Knoxville Sunsphere reaches new milestone
The Sunsphere's observation deck recently saw 100,000 visitors from around the world in less than two years since it reopened
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The Sunsphere's observation deck recently saw 100,000 visitors from around the world in less than two years since it reopened
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.
City data showed those visitors came from 15 states and 16 countries including Austria, Italy, Switzerland and Brazil.