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UTC Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC)

UTC ARC (Aquatic and Recreation Center)

The UTC Aquatic and Recreation Center ("The ARC") is a state-of-the-art indoor fitness and recreation facility at the local UT campus. The ARC is located across from McKenzie Arena on East 5th Street and is available to all current students, faculty, staff and alumni.  

We are pleased that UTC has offered discounted membership rates of $20 per month (plus a one-time $20 registration fee) for UTHSC Medical and PA Students, as well as to UTHSC College of Medicine–Chattanooga residents, fellows, faculty, and staff. Spouse memberships are also available. To initiate an ARC membership, complete the registration form.

*Please note: access to the ARC is not available to visiting medical students from outside the UTHSC system.

For more information:


 

1st Floor

1st Floor amenities:
    • 4,000 sq ft exercise space with cardio equipment and free weights
    • 43' 7" indoor rock climbing tower
    • 13' boulder and training wall
    • Personal training studio
    • Small group fitness studio
    • Spin room
    • Smart cardio equipment:
      • Connect your Apple or Galaxy watch
      • Engage with instructor-led, on-demand classes
      • Utilize streaming apps
 
UTC ARC gym

 

2nd Floor

2nd Floor amenities:
    • Fully ADA-compliant natatorium:
      • Zero-depth entry pool
      • 5 lap lanes ranging from 3'6" and 10' depths
      • Lazy river with kayak plunge pool
      • 2-story tall, 156' long water slide
      • 25-person cool water spa
      • 30-person hot water spa
      • Water basketball and water volleyball courts 
    • Multi-sport courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and indoor soccer
    • Men's and women's shower rooms with day and semester lockers
    • Lobby seating area with Wi-Fi access
    • Recreational equipment rentals through UTC Outdoors
 
UTC ARC pool

3rd Floor

3rd Floor amenities:
    • 1/8-mile indoor track with 360° views of campus and the Chattanooga area
    • Large fitness/dance studio (3,565 sq ft) for groups of up to 75
    • Equipment on the track designed for a total body workout
 

UTC ARC Group Fitness Space

Jul 10, 2025