Free Library Makerspaces in Tennessee (7 Locations)
Tennessee has 7 free, no-membership makerspaces at public libraries across 7 cities. 6 of them have 3D printers, and you'll also find laser cutters (4) and sewing machines (3). 3 of the 7 list their fees, and most charge only for consumables like 3D-printer filament. Before you visit: 1 ask for a library card, and 3 require a short orientation or training before you use the machines. Last verified June 10, 2026.
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Every equipment type reported by Tennessee library makerspaces, with how many locations have it. Click one to see those locations on the map.
Every free library makerspace in Tennessee
Grouped by city. Each entry links to the library's own makerspace page, so you can check current hours and reserve equipment before you go. Spot something wrong? Send a correction.
Chattanooga (1)
1001 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 · (423) 643-7700
Equipment: Vinyl cutter, Button maker, Heat press, 3D printer, Large-format, CNC router, Laser cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Screen print, Audio studio
Hours: Equipment and register shut off at 5:45 pm, so projects and purchases must be completed before then
Fees: Free use of equipment and software; material costs vary: Vinyl 15" $0.75/ft - 24" specialty $2.50/ft, Heat Press Vinyl $2.50/ft, Large Format 24" Glossy $10/ft - 36" Matte $2.75/ft, Poster Tubes $2.75, T-Shirts $3.25-$6.75, Buttons $1.75-$2.25 per pack, 3D Printer Makerbot $0.15/gm filament $0.50/gm resin, Lamination $0.50/ft, 8.5x11 Pouch $0.50, Tote Bags $3.00, Glowforge wood 12"x20" $4.50
Training required
Cookeville (1)
50 East Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 · (931) 526-2416
Equipment: 3D printer
Hours: Monday and Tuesday: 9am-8pm, Wednesday - Friday: 9am-7pm, Saturday: 10am-5pm
Fees: free
Training required
Kingsport (1)
Memphis (1)
3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111 · (901) 415-2700
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Audio studio, Video studio, VR studio, Soldering
Hours: Not specified on pages; appears to follow library hours
Fees: Free
Library card required
Morristown (1)
Morristown-Hamblen Public Library
417 West Main Street, Morristown, TN 37814 · (423) 586-6410
Equipment: Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, 3D printer
Sevierville (1)
408 High Street, Sevierville, TN 37862 · (865) 453-3532
Equipment: Audio studio, Video studio
Hours: Monday 9 am-8 pm, Tuesday 9 am-8 pm, Wednesday 9 am-8 pm, Thursday 10 am-8 pm, Friday 9 am-6 pm, Saturday 9 am-5 pm, Sunday Closed
Shelbyville (1)
Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library
220 S. Jefferson Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160 · (931) 684-7323
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Heat press, Sewing
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 am – 7 pm Saturday: 8 am – 5 pm Sunday: Closed
Training required
Cities with library makerspaces in Tennessee: Chattanooga, Cookeville, Kingsport, Memphis, Morristown, Sevierville, Shelbyville. This directory comes from the same open dataset as our free makerspaces map, built from the federal IMLS Public Library Survey and verified against each library's own website. See the map page for the full methodology and FAQ.