McKenzie Arena, Chattanooga

#8 among attractions in Chattanooga

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

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McKenzie Arena is the primary basketball arena for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in Chattanooga in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It replaced Maclellan Gymnasium, a 4,177-seat gymnasium now used for women's volleyball and wrestling. Originally called UTC Arena, it was renamed McKenzie Arena on February 21, 2000 in honor of athletic supporters Toby and Brenda McKenzie of Cleveland, Tennessee. The arena opened on October 8, 1982. It was designed by Campbell & Associates Architects with David J. Moore as the on-site architect/construction administrator. ()

Capacity: 11 thous.Coordinates: 35°2'60"N, 85°17'58"W

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720 E 4th StDowntown ChattanoogaChattanooga 37403-1925 United States

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+1 423-266-6627

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McKenzie Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: AT&T Field, Tennessee Aquarium, Maclellan Gymnasium, Engel Stadium.

0.9 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AT&T Field, Chattanooga
23 min walk • AT&T Field, nestled in the heart of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a modern minor league baseball stadium that offers sports enthusiasts and casual visitors alike a chance to soak in America's favorite pastime. Opened in 2000, this open-air ballpark is the home of the...
0.8 miNW
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga
20 min walk • Dive into the aquatic wonders of the Tennessee Aquarium, a must-see destination nestled in the heart of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This sprawling facility is not just an aquarium but a journey through freshwater and marine ecosystems, showcasing the rich biodiversity of...
~550 ftS
Sport venue, Sport
Maclellan Gymnasium, Chattanooga
3 min walk • Maclellan Gymnasium is a 4,177-seat multi-purpose arena in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs women's volleyball and wrestling teams. It used to host the Mocs basketball teams until McKenzie Arena opened in 1982.
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Engel Stadium, Chattanooga
21 min walk • Engel Stadium is a stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The stadium was built in 1930 and holds 12,000 people. It was the home of the Chattanooga Lookouts until 1999 when they moved to their current stadium, AT&T Field.
0.8 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Children's museum
Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga
20 min walk • The Creative Discovery Museum is a children's museum located in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, it was opened on May 26, 1995.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Hunter Museum of American Art, Chattanooga
12 min walk • The Hunter Museum of American Art is an art museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The museum's collections include works representing the Hudson River School, 19th century genre painting, American Impressionism, the Ashcan School, early modernism, regionalism, and post-World War II modern and contemporary art.
0.8 miNW
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Chattanooga
20 min walk • Built in 1890, the 2,376-foot-long Walnut Street Bridge connects Chattanooga, Tennessee's downtown with North Chattanooga. The bridge's main spans are pin-connected Pennsylvania through truss spans.
0.8 miNW
Bridge
Market Street Bridge, Chattanooga
22 min walk • The Market Street Bridge, officially referred to as the John Ross Bridge, is a bascule bridge that spans the Tennessee River between downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the Northshore District.
0.7 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Tivoli Theatre, Chattanooga
17 min walk • The Tivoli Theatre, also known as the Tivoli and the "Jewel of the South", is a historic theatre in Chattanooga, Tennessee, that opened on March 19, 1921. Built between 1919 and 1921 at a cost of $750,000, designed by famed Chicago-based architectural firm Rapp and Rapp and well-known Chattanooga architect Reuben H.
0.5 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saints Peter and Paul Basilica, Chattanooga
13 min walk • Saints Peter and Paul Basilica is a historic Roman Catholic church at 214 E. 8th Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is one of the oldest continuing parishes in the Diocese of Knoxville.
0.8 miNW
Park
Ross's Landing, Chattanooga
20 min walk • Ross's Landing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is the last site of the Cherokee's 61-year occupation of Chattanooga and is considered to be the embarkation point of the Cherokee removal on the Trail of Tears.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to McKenzie Arena?

Nearby attractions include University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga (6 min walk), Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences, Chattanooga (7 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga (9 min walk), First Baptist Church Education Building, Chattanooga (10 min walk).

How to get to McKenzie Arena by public transport?

The nearest stations to McKenzie Arena:

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CARTA Shuttle (24 min walk)