The largest elephant in North America will leave Zoo Knoxville soon The zoo and a local welder are working to make Tonka’s transition to the Elephant Sanctuary as smooth as possible. Story continues TRENDING NOW Ebola Vaccine Arrives in Congo September 15, 2025 Bomb Found Under News Van in Salt Lake City September 15, 2025 Emmys Honor Rocker Ozzy Osbourne September 15, 2025 Pope Admits to Challenges of Top Job September 15, 2025 Fans Praise Emmy’s “In Memoriam” Tribute September 15, 2025 LATEST LOCAL NEWS Timing the sunshine and allergies for this afternoon Continued warm afternoons with sun ahead Knoxville Welcomes Stretch of Sunny Weather: Mild Mid-80s Expected All Week Student History Society launches semester with new leadership Knoxville gang member Travei Pryor sentenced to 45 years in prison