The Sunsphere Observation Deck

04/02/2026

We are SO excited to host the University of Tennessee's Music Industry Club for their 1st Writer's Round!

NEXT FRIDAY APRIL 10th 5-7PM -- Come hear local artists play original songs & tell the stories behind their music!!

Also enjoy $5 admission to the Observation Deck during time!

03/24/2026

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🚨 Did you miss last week's episode of 9-1-1: Nashville? Some epic scenes of The Sunsphere Observation Deck and World's Fair Park - Knoxville, the Curio inside the Marriott Knoxville Downtown / The Tennessean Hotel, Zoo Knoxville, and some other great downtown scenes. Catch it on Hulu to see for yourself!

03/19/2026

Last Saturday was a BIG one for the Sunsphere!

During Bassmaster we welcomed over 1,000 visitors in a single day...our highest attendance EVER. It was amazing seeing so many people enjoying the views and the day with us! 🌐🌐🌐

We really appreciate everyone who stopped by 🫶 Weather's looking warm again this weekend, come see us!!✨

03/12/2026

We are so excited to see the Bassmaster Classic come back in 2026!! Check out these THROWBACKS of our iconic structure from the 2023 Bassmaster Classic!

Come see us at the Sunsphere when you're visiting the Knoxville Convention Center and World's Fair Exhibition Hall for the Expo -- we're right next door, AND we've extended our hours for the weekend!

FRIDAY: 10am-7pm
SATURDAY: 10am-6pm
SUNDAY: 10am-4pm

Buy tickets at SunsphereTickets.com or call (865)314-0660 if you have any questions!

01/24/2026

❄️The Sunsphere will be CLOSED for the rest of the day due to inclement weather!❄️

We will keep you updated on our hours for the upcoming days. Stay safe!!✨🌐

01/17/2026

Thank you to all who came for Mayor Tyree’s Celebration of Life at the Sunsphere today. Here’s a look at this special event:

🎥: City of Knoxville - Government

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

01/17/2026

Please join us for Mayor Tyree’s Celebration of Life via Facebook Live. We’ll be recording at 10AM.

01/13/2026

🌐🎶SUNSPHERE SESSIONS🎶🌐

We had such a great time last week and loved seeing everyone — can’t wait to do it again THIS FRIDAY!! ✨

Start your weekend on a high note with free live local music from 5-6pm at the Sunsphere Welcome Center. NO TICKETS REQUIRED — just stop by and enjoy the music! 🎶

✨🎶JANUARY 16TH — Maggie & Owen🎶✨

Maggie Tharp is a Knoxville-based, classically trained singer-songwriter, joined by guitarist Owen Tharp. Their sound is mainly folk/acoustic, influenced by artists like Paul Simon, Carole King, the Carpenters, and Kacey Musgraves.

07/13/2025

Edit: We are back open!

At least this image is making us *feel* cool, but we’re a little bit hot over at the Sunsphere today. We’ll be closed for some a/c maintenance. See you soon! ✨🌐✨

03/02/2025

🚧 Heads up, friends! The Sunsphere Observation Deck will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 3 due to construction. Hope to see you Tuesday, book your visit at sunspheretickets.com!