KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A federal law enforcement agency is looking for an 11,000 square foot space in West Knoxville with space to question detainees.
According to a General Services Administration presolicitation notice obtained by 6 News, the federal law enforcement agency is looking to lease a space in the West Knoxville and Hardin Valley areas of Knoxville.
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The notice explains that the facility needs to be 11,389 square feet and have 19 secured parking spaces for government owned vehicles, a way to allow detainees into the building, and an automatic vehicular gate. The notice also states that space cannot be located within 200 walkable feet of day care centers, senior centers, schools, hospitals or religious service centers.
The notice also indicates that the facility will house a federal law enforcement office where employees “can or have the potential to” carry weapons, and where individuals may be temporarily detained or questioned.
The notice asks for landowners interested in offering their facilities for the government agency’s use to submit their interest by January 16, 2026, with occupancy of the facility expected to begin in October 2027. The office is expected to remain in the facility for at least 13 years.
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The federal law enforcement agency that is looking for the facility is not named in the document, however, 6 News has reached out to U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement with a request for information. As of the time this story was published, ICE has not responded…