FORIP is Knox County’s largest industrial park at 1,460 acres.
Forks of the River Industrial Park (FORIP) was established by Knox County in 1967 for the purpose of stimulating the local economy by increasing employment and purchasing. The Park is home to such companies as Kuerig Dr. Pepper, Melaleuca Inc., Aqua-Chem, Fresenius Medical Care North America, and Republic Plastics. All publicly held property within FORIP has since been sold, but private properties do become available for sale or lease from time to time.
Selected Features
FORIP is located approximately two miles east of the City of Knoxville and is accessible from Interstate 40 via US 441 or US 11W. Rail service is available throughout much of the Park via the Gulf and Ohio short-line railroad, which is connected to the Norfolk Southern and CSX railway systems.
Property within FORIP is zoned Industrial, which is the heaviest industrial zone in Knox County, Tennessee. Limited design regulations were placed on the property within FORIP at the time it was developed, however there is no separate design review process outside of the Knox County’s codes review when applying for permits. Complete infrastructure and all utilities (power, telecommunications, water, sewer and natural gas) are available, and can meet the capacity needs of most any company seeking to located there.
