The process of demolishing the old Fairlane Bowl building to make way for a new Veteran Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Knoxville began Wednesday.

The VA says the newly constructed 12,800 square foot clinic will house Primary Care, Mental Health, Telehealth, and Specialty Services to include Podiatry, Optometry, and Audiology. The VA will continue to offer care at the current CBOC facility until the new lease space is open and ready for patients.