The Sunsphere
@TheSunsphere
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I was the symbol of the 1982 World's Fair and remain an enduring yet sassy emblem of the city of Knoxville. Reflectin' the rays and livin' the dream.
Knoxville, TN
Joined September 2011
I’m not cleaning up after them.
The @Budweiser Clydesdales were in Knoxville today for the opening of the Welcome Center at the sunsphere!
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Wipe your feet, please.
The new Sunsphere Welcome Center opens Nov. 20! Our client, The Christman Company, spearheaded its construction and, in a mere five months in 1982, also built the original steel frame tower and iconic sphere.🛠️ Join the @visitknoxville grand opening Wednesday 9-11 a.m.☀️
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Bring cookies.
Sunsphere Welcome Center opens to the public in November
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*sniff* Yeah, but these guys don’t have gold dust in their windows…
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Little known fact: my tower structure contains a piece of the goalpost from the 1982 Tennessee-Alabama game, where UT broke the 11-game losing streak on Bear Bryant’s last game in Knoxville. The goal section was painted blue and hidden one night after Fair hours. Still there? Hm
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Big deal. We saw this every night at the World’s Fair rolling around playing techno music with kids following it wearing deely bobbers…
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Always feel just a smidge bit prouder of my hometown when we beat Florida right across the way and General Neyland’s Big Ol’ House of Damn Football! #Govols #GoldenOrange
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And a big sunny hello to you too, Sarah J!
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Should’ve called it the Park of the Covenant…
Watch Live || Boyd Sports, Covenant talk about Knoxville stadium's new name: Covenant Health Park
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RT @MayorInnovation: We’re excited to be in Knoxville with @MayorKincannon kicking off the Summer Meeting at the @TheSunsphere☀️! Over the…
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Best seat in the house :)
The Festival on the 4th fun is underway at World’s Fair Park! Live music, activities and food trucks — Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performs at 8pm in the Tennessee Amphitheater. Fireworks begin around 9:45pm. Join us!
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