This is a community college, not a gym
Set expectations first: "PSCC" here is Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee - tagged as a university and educational institution, not a fitness center. If you were looking for a gym, this listing is a college campus. It averages 4.3 across 166 ratings, and the reviews are about classes, staff, and the grounds, with not one describing a workout.
What people actually rate
Two very different experiences share the page. On the positive side, a January 2026 review praises "a great campus, with large walking areas open for the public for walks and dog walking," and a January 2018 review flags the same feature: "Has a big pond so there is a lot of ducks and geese." So the grounds double as a public walking spot - useful if you're local and want green space, even though that's not a gym.
Where the voices collide
The sharpest split is over administration. A one-star review from April 2026 is specific and consumer-relevant: "no help with advising, registration, admission... The website is also very complicated and no walk in allowed either." That's a checkable process complaint. Against it, an April 2026 five-star review pushes back hard, telling readers to "pay no attention to the negative reviews" and crediting faculty who "want you to succeed." When praise tells you to ignore the critics, I read that as a signal to read the critics more carefully, not less. Can both be true - strong teaching, clumsy admin? Here, probably yes.
What that 4.3 measures
On 166 ratings, 4.3 is a stable, honest number for an institution - it's not a fluke, and one bad day can't move it. It measures the whole college experience: instruction, enrollment logistics, and campus, blended together. In my read, the teaching earns the high marks and the admin process earns the low ones. If you're weighing the school, that's the tension I'd test for yourself.
What's missing
There's nothing here about tuition figures, specific programs' outcomes, or - obviously - any gym pricing, because this isn't a fitness venue. The reviews are impressionistic: campus beauty and admin frustration, with little concrete detail on cost or class quality.
Who it's not for
Anyone hunting for a place to train - it's a college. And prospective students who need frictionless, walk-in administrative support may want to test the enrollment process early, given the repeated admin complaints.
FAQ
Is PSCC a gym?
No. It's Pellissippi State Community College, a community college in Knoxville, Tennessee. The reviews describe campus, faculty, and enrollment, not fitness facilities.
Can the public use the campus grounds?
Reviewers mention large walking areas open to the public and a pond with ducks and geese, used for walks and dog walking. Confirm public-access rules with the college.
What's the most common complaint?
Administrative friction - advising, registration, and website usability - shows up in the critical reviews, while positive reviews focus on teaching quality.