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Knoxville's Sunsphere (Courtesy: Visit Knoxville) Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Big changes are in-the-works for Knoxville’s most iconic structure: the Sunsphere. The showpiece in World's Fair Park is getting a paint job and a visitors' center. Beginning October 1st, the base of the Sunsphere, curre

The Sunsphere will go back to its original design of blending with the sky, and visitors will get an extra floor to explore.

According to Visit Knoxville, it is part of Phase I of a revamp of the historic landmark, with Phase II involving the construction of a visitor center.

The 1982 World’s Fair was 40 years ago, but it still has an impact on the culture of the Scruffy City.

Knoxvilles golden globe in the sky easily could have been a silver sphere on a slab. But the structure built for 1982 Worlds Fair was always round.

The 1982 World’s Fair was 40 years ago, but it still has an impact on the culture of the Scruffy City.

The 1982 World’s Fair was 40 years ago, but it still has an impact on the culture of the Scruffy City.