What’s that big new building along Interstate 40 near the zoo?

May 30, 2026 9:01 am

Zoo Knoxville isn’t expanding across Rutledge Pike to the big new building. Instead, a growing business is moving into the highly visible location.

When you leave Knoxville along Interstate 40 East and pass the zoo, you’ll notice a huge construction site, lots of equipment and a new building.
Questions about the site were recently submitted for Knox News’ “What’s That?” series.
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