Appalachian Wireless Arena

Appalachian Wireless Arena
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Former namesEastern Kentucky Expo Center (2005-2019)
Location126 Main Street
Pikeville, Kentucky
Coordinates37°28′54″N 82°30′54″W / 37.481542°N 82.515054°W / 37.481542; -82.515054
OwnerCommonwealth of Kentucky
OperatorCity of Pikeville
Capacity7,000 (concerts)
5,700 (sporting events)
Construction
OpenedOctober 2005[1]
Construction cost$29 million
($45.2 million in 2023 dollars[2])[1]
Website
https://www.appalachianwirelessarena.com

The Appalachian Wireless Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Pikeville, Kentucky. Opened in October 2005, it hosts various local concerts and sporting events for the area. The facility, which can seat 7,000 for concerts and 5,700 for sporting events, is owned by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and managed by the City of Pikeville.

  1. ^ a b Description of the Venue
  2. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.