Ijams Nature Center
Ijams Nature Center is a wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center encompassing more than 160 acres of protected woodlands and meadows and the reclaimed Mead's Quarry site, all open for exploration via seven miles of nature trails including a boardwalk on the Tennessee River. Ijams Exhibit Hall houses a collection of animals that are native to East Tennessee in addition to educational interpretation about our environment and the natural world. Seasonal events include music concerts, owl prowls, canoe trips, plant sales and guided nature walks.
Directions
Heading on 40 E:Take exit 388A toward James White Pkwy. Merge onto James White Pkwy. Take the ramp to Sevier Ave/Hillwood Ave. Turn left at Anita Dr SE. Slight left at Hillwood Dr. Turn right at Island Home Ave. Turn left to stay on Island Home Ave. to 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920.Heading on 40 W:Slight left at James White Pkwy (signs for Downtown/James White Pkwy/US-441 S.) Take the ramp to Sevier Ave/Hillwood Ave. Turn left at Anita Dr SE. Slight left at Hillwood Dr. Turn right at Island Home Ave. Turn left to stay on Island Home Ave to 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920.
