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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.

Laurel Theater/Jubilee Community Arts

The Three Rivers Rambler

Egwani Farms Golf Course

House Mountain Christmas Tree Farm

Places to stay

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

Econo Lodge - Strawberry Plains

Valley Inn Motel

Super 8 Motel - Downtown/West

Comfort Suites - Knoxville Airport

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 21, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
Centennial Holiday Show
Location: Franklin, TN

Date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
32nd Annual Santa's Workshop
Location: Cookeville, TN

Date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
7th Annual Stoddart Open House
Location: Crawford, TN

Date: Nov 10, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
6th Annual Trees of Christmas
Location: Lawrenceburg, TN

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