KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The building that houses Strike and Spare has sat on Western Avenue since 1959. An incident in December 2024 nearly shut down the bowling center for good. On December 4, 2024, General Manager Wendy Cox turned up the heat for the bowlers in attendance. 15 minutes later, smoke began pouring in from the ceiling tiles. The resulting smoke and water damage forced the building to close for an extensive rebuild, including months of demolition.