The Knoxville Civic Auditorium & Coliseum, located conveniently in the center of all the downtown activity, is an outstanding multi-use facility managed by a professional staff with many years of experience. Conventions, trade shows, and events keep the building active throughout the year. The flexibility of the complex offers seating for convention groups of up to 6,400 persons with additional capacity in the civic auditorium featuring comfortable theatre-style seating for over 2,500. The auditorium-coliseum is adjacent to Knoxville's excellent interstate system and offers covered parking facilities for over 2,500 vehicles. The building also is headquarters for many of Knoxville's prestigious cultural events, such as Broadway plays, top name entertainers in concert, hot music groups, and visiting symphony orchestras. The building also has floor space for exhibits and demonstrations.