Late Tuesday night, a fire at a business near Rutledge Pike in east Knoxville brought out a large Knoxville Fire Department response and shut down traffic along the busy corridor. Crews were called to the scene at 4704 Rutledge Pike around 10:45 p.m., and photos shared by local media show the storefront of a medical spa.
According to WVLT, the Knoxville Fire Department posted from the scene, stating, "We are on scene of a business fire at 4704 Rutledge Pike." WVLT also reported that Tennessee Department of Transportation traffic maps showed State Route 1 eastbound and westbound marked as closed for police activity while responders worked the incident, and that officials had not released additional details as crews remained on site.
Storefront Identified
In images from the early coverage, signage for Bel Corpo medical spa is visible at the location. The spa lists 4704 Rutledge Pike as its address on its business website, and the online listing includes hours and contact information tied to that address, according to Bel Corpo.
Road Closures And Response
WVLT reported that Tennessee Department of Transportation traffic maps showed State Route 1 closed in both directions for police activity while fire crews operated in the area. Drivers were urged to steer clear of the stretch around 4704 Rutledge Pike and to plan for delays on nearby routes as emergency vehicles and equipment occupied the roadway.
Investigation Under Way
Fire investigators typically move in after crews bring a blaze under control to review damage and determine a cause. At this early stage, officials had not released information on any injuries or a suspected origin of the fire. Local agencies, including the Knoxville Fire Department and TDOT, are expected to provide updates, and this article will be updated as official statements are made public.
