Reed was our DJ for our wedding on 9/5/26. His job was rough with the heat, hybrid set up with a half in half outside reception. Reed blew our expectations out of the water. He kept the vibes exactly as we wanted the whole day. Our whole timeline flew out the window and our coordinator was lost, and Reed didn't miss a beat! We had multiple guests commenting about how great he was. I would highly recommend Reed! - The Georges
Hannah B.
5.0
Knoxville DJ made our wedding a blast from start to finish!
On the big day, our DJ Jarius kept the dance floor packed with his song selections and energy. Our guests were having so much fun the entire night. We'd definitely recommend them to any couple looking for a DJ who want to get people dancing.
Their communication during the booking and leading up to the wedding from both Kent and Jarius was straightforward and efficient, which made the planning process stress-free.
Thanks for making our night unforgettable!
Kelsey H.
5.0
About this vendor
Kent Oglesby
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AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based in Knoxville, TN, Knoxville DJ is an award-winning business that provides musical entertainment for weddings in and around Marble City. Owner Kent Oglesby is a professional DJ who takes delight in seeing couples and their guests dancing to their favorite music. With an extensive song library and a selection of top-quality equipment, Kent and the team are keen to complement your celebration with a stellar soundtrack.
Knoxville DJ is passionate about putting on distinctive shows that reflect their clients’ wishes. Having performed at festivals such as Rhythm N’ Blooms, Sunset On Central, and Volapalooza, Kent is well-versed in the art of keeping an audience entertained. Renowned for their energetic and dynamic performances, each member of Kent’s DJ team adores seeing newlyweds sharing their first dance. As such, they will work with you to develop a playlist that matches your preferences.
The Knoxville DJ team specializes in a variety of popular genres, such as country, dance, hip-hop, jazz, and rock. They bring along their own sound equipment and are happy to perform MC duties. As well as weddings, the company serves private parties, corporate events, and silent discos.
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
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Meet the team
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Garrett Thomson
DJ & Co-Owner
Garrett is a co-owner of Knoxville DJ and has been djing for just over 5 years. He knows how to get any room moving with a depth of music knowledge that spans the 70s, 80s, 90s and all the modern hits. All events are in good hands when Garrett is DJing.
Drew
Staff DJ
With several years of experience behind the decks, Drew brings a perfect blend of technical skill and musical intuition to every event. Known for his expert turntable work and seamless mixing, Drew knows how to keep the energy high and the dance floor packed. His deep knowledge of popular music across all eras ensures every playlist is tailored to the crowd and the moment.
Kent Oglesby
DJ and Co-Owner
Kent is the founder and head DJ at Knoxville DJ. He has over a decade of DJing experience and always caters music perfectly to his clients. Kent knows how to match the night’s soundtrack to fit the vibe and energy of every event.
Ben
Staff DJ
With a background as both a musician and a sound engineer, Ben brings a finely tuned ear and a deep understanding of music to every event. His technical expertise ensures flawless sound, while his warm, professional presence makes him a favorite among couples and guests alike. Ben knows how to read the room, set the perfect tone, and keep the party going all night long.
Reed
Staff DJ
Reed is one of the most experienced DJs on our team, known for his professionalism, reliability, and calm presence on the big day. With a customer service-first approach, he takes the time to understand each couple’s vision and delivers a smooth, personalized experience every time. Whether it’s setting the perfect mood or keeping the dance floor packed, Reed brings both skill and dedication to every event.
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Knoxville DJ is highly praised for keeping receptions lively and reading the crowd to keep guests dancing. Reviewers note clear communication, professionalism, flexibility with last-minute changes, and reliable sound equipment for ceremonies and receptions. Many found the service affordable and would strongly recommend them for weddings.
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Autumn W
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5.0
9/16/2025
Kent was fantastic to work with! He had everything running smoothly for my wedding and reception and was great with communication. I had requested that the music not be too loud an...
d he had it the perfect volume for the guests. I would always work with Kent and Knoxville DJ again!
