Event Brief
Demolition Permit Filed for Knoxville Masonic Temple
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: Knoxville records show a demolition permit opened July 13 for the Masonic Temple on Locust St; final decision pending.
WHO: City of Knoxville records; Knoxville History Project Executive Director Jack Neely
WHAT: A demolition permit for the Masonic Temple on Locust Street is pending, raising uncertainty about the building’s future.
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 8:29 PM ET
WHERE: Locust Street, Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: A demolition permit filing has been opened, indicating the city may move toward demolition; no final decision has been announced.
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