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Alcatraz East Courtesy Press Ticket Policy

Due to capacity restrictions press passes are restricted during peak times.

Photography without flash is permitted as long as photos are not used for resale or to make profit in any capacity. Videography is strictly prohibited. For the purposes of interviews only, video is allowed for pre-authorized and approved journalists.

The media press ticket policy for Alcatraz East enables working media to become familiar with the attraction if the intent is to cover the attraction for a story. This courtesy is extended to active members of the news media only, not including administrations, sales or retired personnel. We will consider requests as a professional courtesy on a case-by-case basis based upon the relevancy of each applicant’s news outlet and market.

*All coverage is required to be shared with Alcatraz East post-visit.

Print & Television*:

Due to capacity restrictions press passes are restricted during peak times.

Editors, News Reporters, Photojournalists, Publishers, Managing/Assignment Editors and Freelance Writers, News Producers, News Directors, News/Sports Reporters, Managing/Assignment/Planning Editors, News Writers, Editorial Web Producers, Photojournalists and Meteorologists.

  • National Media Outlets (i.e. ABC, CBS, NBC News, Fox News, NY Times, Washington Post, Huffington Post, People Magazine etc.) will receive four (4) complimentary tickets for one (1) visit.
  • Area/Regional Media Outlets (i.e. Knoxville News Sentinel, local news stations, etc.) will receive two (2) complimentary tickets for one (1) visit.

*Affiliates above that also have online presence, will receive the same benefits listed above.

Complimentary visits will only be granted to those media intending to cover their visit to the attraction and share their coverage. All requests must be emailed to  and must be received at least three (3) business days before the requested visit date. Blackout dates may apply. Once your request is received, you will receive email confirming your visit.

Please email your request from your company email address with the following information:

  • Outlet you represent
  • Date of intended visit
  • Number of requested tickets
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Business address
  • Media credentials

Where to Pick-up Press Tickets:

  • Press passes may pick up at the admissions counter. Tickets must be picked up on the day of intended visit by the requester.  A photo ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) must be shown in order to receive your tickets.
  • After your visit, we require that you share the links or print publication with your coverage of the visit to 


    • Bloggers & Influencers:

    Due to capacity restrictions press passes are restricted during peak times.

    Bloggers & Influencers with an established social media following where the channel features travel, lifestyle, entertainment or consumer news will receive two (2) complimentary tickets for one (1) visit.

    *Established social media is defined as: Facebook/Twitter/YouTube pages with over 25,000 likes/followers plus a business website. If you only have one of the social media criteria met, we will provide (1) complimentary ticket for one (1) visit.

    Complimentary visits will only be granted to those media intending to cover their visit to the attraction and share their coverage. Requests must be received at least three (3) business days before the requested visit date. Blackout dates may apply. Once your request is received, you will receive email confirming your visit. All bloggers & influencers must complete the form below. *Not all bloggers/influencers qualify, if you do, you will receive a confirmation email.

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