Hannah B
5.0
9/06/2026
Reed was our DJ for our wedding on 9/5/26. His job was rough with the heat, hybrid set up with a half in half outside reception. Reed blew our expectations out of the water. He kep...
t the vibes exactly as we wanted the whole day. Our whole timeline flew out the window and our coordinator was lost, and Reed didn't miss a beat! We had multiple guests commenting about how great he was. I would highly recommend Reed! - The Georges
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Kelsey H
5.0
8/19/2026
Knoxville DJ made our wedding a blast from start to finish!
On the big day, our DJ Jarius kept the dance floor packed with his song selections and energy. Our guests were having ...
so much fun the entire night. We'd definitely recommend them to any couple looking for a DJ who want to get people dancing.
Their communication during the booking and leading up to the wedding from both Kent and Jarius was straightforward and efficient, which made the planning process stress-free.
Thanks for making our night unforgettable!
Brooke B
5.0
7/19/2026
We had a great experience with Knoxville DJ. We talked with Kent leading up to the wedding, who did a great job coordinating ahead of time. Then, we spoke with DJ Reed just prior t...
o the wedding, and he was at our wedding. He took into account our preferences and created a fun playlist. I would highly recommend Knoxville DJ!
Jennifer S
5.0
7/03/2026
Drew was a great DJ fir my daughter's wedding in our back yard. He talked with the couple ahead of the wedding and got an idea if the type of music they wanted. All songs were well...
coordinated. He seemed to know what the wedding crowd wanted and kept the dancing going. I highly recommend them!
Stephanie M
4.0
6/01/2026
Overall we had a good experience with Knoxville DJ. The DJ was very friendly and our guests loved him. He did a great job feeling out the vibe and picking songs. Our biggest frustr...
ation was playing the wrong version of our first dance song and the complete wrong song for our last dance. We had this written down and talked over it on the phone in advance so we were a bit disappointed by that. We also had a couple artists and songs on our must play list that didn’t get played. We also had a couple occurrences where his equipment cut out during the reception. Overall a mostly good experience just make sure to double check songs with them.
Megan G
5.0
5/04/2026
My Dj was Kenny and he was awesome! Very attentive and communicated well
Karaline S
5.0
4/01/2026
Kent was amazing! He listened to everything we wanted and made it happen. He is very friendly and pays attention to the vibe of the party!! Highly recommend him to anyone!!
Michael W
5.0
3/24/2026
Our DJ Kent was very kind, on time, and receptive to anything we wanted! Our wedding ran smoothly and we had a blast! Thanks Kent!
Sean B
1.0
2/27/2026
Its common sense to get back to clients in a timely manner, it takes 5 seconds to respond- I've never had a company get upset with me over something so small like asking to be comm...
unicated with. I hired you to be our DJ, a response on a simple question is much appreciated. I wouldn't recommend these guys. They seem like young guys that don't really care and want to do the least amount of work possible for the price they offer. Other reviews mention them not paying attention to the songs asked to be played, it's probably because they don't prepare at all for any individuals wedding and just do the same thing at each one.
Response from Knoxville DJ on 03/02/2026
Hi Sean,
We are genuinely sorry that this experience felt frustrating. We understand how i...
mportant communication is during wedding planning, and we never want anyone to feel uncertain or unsupported.
In this case, an unexpected family emergency temporarily delayed our response time. Once we reconnected, we confirmed your date was secure and discussed your concerns. During that conversation, the possibility of parting ways and issuing a refund was discussed. Given the importance of your wedding day, we refunded your deposit in full and stepped away more than two months in advance to ensure you had time to secure another DJ.
We understand that expectations around communication were not aligned in this situation. However, the suggestion that we do not prepare for weddings or treat each event individually is not accurate. Every wedding we perform includes a structured planning process, timeline coordination, and customized music preparation tailored to each couple.
We are sorry this did not work out and truly wish you a smooth planning process and a wonderful celebration.
