The Sunsphere

Why Knoxville is Built for the Bassmaster Classic

Knoxville isn’t just a great fishing town, it’s a bass fishing town. With world-class fisheries, a deep rooted culture for the outdoors, and a downtown built to host all kinds of major sporting events, Knoxville checks every box for what the Bassmaster Classic represents. Often called the Super Bowl…

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National Girls & Women in Sports Day

February 4, 2026, marks the 40th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day, first established by President Ronald Reagan in 1987. This celebratory day was created to celebrate the strides of women not only in athletics, but in equal opportunity on and off the playing field. In 2022, we celebrate…

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Guide to Gameday

There’s nothing quite like a Saturday in Knoxville. The air smells like BBQ, the streets are a sea of orange, and Neyland Stadium is shaking. Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, here is how to tackle gameday like a local pro. Wake up. Take a breath of fresh East Tennessee fall air…

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Go Fishing Day!

National Go Fishing day is June 18 and what better excuse to plan a trip to Knoxville and find a stream, lake or pond to bait your hook, cast your…

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Basketball in the 1920s vs 2020s

Modern uniform and 1920s uniform The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame is the only facility in the world dedicated to all levels of women’s basketball. Join us as we compare the sport from 100 years ago to today! A century ago, there was no ESPN, no live-sport channels where you can flip on…

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Guide to Gameday in Columbia, MD

The Mizzou Tiger fans here in Columbia, MO (you can call us CoMo) are thrilled to welcome Vols to our city for a football showdown the weekend of November 10th. We know your main goal is to watch the action on the field, but we have a lot to explore when you're not cheering on your Vols. Guide to…

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Where to Play Pickleball in Knoxville

There's a new way to stay healthy and have fun in Knoxville: pickleball! Now the fastest-growing sport in America, pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong for an easy-to-learn game that can bring people together and get those competitive juices flowing. Pickleball court data…

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Top Spots Around Knoxville for Prime Bass Fishing

A great catch on the bank of the Tennessee River right across from Neyland Stadium Knoxville’s access to a multitude of lakes and its mild climate produces fishing that’s impressing anglers from all around the country. Elite anglers recognize our area as a top fishing destination, with the…

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