Sunsphere

Sunsphere is a scenic lookout Downtown Knoxville Knoxville located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (865) 219-5609

  • Website

    sunsphereeventrentals.com

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    Scenic Lookout

Address

810 W Clinch Ave Knoxville , TN 37902 United States

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Smithsonian Channel

Erected for the 1982 World’s Fair , the globe atop this 266-foot-tall tower is layered with 24-karat gold dust. Each of its panes cost roughly $1000 at the time of construction . (From Aerial America) Read more

K12 Inc

Did you know? The Sunsphere and the Tennessee Amphitheater are the only remaining structures from the 1982 World's Fair . Read more

Michael Lett

An icon of the 1982 Worlds Fair , this landmark appeared in a March 1996 Simpsons Episode where he and three friends travel to the Sunsphere and find it is now the Wigsphere (a warehouse for a wigs)

Lauren

Beautiful view especially at sunset .

Mrmustachio Someonefromhighmeadows

I loved the view from the restaurant , but I wish you could go to the very top

Laura Rogg

Slowest elevators ever! The view of the city is awesome, but the gold on the windows makes the glass look dingy when looking outside.

Corey Ozair

Music in Motion DJ & Lighting for Wedding & Events !... Visit our site @ www.MusicInMotionProDJ.com

Matt Ward

Tip the awesome bar staff . Check out the Rocky Top Comedy Contest Fri October 14th just two blocks away at the Square Room http://www.rockytopcomedy.com

Jon Darveau

Decent views . No wigs. Place is falling apart though

Mark Bauer

Great views of the city

L Wilson

Cool relic from the World's Fair !

Brian Kasnick

Contrary to popular belief...no wigs.

MidKnightStalkr

It is very shiny!

Cynthia Moxley

Cool new bar called Icon.

Nick Page

Pretty Sweet

James Overholt

At the skybox try the catch of the day. Warning not for the light weights.

Jim Ko

nice view from the top layer

Jake Smith

Don't jump in the elevator .

Kelsey McMillan

Stephen A. Burroughs palace .

Rob Peck

We're parked under the wigsphere

Matt McMillan

Service has gone down hill . Come enjoy the view , but move on...

Hanz Enyeart

No wigs =\

Eric Moritz

There's no wigs here

Greg Everham

Don't even bother.

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Park
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There were events and a race on the weekend we visited the park. There were other people taking pictures. Very nice scenery and a great place for a walk. - Kendall Jenkins

9.1
Trail
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Great spot for trail running or biking. One of the best parks for mountain biking in Knoxville. - Michael P. Dotson

7.3
Other Outdoors
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Plaza
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Fun little outdoor market and music on Saturday morning. Great restaurants all around the square! - Stacy Craft

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Art Gallery
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Knoxville is lucky to have such fine representation as the KMA. The Curator and Staff are incredibly helpful and well informed regarding their presentation and pieces. - Steve Klement