The University of Tennessee Arboretum Visitors Center and Office is routinely open:
Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – Noon and 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm (excluding holidays.) Trails and parking lot are open 8am -5:00pm (closing time changes seasonally and is approximately 30 minutes before sunset.)
Currently there are no indoor restrooms. Portable restrooms are available in the parking lot. We do have plans under way for new public restrooms to be built – we appreciate your patience.
There is no charge for entrance to the UT Arboretum, but we do welcome donations at the Welcome Kiosk outside the Visitors Center.
More information available on our Facebook page.
Parking for Visitors
The parking lot is available adjacent to the Visitors Center. There are 40 parking spaces and 4 ADA accessible spaces available for UT Arboretum visitors. The parking lot is available everyday 8 am to 30 minutes before sunset. Please note it is much darker on the trails than in the parking lot. Parking is subject to restrictions during university closings and inclement weather. No overnight parking is permitted.
Tours and Field Trips
The UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge is happy to work with your scout troop, garden club, school or other group for tours, field trips and educational programs. Tours, programs and field trips must be arranged in advance. There is no charge for these programs, but donations are always appreciated. To schedule a program or field trip please contact our Education Program Coordinator, Michelle Campanis, at mcampani@tennessee.edu or call 865-483-7277.