Life at Blackthorn

Private Club Life in Jonesborough, Tennessee

A rewarding club experience becomes part of how you spend your time. At Blackthorn Club, tennis and pickleball, dining, family activities, and the pool bring members together throughout the year. For individuals and families near Johnson City and across the Tri-Cities, membership offers a place to pursue familiar interests, discover new ones, and enjoy the company of a community that grows more familiar with every visit.

Tennis & Pickleball

A regular match can become one of the most anticipated parts of your week. Blackthorn’s indoor and outdoor tennis courts and pickleball facilities bring recreation and friendly competition into club life. Adult tennis lessons, clinics, and leagues offer opportunities to develop your game, while junior tennis gives younger members a place to discover their own enjoyment of the sport.

Dining & Social Life

From a casual meal at the Bar to an evening on the Veranda, Blackthorn gives members and their guests reasons to gather around the table. Seasonal menus, wine dinners, and special culinary events bring variety to the dining experience. Member socials and holiday celebrations add occasions to reconnect, welcome new friendships, and make the club your gathering place.

Youth & Family

Childhood at Blackthorn leaves room for new interests and friendships to take shape. Kidz Kamp, weekly Kidz Zone programming, and family celebrations give children experiences of their own, alongside time shared with parents and siblings. From the playground beside the courts and pool to junior sports, the club becomes a familiar setting for your family’s everyday moments and seasonal traditions.

Fitness & Wellness

Make time for yourself part of your club routine. Blackthorn’s fitness center offers strength and cardio equipment for independent workouts, a dedicated studio for group classes, and personal training with certified fitness professionals. Whether you enjoy exercising on your own or with others, fitness finds a natural place in your life at the club.

Swimming & Aquatics

Summer finds its rhythm by the water. Blackthorn’s heated main pool, smaller children’s pool, and poolside dining invite members to settle into an afternoon together. Swim lessons, youth programs, and aquatic fitness classes offer more ways to enjoy the season, while open swim leaves time simply to relax and reconnect.

Make Blackthorn Part of Your Life

The interests you make time for. The people you look forward to seeing. The place you return to together. Discover a membership that brings more of what you enjoy into everyday life.