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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.

Mabry-Hazen House Museum

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Dead Horse Lake Golf Course

Secret City Scenic Excursion Train

Places to stay

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

Merchants Ltd.

Hampton Inn - Knoxville Airport

Executive Inn

Hideaway Cottages & Log Cabins

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 21, 2009
FCE Holiday Bazaar
Location: Livingston, TN

Date: Nov 21, 2009
Arts Third Saturday
Location: Chattanooga, TN

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