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Prime 33.37-Acre Development Opportunity Near I-40, the Great Smoky Mountain Expo Center, and Walters State Community College
Opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare in East Tennessee. Back on the market for reasons unrelated to the owner or property, this 33.37-acre tract offers a compelling combination of visibility, acreage, infrastructure access, and long-term development potential in White Pine.
Positioned directly across from the Great Smoky Mountain Expo Center and Walters State Community College, this property sits in a high-traffic area with strong surrounding demand drivers. The Expo Center is a regional destination that hosts more than 60 events annually, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the immediate area each year. That built-in activity creates a unique setting for a wide variety of possible commercial, industrial, recreational, or mixed-use concepts.
The location adds even more appeal. With road frontage, direct interstate exposure, and proximity to I-40, the property offers excellent accessibility for businesses, visitors, residents, and future users. It is positioned less than two minutes from I-40, approximately 15 minutes from Morristown, and about 45 minutes from Knoxville, giving it regional reach while still offering the space and flexibility of a large-acreage tract.
For developers and investors, the versatility of this property is one of its strongest features. Potential uses may include industrial or manufacturing facilities, RV park and storage concepts, event-aligned commercial uses, multifamily development, or equestrian and agricultural facilities connected to the ongoing demand generated by the nearby Expo Center. With more than 33 acres available, there is room to envision a project that takes advantage of both the location and the surrounding growth.
Another important advantage is the apparent path forward for rezoning. According to the listing information, the City of White Pine and Jefferson County have already been contacted regarding a potential zoning change and have indicated that this site aligns with area growth plans. The seller is also willing to assist the purchaser throughout the rezoning process, helping create a more informed path for future redevelopment. Any intended use, zoning change, or development plan should be independently verified by the buyer.
Utilities are also within reach. Water, sewer, and power are located at the end of the road and can be brought onto the property, with estimated costs ranging from $200,000 to $350,000 depending on the scope, scale, and intended use of the project. For buyers evaluating long-term upside, that infrastructure access adds meaningful value to the overall opportunity.
The property also offers flexibility in how it could be structured. The house and 32×60 building located toward the rear of the property may potentially be split off, creating additional options for future planning, use, or resale strategy.
Property highlights include:
- 33.37 acres in White Pine
- Directly across from the Great Smoky Mountain Expo Center and Walters State Community College
- High-visibility location with road frontage and interstate exposure
- Less than two minutes from I-40
- Approximately 15 minutes to Morristown and 45 minutes to Knoxville
- Potential for industrial, commercial, multifamily, RV park, storage, equestrian, or agricultural use
- Water, sewer, and power located at the end of the road
- Estimated utility extension cost of $200,000 to $350,000 depending on scale and use
- Seller willing to assist with the rezoning process
- Potential to split off the house and 32×60 building on the rear of the property
With its acreage, accessibility, surrounding activity, and future-use flexibility, this tract presents a strategic opportunity for private or institutional investors seeking a well-positioned property in a growing East Tennessee corridor.
Listed by Jesse Faulknor – Wallace Real Estate Bearden Office | Click here for more information.
