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As Knoxville grows, Ijams Nature Center is working to keep up. The nonprofit has developed a Master Plan to modernize and improve the facilities while limiting the impact on natural areas.
KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Ijams Nature Center has named a new interim director, following the resignation of Executive Director Paul James last week. The interim is Bo Townsend, and if his name sounds ...
The 318-acre Ijams Nature Center in South Knoxville is planning an events pavilion, canopy walkway, substantial upgrades to Mead's Quarry and a $5 parking fee that will be used to fund the ...
Fall and spooky season is in full swing, and Ijams Nature Center is planning to celebrate the season, hosting the second annual Hallo-week, Oct. 24-29.
The "Outlandish Adventure Festival" is coming to Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, bringing two days of thrills, music and outdoor fun. The festival will take place on May 2 and May 3 and will be ...
Knoxville, TN » 92° Knoxville, TN ... Ijams Nature Center announces select days for visitors to park for free in 2024. Ijams first announced their paid parking program in February.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The City of Knoxville and Ijams Nature Center are getting help from a $225,000 federal grant to take out several invasive species of vegetation across more than 100 acres.
A parking fee will go into effect Feb. 19 as Ijams Nature Center plans to expand in Knoxville with a pavilion, canopy walk and Mead's Quarry upgrades.
Knoxville, TN » 76° Knoxville, TN ... KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Ijams Nature Center is increasing security at Mead's Quarry after a shooting at the popular South Knoxville swimming hole two weeks ago.
Grayson Subaru donated $46,732 to Ijams Nature Center in South Knoxville. The dealership has donated to Ijams several times in the past, including donations from 2017 to 2019 that helped the ...
The tree-based adventure park is at Ijams Nature Center, just minutes from downtown. The park's trails have more than 60 obstacles in the air and seven zip lines. A Knoxville adventure park was ...
The 318-acre Ijams Nature Center in South Knoxville is planning an events pavilion, canopy walkway, substantial upgrades to Mead's Quarry and a $5 parking fee that will be used to fund the ...