World's Fair Park & Sunsphere
Site of the 1982 World's Fair Park and adjacent to the Knoxville Convention Center. Large, kid-friendly fountains. A big hit in the summer months. Mayor Bill Haslam declared the fourth floor observation deck of the Sunsphere open to the public on July 5, 2007. There is no admission charge and the observation deck can be accessed from elevators at the base of the Sunsphere and at the convention center level. The observation deck is open daily April - October 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. and November - March 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission
There is no admission charge.Hours
April - October: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. November - March: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Directions
Heading on 40 E:Take exit 388 to merge onto Henley St/US-441 S toward Downtown to 525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902.
Heading on 40 W:Slight left at James White Pkwy/TN-158 W (signs for Downtown/James White Pkwy/US-441 S.) Take the exit toward Summit Hill Dr. Turn right at E Summit Hill Dr. Turn left at Henley St to 525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902.
