Harrah's Cherokee Center

The Harrah's Cherokee Center – Asheville, previously known as the U.S. Cellular Center and originally as the Asheville Civic Center Complex, is a multipurpose entertainment center, located in Asheville, North Carolina. Opened in 1974, the complex is home to an arena, auditorium, banquet hall and meeting rooms.

Harrah's Cherokee Center – Asheville
Former namesAsheville Civic Center Complex (1974–2011)
U.S. Cellular Center Asheville (2011–2019)
Address87 Haywood Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-2852
OwnerCity of Asheville
Capacity7,674 (ExploreAsheville.com Arena)
2,431 (Thomas Wolfe Auditorium)
500 (Banquet Hall)
Construction
Broke groundJune 2, 1970
OpenedJune 22, 1974
Architect
  • Lindsey Gudger
  • John Cort
Tenants
Asheville Smoke (UHL) (1998–2002)
Asheville Altitude (NBDL) (2001–2005)
Asheville Aces (SPHL) (2004–2005)
Asheville Championship (NCAA Basketball) (2021–present)
Website
Venue Website
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