FACILITY
The Cell  ·  Knox County, Tennessee

THE
COMPOUND.

A purpose-built wrestling facility opening Spring 2026 in the heart of East Tennessee. Built for training. Available for rental.

Opening Spring 2026  ·  Under Construction
Build Progress

COMING
SPRING
2026.

The Cell is currently under construction in Knox County, Tennessee. The facility is being built from the ground up as a dedicated wrestling compound, designed around the specific demands of the sport at an elite level.

Every element of the build is intentional. Regulation mat space, weight room, event infrastructure, and athlete amenities are all being constructed to the same standard as the program that will operate inside it.

Complete
Site secured  ·  Knox County, TN
Complete
Facility design & layout finalized
Active
Construction underway
Upcoming
Mat installation & equipment setup
Target
Doors open  ·  Spring 2026
Progress Renders
The Cell mat render
The Cell aerial render

Facility renders  ·  Subject to change

Location

PLACED
WITH
PURPOSE.

Knoxville sits at the intersection of I-40 and I-75 -- two of the most traveled corridors in the Southeast. That is not a coincidence. It is why programs from across Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky can reach The Cell in a single drive. The facility is positioned to serve a region, not just a county.

East Tennessee already hosts some of the most competitive youth and high school wrestling in the state. The corridor from Knoxville to Gatlinburg is an established tournament destination. TNAAU Region 1 operates in this footprint. What has been missing is a dedicated elite facility capable of training, hosting, and developing at the level the region's athletes are already competing at.

The Cell fills that gap. For clubs looking to bring a group for a training camp, coaches building out a competitive calendar, or programs seeking a facility that matches their standard -- this is built for you.

I-40 East-West SE Corridor
I-75 North-South SE Corridor
5+ States Within Day-Trip Range
TNAAU Region 1 Territory
A facility built for the region. Reachable from Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky in a single drive.
01 Located at the I-40 and I-75 interchange -- the most connected city in the Southeast, accessible to clubs and programs across multiple states
02 Within TNAAU Region 1, one of the most active youth wrestling regions in the state, with an existing base of competitive clubs and programs
03 Positioned along the Knoxville to Gatlinburg corridor, already a proven destination for tournaments, events, and team travel
04 Built to host -- mat space, event infrastructure, and parking designed for outside clubs, visiting programs, camps, and dual meet events
Facility Rental

BOOK THE CELL.

The Cell facility is available for rental once construction is complete. Club practices, scrimmages, dual meets, private events, and coaching clinics are all welcome. If you are already planning ahead, reach out now to get on the calendar.

Club Practices
Full mat space available for club and team practices. Regulation surface, proper lighting, and locker access. Contact us to discuss recurring availability.
Dual Meets & Scrimmages
The Cell is built for competition. Mat space, spectator layout, and event infrastructure designed to host dual meets and scrimmages at any level.
Camps & Clinics
Coaches and clubs interested in running a camp or clinic at The Cell are encouraged to reach out. The facility and the team will make it work.
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