– Garrett
Erin C
5.0
11/18/2025
We used Kent for our wedding ceremony and reception and he did a great job! He was able to pull the exact music we wanted for the ceremony and he hit the nail on the head when we s...
aid "2000s throwback" for the reception! Highly recommend!
Cheyenne B
5.0
11/06/2025
Ben did an absolutely amazing job with our wedding! There were no issues with any of the songs being correct or the timing being off and everyone had a blast at the reception!
Desirea G
5.0
9/04/2025
I can’t thank my DJ, Garrett, enough for making our wedding reception unforgettable! From the ceremony music to the dance floor, everything flowed perfectly. He truly understood th...
e vibe we wanted and kept the energy up all night—our guests had the best time!
He was professional, easy to work with, and so attentive to our requests. Even when we had last-minute changes, he adjusted seamlessly and kept everything on point.
I highly recommend him to any couple looking for a DJ who will not only keep the party going but also make the whole experience stress-free and fun. He did an amazing job, and we are so grateful!
Natali H
5.0
7/06/2025
Our Dj was Drew and what we were looking for was someone to hype everyone up and make sure everyone was on that dance floor. He EXCEEDED our expectation and did such a wonderful jo...
b!! We had everyone on that wedding floor and everyone was loving the music and dances. He ever came down and taught people a dance and integrated himself with everyone there. We have had tons of people call us and tell us what an amazing dj he was! I highly recommend knoxville dj but I can also rave about who we had within the company and I would request him to come back and do it all over again! 10/10 and made our wedding night amazing. Highly recommend this company for you dj needs especially for your wedding!!
Jonathan T
5.0
7/03/2025
Knoxville DJ was the perfect company to help us with our wedding - specifically Reed! He was super prepared, killed it with the dance floor music, and double checked everything wit...
h us to make sure we got exactly what we asked for. Great guy and great company!
Jenny M
5.0
1/23/2025
Kent was the BEST! He supplied all the speakers and mics needed for the ceremony and reception. He listened to all of our requests and made sure everything flowed and sounded perfe...
ct! He even helped my dad and I orchestrate a surprise fun dance at my wedding. Kent is kind, easy to talk to, understanding, and knows just what the crowd wants! He follows your lead and is perfect for anyone looking to have not just a good time, but a great time! Thank you, Kent and Knoxville DJ team for everything!!!
Shanae J
2.0
11/23/2024
The owner, Garrett was great to work with, but DJ Reed was assigned to my wedding. Reed didn’t come prepared based on our intake conversation, my wedding coordinator had to tell hi...
m the songs we were walking into, he didn’t speak clearly for the MC duties and my small guest count of about 50 couldn’t hear him. He didn’t play the Spotify list I curated and sent him. Additionally in the intake call, I asked him specifically to have a speaker outdoors as it was an indoor/ outdoor event and the coordinator again had to ask him to bring the speakers outside as no one was in the building (it was indoor/ outdoor event with a fire pit/ tea garden and drink truck with yard games outside). Overall, not impressed and disappointed with DJ Reed.
Meghan C
5.0
7/25/2024
Elijah was amazing in every way! Easy to work with, played all the right jams, and was so kind and funny. He was a wonderful addition to our special day and made it all the more sp...
ecial! DJ knoxville was easy to communicate with and were very affordable as well! Thank you to them for making my day a special one! And another thank you to Elijah for being such a great addition to out memories! <3
Holly G
5.0
11/15/2023
Garrett was wonderful to work with! He was able to take music from a YouTube video that I wanted as well as shorten a song for our first dance. He made the time to call me a couple...
weeks before the big day and ran through the plan start to finish and the day went flawlessly. He came and set up early and played music that kept us dancing! Thank you Garrett for an unforgettable day!
Lauren S
5.0
11/13/2023
Garrett was great!! I would hire DJ Garrett again and again! He truly made our wedding so much fun! All of my family was commenting on how much they liked the DJ.
Communication wa...
s great. Music selection was top notch.
Hire DJ Garrett!!
