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Address and Phone:
1600 Dandridge Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37915

Phone: (865) 971-4440
Toll Free: (800) 727-8045

Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year-round

Payment Types Accepted:
Free Admission

Alex Haley Statue at Haley Heritage Square

City: Knoxville, TN
Region: East Tennessee

Magnificent statue honoring Alex Haley, author of Roots. Designed for interaction, the statue is surrounded by a playground and city park.

A 13-foot bronze statue of author, storyteller and humanitarian Alex Haley in a striking pose accents Haley Heritage Square. The Statue, sculpted by internationally acclaimed sculptor Tina Allen, depicts Haley gazing toward the Smoky Mountains. He spent the last fourteen years of his life in East Tennessee.

I-40 Exit 388A, Summit Hill Drive Exit, turn left, park is approx. 1 mile on right.

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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Ijams Nature Center

Whittle Springs Golf Club

War Dog Memorial Statue

Knoxville Center Mall

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Days Inn - Campus

Hotel St. Oliver

Days Inn - East

Crowne Plaza Knoxville

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