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The Justice Center is an on-campus, multi-purpose arena at UNC Asheville, part of the Wilma M. Sherrill Center complex. Though basketball now takes place in Kimmel Arena, the Justice Center remains a historic on-campus venue with a respectable seating capacity and a central role in UNC Asheville’s event history. Whether you’re attending a concert, lecture, or special event, we’ve got practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.
Capacity for on-campus events at the Justice Center sits at approximately 1,100 seats. The venue is located at 200 Wellness Way, Asheville, NC 28804, convenient for guests staying in downtown Asheville or nearby neighborhoods. For those exploring Asheville by car or transit, you’ll find a straightforward route and several nearby parking options and shuttles to make arrival easy.
Keep in mind that the Justice Center’s seating chart isn’t publicly published, and current on-campus basketball operations have shifted to Kimmel Arena (3,200 seats). The original Justice Center building remains active within UNC Asheville’s campus infrastructure, hosting a range of events and gatherings.
Parking and transportation: On-campus visitor parking is available in line with UNC Asheville policy. Additional parking can be found in City of Asheville garages near campus. For transit, the venue is served by Asheville Rides Transit (ART) and campus shuttles. UNC Asheville also runs an evening shuttle service to off-campus locations, helping you reach the arena and surrounding downtown quickly.
Nearby hotels and dining: For convenient lodging, Haywood Park Hotel sits roughly 0.2 miles from the Justice Center, with many downtown Asheville hotels within easy walking distance. Downtown dining offers a broad range of options, from casual bites to refined meals. We highlight affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and restaurants to help you secure comfortable stays and great dining close to the venue.
Notable events and history: The Justice Center has hosted significant events in UNC Asheville’s athletic history, including the 2006 Big South Conference women’s basketball tournament and the 2008 Big South Conference men’s basketball tournament. While Kimmel Arena now serves as the primary basketball venue, the Justice Center remains a notable on-campus site for diverse events and community gatherings.
If you’re planning for an event at the Justice Center, we can help you locate seats, arrange parking guidance, and suggest nearby hotel and dining options to fit your schedule and budget.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 1,100 seats (UNC Asheville Justice Center).
- Address: 200 Wellness Way, Asheville, NC 28804.
- Venue type: On-campus multi-purpose arena; part of the Wilma M. Sherrill Center; basketball moved to Kimmel Arena in 2011.
- Seating chart: No publicly published seating chart for Justice Center available; current on-campus basketball uses Kimmel Arena (3,200 seats).
- Parking: On-campus visitor parking is available per UNC Asheville policy; additional parking options include City of Asheville garages nearby.
- Transit: Served by ART (Asheville Rides Transit) and campus shuttles; UNC Asheville provides evening shuttle service to off-campus locations.
- Nearby hotels: Haywood Park Hotel is about 0.2 miles from the venue; other downtown Asheville hotels are within walking distance.
- Notable events hosted: 2006 Big South Conference women's basketball tournament; 2008 Big South Conference men's basketball tournament (at the center).
- Status note: The Justice Center arena was superseded by Kimmel Arena in 2011; the original building remains on campus as part of a larger complex.