Heritage Planetarium

Directions to the Heritage Planetarium

3741 East Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, Tennessee 37804
(865) 984-8548
(Click here for printable directions.)

From Maryville:

Go East on Highway 321N (the highway is designated as 321 North but you will be traveling East) -- East Lamar Alexander Parkway. The Planetarium is located approximately seven miles East of Maryville College and Blount Memorial Hospital. There are street signs indicating the Heritage Planetarium, and you may also look for the following landmark: the entrance to the Planetarium is located about 1/2 mile on the left past the "Garden of Love" -- a rock garden on the right that spells out "God is Love, He Forgives." Turn left onto the access road that services Heritage Middle School and Heritage High School. The Planetarium is not located in either of the schools! As you drive down the access road, you will see the sign marking the location of the Planetarium.

From Knoxville:

Take Alcoa Highway South as if you were going to the McGhee Tyson Airport. Continue past the airport until you arrive at a fork -- go left (East) at the fork on Highway 129 to Maryville, Townsend and the Smoky Mountains. Remain on Highway 129 and it will become Highway 321, or East Lamar Alexander Parkway, at the location of Maryville College. The Planetarium is located approximately seven miles East of Maryville College and Blount Memorial Hospital. There are street signs indicating the Heritage Planetarium, and you may also look for the following landmark: the entrance to the Planetarium is located about 1/2 mile on the left past the "Garden of Love" -- a rock garden on the right that spells out "God is Love, He Forgives." Turn left onto the access road that services Heritage Middle School and Heritage High School. The Planetarium is not located in either of the schools! As you drive down the access road, you will see the sign marking the location of the Planetarium.

From Townsend:

Travel on Highway 321, or East Lamar Alexander Parkway, West toward Maryville (the highway will be designated as 321 South, but you will be traveling West). The entrance to the planetarium is located about two miles West past the entrance to the Foothills Parkway on the right. Turn right onto the access road that services Heritage Middle School and Heritage High School. The Planetarium is not located in either of the schools! As you drive down the access road, you will see the sign marking the location of the Planetarium.

Have a safe trip and enjoy the show!

Frequently Asked Questions

View all questions and answers.
What Exactly is a planetarium Anyway?
I want to visit the Heritage Planetarium. What will I see?
When do the movies start?
Where are the plants?
How do you open the dome? Where are your telescopes? Does the planetarium work during the day?
Can I bring my kids to the planetarium?
Can I leave the planetarium during a program?
Where are the good seats?
Is the Heritage Planetarium handicap accessible?
How large a group can the Heritage Planetarium accomodate?
How much does it cost? Why are there different admission fees?
Can I purchase the right to name a star for myself or a loved one?

For more information, please call (865) 984-8548 or email webbert@blountk12.org.


	Directions to the Heritage Planetarium 3741 East Lamar Alexander Parkway Maryville, Tennessee 37804 (865) 984-8548 (Click here for printable directions.) From Maryville: Go East on Highway 321N (the highway is designated as 321 North but you will be traveling East) -- East Lamar Alexander Parkway. The Planetarium is located approximately seven miles East of Maryville College and Blount Memorial Hospital. There are street signs indicating the Heritage Planetarium, and you may also look for the following landmark: the entrance to the Planetarium is located about 1/2 mile on the left past the "Garden of Love" -- a rock garden on the right that spells out "God is Love, He Forgives." Turn left onto the access road that services Heritage Middle School and Heritage High School. The Planetarium is not located in either of the schools! As you drive down the access road, you will see the sign marking the location of the Planetarium. From Knoxville: Take Alcoa Highway South as if you were going to the McGhee Tyson Airport. Continue past the airport until you arrive at a fork -- go left (East) at the fork on Highway 129 to Maryville, Townsend and the Smoky Mountains. Remain on Highway 129 and it will become Highway 321, or East Lamar Alexander Parkway, at the location of Maryville College. The Planetarium is located approximately seven miles East of Maryville College and Blount Memorial Hospital. There are street signs indicating the Heritage Planetarium, and you may also look for the following landmark: the entrance to the Planetarium is located about 1/2 mile on the left past the "Garden of Love" -- a rock garden on the right that spells out "God is Love, He Forgives." Turn left onto the access road that services Heritage Middle School and Heritage High School. The Planetarium is not located in either of the schools! As you drive down the access road, you will see the sign marking the location of the Planetarium. From Townsend: Travel on Highway 321, or East Lamar Alexander Parkway, West toward Maryville (the highway will be designated as 321 South, but you will be traveling West). The entrance to the planetarium is located about two miles West past the entrance to the Foothills Parkway on the right. Turn right onto the access road that services Heritage Middle School and Heritage High School. The Planetarium is not located in either of the schools! As you drive down the access road, you will see the sign marking the location of the Planetarium. Have a safe trip and enjoy the show! Frequently Asked Questions View all questions and answers. What Exactly is a planetarium Anyway? I want to visit the Heritage Planetarium. What will I see? When do the movies start? Where are the plants? How do you open the dome? Where are your telescopes? Does the planetarium work during the day? Can I bring my kids to the planetarium? Can I leave the planetarium during a program? Where are the good seats? Is the Heritage Planetarium handicap accessible? How large a group can the Heritage Planetarium accomodate? How much does it cost? Why are there different admission fees? Can I purchase the right to name a star for myself or a loved one? For more information, please call (865) 984-8548 or email webbert@blountk12.org.