Smoky Night Lights reopening at Zoo Knoxville after storm damage

The immersive experience was closed in December after a windstorm knocked a tree onto part of the structure used for the ...

Zoo Knoxville’s Smoky Night Lights to reopen after December storm damage

Zoo Knoxville is reopening Smoky Night Lights after the experience was damaged by a storm in December, just over a month after opening. The show will reopen on Friday, March 20, 2026. There will be a ...

Smoky Night Lights to return to Zoo Knoxville after facing heavy storm damage

Smoky Night Lights, a popular Zoo Knoxville experience that showcased the zoo after dark, will return this spring.
Knoxville Daily Sun

Smoky Mountain Night Lights. Image by Zoo Knoxville

KNOXVILLE - Zoo Knoxville is thrilled to announce the return of Smoky Night Lights this spring, restoring the highly anticipated 360-degree nighttime show after temporary closure due to storm damage.