff at the Emerald Club are friendly and welcoming, but the service can be slow. They seem to be understaffed, which can lead to long wait times for drinks and food. If you're not in a hurry, you might be able to overlook the slow service, but it's definitely a drawback.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 6.0
  • Bar service 4.3
  • Speed 4.3
  • Respect 5.1
  • Safety 6.0
  • Cleanliness 6.0
  • Value 5.1
54/100

Expensive drinks, mediocre food quality.

The food at the Emerald Club is pretty mediocre, and the prices are steep. The drink selection is limited, and the quality is hit-or-miss. If you're a foodie or a drink connoisseur, you might be disappointed. However, if you're just looking for a quick bite or a drink to go with your dancing, you might be able to find something that works.

How food is scored
HOW FOOD IS SCORED

Food weighting

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

FOOD · 54/100

The kitchen

Expensive drinks, mediocre food quality.

The food at the Emerald Club is pretty mediocre, and the prices are steep. The drink selection is limited, and the quality is hit-or-miss. If you're a foodie or a drink connoisseur, you might be disappointed. However, if you're just looking for a quick bite or a drink to go with your dancing, you might be able to find something that works.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 4.3
  • Food prices 5.1
  • Drink prices 8.0
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 3.4
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 5.1
44/100

Talented dancers, but unimpressive VIP experience.

The talented dancers at the Emerald Club are definitely a highlight. They're skilled and enthusiastic, and they know how to work a crowd. However, the VIP experience is a bit of a letdown. The interaction with the performers is minimal, and the overall experience feels unimpressive. If you're looking for a more personalized experience, you might want to look elsewhere.

How performers is scored
HOW PERFORMERS IS SCORED

Performers weighting

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PERFORMERS · 44/100

The floor

Talented dancers, but unimpressive VIP experience.

The talented dancers at the Emerald Club are definitely a highlight. They're skilled and enthusiastic, and they know how to work a crowd. However, the VIP experience is a bit of a letdown. The interaction with the performers is minimal, and the overall experience feels unimpressive. If you're looking for a more personalized experience, you might want to look elsewhere.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 5.1
  • Appearance & style 5.1
  • Interaction 5.1
  • Professionalism 1.0
  • VIP value 5.1
  • Dance value 6.0
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

Each point on the radar is a dimension scored 0–100, weighted by how much it shapes a night out. Balanced shapes mean well-rounded clubs; spikes mean a venue excels at one thing but not others.

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SW SCORE · 51/100

How scoring works

Mixed bag of highs and lows.

The Emerald Club feels like a mixed bag. While it has some high points, like the talented dancers and decent location, it falls short in other areas, such as slow service and expensive drinks. If you're looking for a no-frills experience with good dancing, you might enjoy it, but don't expect much in terms of luxury or high-end service.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.

Dimension scores
  • Property 54
  • Service 53
  • Food 54
  • Performers 44
  • Value 57
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25 reviews
90/100 SW score
Bachelor Bash I brought the crew to Emerald Club for a bachelor party and we had a blast. The parking was super convenient off the highway, and the drinks were actually pretty affordable, which was a surprise. The dancers were all over the place, but we had a good time regardless.
70/100 SW score
Mixed Bag I've been to Emerald Club a few times, and it's always a bit of a mixed bag. The DJ music is actually pretty good, but the dancers can be hit or miss. On the plus side, the parking is super easy and the BYOB policy is a nice touch.
40/100 SW score
Underwhelming I was really looking forward to Emerald Club, but it ended up being pretty underwhelming. The private lap dance rooms were nice, but the dancers we saw were all pretty low-energy and uninspired. The parking was definitely a highlight, though.
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