5 Best Nail Salons in Downtown, Knoxville TN
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 salons in Downtown, Knoxville TN considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists nail salons in Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, for anyone booking a manicure, pedicure, gel set or nail art appointment in the area. Each business is categorized on Google as a nail salon. The order follows Google star ratings weighted by how many reviews each one has, so a strong score backed by many reviews ranks above a perfect score from only a handful. Five qualifying businesses were considered, and each entry lists its address, opening hours, accessibility details and the themes reviewers raise most often.
#1
Orange Nail Spa
★ 4.9 (549 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Orange Nail Spa is at 2201 Kerns Rising Way and holds a 4.9 Google rating from 549 reviews. Weekday hours run from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm, with Saturday closing at 7 pm and Sunday hours from 11 am to 5 pm. Listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention dip nails, liquid gel sets, nail art and detail-focused technicians, and several describe a relaxed, clean space with fair prices.
Best for: Dip sets, liquid gel and nail art
- Address
- 2201 Kerns Rising Way, Knoxville, TN 37920, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Sat 9:30 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7:30 pm
#2
PREMIER NAILS SALON KNOXVILLE TN
★ 4.8 (1,500 Google reviews)Nail salon
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PREMIER NAILS SALON KNOXVILLE TN is listed at 6614 Kingston Pike with a 4.8 Google rating from 1,500 reviews, the highest review count in this list. It is closed on Mondays. Sunday hours run from 10 am to 7 pm, and most other days run from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm. The listing shows a wheelchair-accessible car park and toilet. Reviewers mention fills, dip work, gel pedicures, eyebrow services and nail art, and describe the salon as clean, welcoming and attentive to detail.
Best for: Large review base and detailed nail art
- Address
- 6614 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Sun 10 am–7 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7:30 pm
#3
Luxx Nail Lounge
★ 4.9 (398 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Luxx Nail Lounge is at 728 Merchant Dr, Suite 300, and carries a 4.9 Google rating from 398 reviews. Hours run from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm on most weekdays and Saturday, with Sunday from 11:30 am to 6 pm. Listed features include a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention precise, well-executed nail artistry, fresh sets, pedicures and reasonable pricing. One reviewer describes the salon as newly opened, with high-end equipment and steady service.
Best for: Precise artwork and pedicures
- Address
- 728 Merchant Dr Ste 300, Knoxville, TN 37912, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Sat 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Sun 11:30 am–6 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7:30 pm
#4
Serenity Nails
★ 4.5 (884 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Serenity Nails is at 2445 University Commons Way and holds a 4.5 Google rating from 884 reviews. It is open every day, with weekday and Saturday hours from 10 am to 7:30 pm and Sunday hours from noon to 6 pm. Listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention accurate copying of requested styles, close attention to shape and design, and sets that held up for two and a half to three weeks. Several say the team is friendly and professional.
Best for: Copied styles and long-lasting sets
- Address
- 2445 University Commons Way, Knoxville, TN 37919, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7:30 pm; Mon 10 am–7:30 pm; Sat 10 am–7:30 pm; Sun 12–6 pm; Thu 10 am–7:30 pm; Tue 10 am–7:30 pm; Wed 10 am–7:30 pm
#5
The Nail Room
★ 4.3 (262 Google reviews)Nail salon
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The Nail Room is at 119 S Gay St and holds a 4.3 Google rating from 262 reviews, the lowest score in this list. It is closed on Sundays, with weekday hours from 10 am to 7 pm and Saturday hours from 10 am to 6 pm. Listed features include a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention last-minute appointments, a hot-stone massage during pedicures, builder gel extensions that lasted about three weeks, and complicated designs. One critical review describes a pedicure where the technician was inattentive, so feedback is mixed.
Best for: Last-minute bookings and gel extensions
- Address
- 119 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 salons in Downtown, Knoxville TN with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Nail salon”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Orange Nail Spa opens at 9:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated salon on this list?
Orange Nail Spa ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 549 reviews. PREMIER NAILS SALON KNOXVILLE TN is second at 4.8 from 1,500 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Knoxville TN are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Orange Nail Spa, at 7:30 pm.
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