Drive out Robertson Creek Road in Bulls Gap and you'll find something you might not expect in a town this size: a 4.8-star CrossFit gym that members from all over Hawkins County call the best around. Center of Strength CrossFit (382 Robertson Creek Rd) has built its reputation on intention — as one member put it, "each workout is thoughtfully planned in advance, allowing me to simply show up, stay consistent, and put in the work."
The reviews tell a consistent story: knowledgeable coaches, workouts that scale to every fitness level, and a community described as a place "for the whole family to come together and go after a healthier lifestyle." They run early classes at 5 a.m. for the before-work crowd, mid-morning sessions, and evening slots — a real schedule for real working people.
For us, partnering along the Highway 11-W corridor matters. Our kitchen sits in Kingsport, but gluten-free and high-protein needs don't stop at the city line — and Bulls Gap, Rogersville, and Greeneville families deserve the same access to macro-counted, celiac-focused food as anyone in the Tri-Cities. That's why Center of Strength is an active SmashMeals partner: their athletes get our meals (30–45g protein, full nutrition labels, 100% dedicated gluten-free facility) right through their gym — the effort in the workout matched by the food on the plate, without a Sunday spent meal prepping.
If you're anywhere near Bulls Gap and looking for a coach and a community, call Center of Strength at (423) 839-4023 — the owner is, in a member's words, "super sweet and great," and the first visit will tell you everything. Then point your food the same direction as your training: order.smashmeals.com, deadline Thursday 11:59 PM.