The Sunsphere: It’s bold, gold and getting kind of old.

The structure has been plagued by some prohibiting factors over the years, including a lack of elevator capacity and nearby parking, as well as a center stalk that limits floor space. Surely, something can be done to make this attraction more … attractive.



Brianna Paciorka, Keenan Thomas and Ryan Wilusz chat about their big ideas for alternative ways the Sunsphere could be used moving forward, from adventure attractions to themed bars. Plus, should a "Simpsons" reference resurface? 

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The Sunsphere: It’s bold, gold and <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/2022/04/29/sunsphere-downtown-knoxville-needs-upgrade-1982-worlds-fair-anniversary-nears/7444217001/">getting kind of old.</a>
The structure has been plagued by some prohibiting factors over the years, including a lack of elevator capacity and nearby parking, as well as a center stalk that limits floor space. Surely, something can be done to make this attraction more … attractive.
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Brianna Paciorka, Keenan Thomas and Ryan Wilusz chat about their big ideas for alternative ways the Sunsphere could be used moving forward, from adventure attractions to themed bars. Plus, should a "Simpsons" reference resurface? 
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Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Each Monday, Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

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Kick back with Ryan Wilusz and Calvin Mattheis each Monday for the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville, and stay tuned on Thursdays for "Last Call" conversations with special guests. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

The Sunsphere: It’s bold, gold and getting kind of old.  The structure has been plagued by some prohibiting factors over the years, including a lack of elevator capacity and nearby parking, as well as a center stalk that limits floor space. Surely, something can be done to make this attraction more … attractive.  Brianna Paciorka, Keenan Thomas and Ryan Wilusz chat about their big ideas for alternative ways the Sunsphere could be used moving forward, from adventure attractions to themed bars. Plus, should a "Simpsons" reference resurface?   "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

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