Meet the Creators of The Knox Knot

Brothers Chase & Gabriel Cruise
Over the last decade, we’ve DJ’d more than 400 weddings across East Tennessee and beyond—each one teaching us something new about what truly makes a wedding unforgettable. After years in the industry, we realized couples deserved more than someone to just “show up and play music.” They deserved intention. They deserved artistry. They deserved an experience.

That’s why we created The Knox Knot—a wedding DJ service designed to be different, elevated, and entirely couple-focused.

Chase Cruise

With more than ten years in the entertainment world and over 300+ weddings personally curated, Chase developed a reputation as one of Knoxville’s most trusted and detail-driven DJs. His passion has always been the same:
connect with people, understand their vision, and craft a cinematic experience they’ll remember for a lifetime.

Chase’s strengths lie in his ability to read a room effortlessly, design smooth and intentional timelines, and deliver mixes that feel emotional, electric, and perfectly tailored to each couple. His meticulous attention to detail is unmatched, and his dedication is why so many couples describe him as “the easiest, most professional part of the entire wedding.”

Gabriel Cruise

Gabriel brings a fresh creative edge and a natural talent for building energy, setting the vibe, and crafting transitions that feel modern, seamless, and unforgettable. With a background in event production, music performance, and over 200+ weddings himself, he blends skill with personality—bringing warmth, confidence, and fun to every celebration.

He understands when to keep things elegant and when to bring the roof down, all while serving as a poised and charismatic MC who keeps the night flowing effortlessly.

Why We Started The Knox Knot

After hundreds of weddings, we saw the same trend over and over:
Too many “DJs” were showing up and pressing shuffle on a playlist.

We knew couples deserved better.
So we built the experience we always wished existed.

  • Real DJing. Not Spotify.

  • Real mixing, transitions, and curated musical storytelling.

  • A custom app to keep planning stress-free and organized.

  • A team that works with coordinators, photographers, and vendors—not against them.

  • A DJ setup that looks as beautiful as it sounds.

  • And a wedding night designed around the couple—not a template.

For us, it’s more than business. It’s family. And it’s an honor to help other families create the soundtrack to one of the most important days of their lives.

That’s The Knox Knot.
More than music — it’s a moment.