The Sunsphere has been part of Knoxville’s skyline since the 1982 World’s Fair. Now, Visit Knoxville and the city are working together on a new project to make the landmark shine in a whole new way.
The Sunsphere is expected to undergo its third phase of improvements, which will add an interactive lighting display and give it a new presence in the Knoxville skyline after dark.
Kim Bumpas, president of Visit Knoxville, said lighting up the structure is something people have been asking about for years…