Quick Info
Address and Phone:
901 S. Illinois Ave.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Email: utforest@utk.edu
Phone: (865) 483-3571
Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year-round
The University of Tennessee Arboretum
City: Oak Ridge, TN
Region: East Tennessee
Subregion: Knoxville & Middle East
The Arboretum is a project of the University of Tennessee Forest Resources Research and Education Center. It generally hosts more than 30,000 visitors annually. This 250 acre research and education facility has over 2,500 native and exotic woody plant specimens that represent 800 species, varieties, and cultivars. The UT Arboretum is truly a place for all seasons. A fall walk among the major plant collections near the Program Shelter can be a very colorful experience.
There are several miles of trails for walking enjoyment at the UT Arboretum. The trails are part of the self-guided Arboretum Walking Trails System designated by trail markers. Interpretive signs describe points of interest along the way.
The University of Tennessee Arboretum is located on State Route 62, in Oak Ridge, TN.
Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.
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