Burchfiel Grove and Arboretum

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Burchfiel Grove and Arboretum is an arboretum located on Hardin Lane, Sevierville, Tennessee. It is open daily without charge.

The arboretum is a part of a greenway system running along the Little Pigeon River. It is maintained by the Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department, and contains over 30 labeled tree species and numerous types of shrubs.

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Coordinates: 35°52′15″N83°34′29″W / 35.87097°N 83.57473°W / 35.87097; -83.57473


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