Karmelina Woody was born in Puerto Rico, where she began playing tennis when she was 5 years old. She was the #1 ranked junior in Puerto Rico from 1998-2000. She represented Puerto Rico on their national junior teams and was part of the Puerto Rico Federal Cup Team in 2001 and 2002. Karmelina played for Tennessee Tech University from 2000-2002 before transferring to play at Georgia State University from 2002-2005.
Karmelina has been teaching tennis since she was 16 years old, beginning by helping with the younger kids at her tennis academy. Then as a senior in college, she was the Georgia State University Women’s Team Student-Assistant coach and taught the GSU Recreation Center tennis clinics. From 2005-2008, she was the Jr Development Director at Arias Tennis Academy in Puerto Rico. Upon moving back to the United States in 2008, she began teaching at Smoky Mountain Tennis Academy in Knoxville, TN until 2016. She then taught at Tennessee Tennis Club and Academy from 2016-2023. Karm is PTR certified in tennis and PCI certified in pickleball.
Karm is a huge asset to our teaching team. She loves working with women in both tennis and pickleball. We can always count on Karm’s smiling face to bring the great energy here at The Pickleball Playground.
We’re serving up some serious fun in the coming weeks! 🏓 Join us for our Grand Re-opening next weekend, Pickle, Pizza, and Pints in late September, and don’t miss the Rocky Top Tournament in November! 🗓️Sign up for the tournament by Sept. 23rd to snag the early bird rate of just $60!
Which event are you attending? 🤩
🎉The Pickleball Playground’s Grand Reopening is almost here! 🎉
Join us on September 21st for a day full of fun, free play, and fantastic events! You’ll get see the completed Phase 2 of our highly anticipated renovation, and we cannot WAIT to unveil all of the surprises!
What’s going on:
✨ See all of the new updates to the facility!
✨ FREE COURT RESERVATIONS
✨ UT football watch party
✨ Pulled pork sandwiches and snow cones
✨ HAPPY HOUR pricing all weekend on our brand-new self-pour drink wall featuring beer, ciders and seltzers (20% off)
✨ Raffles
✨ Beginner Clinics
SEE YOU THERE, KNOXVILLE
We’re taking it to the next level! 🏓 Join our new 1-0-4 Advanced Clinic every Thursday from 11-1pm to elevate your game! This clinic is for verified 3.0-3.5 players or those with special permission.
Don’t miss out—sign up now on our app!
🏓 New to pickleball? We’re excited to bring you another round of our popular Beginner Clinic Series! Join us every Saturday morning from 9-10:30 AM, Sept 14 - Oct 19, and learn the basics in a fun, supportive setting.
Past grads of this clinic are absolutely crushing, with most playing at an intermediate level—now it’s your turn! 🤩
Only 4 spots left, so sign up fast! Stop by our office, call, or use our app to grab your spot!
🚨NEW BLOCK TIMES!🚨
As the weather cools down, it’s the perfect time to register for block times! Our indoor courts are ready to keep your pickleball game strong—snow, rain, or shine. Gather your group and lock in a 2-hour block at your preferred day and time!
🗓️ Registration closes on September 13th for the 13-week session running from September 30th to December 29th. These slots fill up fast, so don’t wait—secure yours now!
Submit a request in-person or on our website! Got questions? Call us at 865-407-0656. We’re here to help!
