Whether you loathe the oddball design or think the Sunsphere is pure gold, there's no point in arguing facts: The big, bold and divisive structure is the undisputed icon of the Scruffy City. 

But let's imagine for a moment the golden ball in the sky didn't exist. What would be the icon of Knoxville?

Ryan Wilusz, Calvin Mattheis and Brenna McDermott debate the most iconic structures, signs, stadiums and more to determine what Knoxville's icon would be if not for the Sunsphere. 

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. 

Whether you loathe the oddball design or think&nbsp;the Sunsphere is pure gold,&nbsp;there's no point in arguing facts: The big, bold and divisive&nbsp;structure is the undisputed icon of the Scruffy City.&nbsp;
But let's imagine for a moment the golden ball in the sky didn't exist. What would be the icon of Knoxville?
Ryan Wilusz, Calvin Mattheis and Brenna McDermott debate the most iconic structures, signs, stadiums and more to determine what Knoxville's icon would be if not for the Sunsphere.&nbsp;
"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com.&nbsp;

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.

The Scruffy Stuff

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.

Whether you loathe the oddball design or think the Sunsphere is pure gold, there's no point in arguing facts: The big, bold and divisive structure is the undisputed icon of the Scruffy City.   But let's imagine for a moment the golden ball in the sky didn't exist. What would be the icon of Knoxville?  Ryan Wilusz, Calvin Mattheis and Brenna McDermott debate the most iconic structures, signs, stadiums and more to determine what Knoxville's icon would be if not for the Sunsphere.   "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com.