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Sunsphere Events

4.2(45)
Event Venue

About

The Sunsphere is Knoxville's iconic event venue, offering 360° views of the Great Smoky Mountains from its 8th-floor space in downtown. The venue's spacious design allows for flexible table arrangements and a dedicated catering area, making it ideal for corporate gatherings and client events under 100 guests.

With a legacy dating back to the 1982 World’s Fair, the Sunsphere blends historic significance with modern hospitality. Its in-house catering partner ensures seamless food and beverage service, while attentive staff handle logistics and guest needs, delivering a truly elevated business event experience.

Best for

  • Client dinners with panoramic city views
  • Executive offsites in iconic downtown venue
  • Small group meetings with dedicated event support

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Custom Package Request

Custom request

Not sure which package fits? Tell us about your event and the venue will work with you to build the right experience from scratch.

What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

360° panoramic views of Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains
Location
360° panoramic views of Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains
The venue offers stunning, unobstructed 360-degree views from the 8th floor, providing a distinctive backdrop of the city skyline and mountain range that elevates any event experience.
Spacious and flexible event space with thoughtful layout
Venue Design
Spacious and flexible event space with thoughtful layout
The floor plan accommodates various table configurations, including arch setups, with dedicated catering areas separated from guest spaces, ensuring smooth service and comfortable guest flow.

At a glance

Rated 4.2 on Google · 45 reviews