Star Fitness in Elizabethton, Tennessee shows 4.9/5 from 93 reviews, and its five written reviews, spanning 2021 to 2025, consistently describe a large, well-equipped facility that goes well beyond a standard weight room, with named staff and specific recovery amenities repeated across independent reviewers.
A Detailed Account of Recovery Amenities Replacing a Chiropractor
Chadwick Dunford's review is the most detailed here: "Hands down the best gym in Elizabethton and the tricities in my opinion! A superb mix of free weights, machines, and cardio. There's a large area inside that's great for doing crossfit type exercises and the weather can't stop your workout! Tanning beds, separate infrared saunas for men and women, and my favorite, multiple massage chairs that has literally helped so much I no longer pay for a chiropractor! Knowledgeable and very friendly staff and a well maintained and managed gym." I'd flag that no-longer-paying-for-a-chiropractor claim directly, since it's a specific, personal financial outcome credited to the massage chairs, not a general amenity mention.
A Detailed Account of Space, Named Staff, and a Military Discount
A reviewer using the handle THE2GVETERAN describes the facility in similar depth: "Great gym in Elizabethton. Staff is GREAT. Claude is very nice and helpful, has a huge area to work out, you're never on top of anyone else, has cardio stuff, indoor grass field, and track. Free weights and machines. Cables with just about every attachment you can think of and dumbbells, tanning, saunas. If you're looking for a gym TRY THIS ONE. They do a military discount." I'd note that indoor-grass-field-and-track detail directly, since it's a specific, unusual facility feature not mentioned by any other reviewer.
An Additional Account of Well-Maintained, Varied Equipment
Sandi Blanton's review adds: "This is an amazing gym/sports complex. The equipment is in great shape, new or gently used. Machines, as well as free weights. The staff are super-friendly, and even though they can't hand-pick their clientele, they're some of the best folks around." I'd treat that new-or-gently-used framing as a specific, honest characterization of equipment condition rather than a blanket "brand new everything" claim.
Two Additional Accounts of a Female-Friendly, Inclusive Atmosphere
Shea Siddiqui's review specifically highlights inclusivity: "Hands down the best gym in the area! Female friendly, staff are very kind and helpful, and members are so nice. I enjoy using the new recovery lounge and sauna." Aaron Taylor's review adds a broader take: "Great gym, if you're a teenager or over the hump you will fit in, everything spread out, helpful for COVID-19. There is double machines and free weights."
What's Missing
No review states current membership pricing beyond the general mention of a military discount. Nothing here confirms current hours beyond what's published, though several reviewers describe the facility as spacious enough to avoid crowding even when busy.
Who It's Not For
Anyone who needs pricing confirmed before visiting, since no review states a specific membership figure. This is otherwise a broadly well-reviewed facility, with reviewers specifically noting it works for a wide range of ages and experience levels.
103 Smoky Mountain Pl, Elizabethton, TN 37643, USA. The website is starfitnesstn.com, and the phone number is +1 423-895-0302.
FAQ
Is this a gym?
Yes, according to every reviewer, describing it more specifically as a full gym and sports complex with free weights, machines, cardio, and an indoor track and grass field.
Are there recovery amenities beyond weights and cardio?
Yes. Multiple reviewers independently describe tanning beds, infrared saunas, and massage chairs, with one reviewer crediting the massage chairs specifically with eliminating his need for a chiropractor.
Is there a military discount?
Yes, according to at least one reviewer specifically.
Is the gym considered welcoming to women?
Yes, according to at least one reviewer specifically, who describes it directly as female-friendly with kind, helpful staff.