Quick Info
Address and Phone:
1600 Dandridge Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37915
Email: tourism@knoxville.org
Phone: (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
Subregion: Knoxville & Middle East
Magnificent statue honoring Alex Haley, author of <I>Roots.</I> 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.
Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.
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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.
Armstrong-Lockett House & W.P. Toms Memorial Gardens "Crescent Bend"
Places to stay
Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here's a quick list of nearby places to stay.
Quality Inn & Suites Waterpark
Upcoming events
Date: May 26, 2012
Laurel Dale Cemetery Lantern Tour
Location: Rugby, TN
Date: May 26, 2012
Lightening Bug Tour
Location: Clinton, TN
Date: Apr 27, 2012 - May 27, 2012
ASA Pro/AM Archery Tournament
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Date: May 25, 2012 - May 27, 2012
White Knuckle Event 2012
Location: Huntsville, TN
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