
Hours & Directions
The Ijams grounds are open every day of the year from 8 am until dusk. The River Boardwalk, which overlooks the Tennessee River, is one of the most popular destinations at Ijams! And YES: The River Boardwalk is OPEN!
Hours
VISITOR CENTER
The Visitor Center features animal exhibits, gift shop, offices, and restrooms.
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10 am-6 pm Monday-Friday
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9 am-6 pm Saturday and Sunday
Please read Ijams' COVID-19 Policies and Procedures before your visit.
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THE OUTPOST (QUARRY BEER GARDEN)
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10 am-6 pm Monday-Saturday
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12-6 pm Sunday
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Closed when River Sports Outfitters boat rentals are closed.
RIVER SPORTS OUTFITTERS BOAT RENTALS
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10 am-6 pm Monday-Saturday
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12-6 pm Sunday
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Closed on rainy days.
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Last rental booked one hour before close.
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Directions
FROM DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE VIA GAY STREET
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Take Gay St. Bridge south.
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Turn left on Sevier Ave.
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Sevier Ave. becomes Anita/Hillwood Dr.
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Turn right at the stop sign on Island Home Ave.
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Ijams is about 1 mile on the left.
FROM I-40W
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Take James White Pkwy exit 388A.
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Cross Tennessee River and take Sevier Ave./Hillwood Dr. exit.
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Turn left on Sevier Ave. (becomes Hillwood Dr.).
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Turn right on Island Home Ave.
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Ijams is about 1 mile on the left.
FROM I-40E
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Take James White Pkwy exit 388A.
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Merge on James White Pkwy.
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Cross Tennessee River and take Sevier Ave./Hillwood Dr. exit.
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Turn left on Sevier Ave. (becomes Hillwood Dr.).
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Turn right on Island Home Ave.
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Ijams is about 1 mile on the left.