Knoxville, Tennessee: Rowing Man Sculpture - Oarsman
A giant bronze oarsman appears to paddle a boat that's half-submerged in the sidewalk. Sculpted by David L. Phelps in 1988.
- Address:
- W. Church Ave., Knoxville, TN
- Directions:
- Downtown, on the northwest corner of S. Gay St. and W. Church Ave.
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Row! Row!
[Lluce, 09/05/2017]
It's amazing. Be sure to go during the day; it's kinda scary at night.
[chris bailey, 03/10/2016]
The sculpture is pretty darn cool. Right in the center of downtown Knoxville, it's located just off a (free) trolley stop! Make sure to check it out.
[Kristie L, 06/28/2014]
At the boating statue in Knoxville, TN.
[Alan Denton, 01/02/2008]Oklahoma artist David Phelps sculpted and installed this boater -- "The Oarsman" -- pulling along the sidewalk, in 1988.
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