Haley F
5.0
10/04/2023
Garrett was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. He was punctual, communicative, and followed our every wish. We had a violin player for our ceremony and a guita...
r player during the reception and he was very cooperative and helpful to ensure all things went successful. Among everything else, he looked like he wanted to be there and was super sweet to all of my guests.
I am absolutely blessed to have had him and would 100% recommend him!
Hannah J
5.0
9/10/2023
Reed was great!! He had a meeting with us before to go over all the details and playlist, he followed up with me on any questions or things we hadn’t yet decided, and he did a fant...
astic job for the wedding!
Rachel W
5.0
6/21/2023
Knoxville DJ was great to work with for our wedding. He met with us before the wedding to learn about our tastes and how the day was going to go. He was extremely professional and ...
played great music that fit our vibe. We'd absolutely recommend this company again!
Madison R
5.0
4/05/2023
Kent did an incredible job at my wedding! He helped maintain the flow of events and played a great variety of music. Guests of all ages were dancing for hours!
Jessica W
5.0
1/31/2023
We hired Knoxville DJ for our wedding ceremony and reception, and we couldn’t recommend him enough! He was easy to communicate with, we had a call to go over our music preferences ...
and he had some great suggestions as well, but our dance floor was never empty! We also added the Photo Booth and our guests LOVED it!
Macy D
5.0
12/27/2022
We have nothing but awesome things to say about Garrett with Knoxville DJ! He was so easy to work with and took the time to get to know us and the vibe we were wanting to go with f...
or our wedding. He was able to access every version of every song that was specifically requested and was able to curate playlists around songs we liked for specific parts of the evening. He came prepared with plenty of extension cords and all necessary equipment. He has a great personality and kept the flow of the night moving which was super helpful since we did not have a wedding planner. From start to finish, he was awesome to work with. We highly recommend him to DJ any event!
Victoria B
5.0
11/16/2022
Perfection! I cannot believe we got a DJ this good with those prices. Garrett made everything easy and I feel like my communication skills probably made things tough for him but he...
still knocked it out of the park. My mother mentioned how he felt like another member of the family as opposed to a vendor and I couldn’t agree more. My family, especially my parents, loves to dance and it’s safe to say the music was their favorite part of the whole wedding. My sister is a wedding photographer and she mentioned how our DJ was the first DJ she’d seen to really work at entertaining everyone and reading the room. We had so much fun at our wedding, words cannot express, and Knoxville DJ played an enormous role in that. Seriously, you will be so happy you chose them for your wedding or any DJ needs!!
Martha C
5.0
11/13/2022
From 1st contact to the end of our night we could not have been more pleased with Knoxville DJ. Excellent communication and he helped to make our day the absolute best!!
Joseph B
5.0
11/09/2022
Knox DJ really made me our wedding special! They played all the songs we discussed in advance and they were thorough in their preparation with us. The day of was so smooth and they...
showed up 1-2 hours earlier than scheduled. They were overall really prepared and had everybody dancing SO much. Thanks Garrett and everybody at Knox DJ
Shelby M
5.0
10/10/2022
Knoxville DJ was extremely accommodating and made our day so special! Highly recommend!!
Taylor S
5.0
9/12/2022
Highly recommend working with Knoxville DJ! Garrett made our day so fun and our guests loved him. Very easy to communicate with and played great music based off of the music we tol...
d him we like. He even played Rocky Top for us twice since we missed it the first time for photos.
Kyla A
5.0
6/06/2022
Garrett from Knoxville DJ was incredible. I was able to send exactly the songs I wanted, and he filled in perfectly with his expert choices as well. It was a hot day at my outdoor ...
wedding, so I was concerned people might not dance alot...but Garrett delivered the party! Everyone I talked to said it was the most fun and the most they have danced at any wedding they'd been to! He was flexible, professional, seamless, and fit the budget too. I highly recommend!!
Brenda L
5.0
2/28/2022
Thank a million!! Had a blast!
Response from Knoxville DJ on 02/28/2022
Thanks for having us!!
Laura S
5.0
12/28/2021
Great, professional service! They were very accommodating to all of our requests, and all of our guests had a fantastic time.
