Sunsphere Events

07/04/2024

We are so excited you are joining us tonight for our 3rd annual July 4th VIP Celebration.
Here's a few helpful hints as you make your way to the party.

>>>Doors open 7:30pm

>>>Day of Ticket Sells: 4pm

>>>Festival on the 4th activities on World's Fair Park: 5pm

>>>Fireworks: Approx. 9:45pm

PARKING: The City of Knoxville suggests using any ,close in proximity to the World's Fair Park, city owned parking garage. We have been told these are free for this evening. We suggest using Locust Street , as it connects to the over the road pedestrian bridge that leads directly the Sunsphere.

DRESS CODE: None , other than
" No shirt, NO shoes , NO SERVICE."
Come dressed relaxed to enjoy the evening .

CHECK IN: Our team , along with 106.1 VLZ, will be stationed at a tent on the Clinch Ave side of the Convention Center and The Knoxville Sunsphere. You will stop there to check in and get your wrist band for 7:30pm entry.

Still need tickets :
VIP 6th Floor Experience has less than 10 tickets remaining . Grab yours here www.sunsphereevents.com

Memory Making 8th Floor Viewing tickets available at 4pm , both online and at check in. Reserved entry is first come first served.

See y'all, soon!
Rosa's Catering 106.1 VLZ KISS Caboose Knoxville Donna Sue Little-Nussbaumer Misty Cooper Esparza Kimz Entertainment

07/01/2024

90+ Degrees on July 4th but you will be chilling and enjoying the fireworks show from the 6th floor of Sunsphere Events. Do you have your tickets yet ?

www.sunsphereevents.com




Rosa's Catering Donna Sue Little-Nussbaumer Misty Cooper Esparza Visit Knoxville KISS Caboose Knoxville 106.1 VLZ

06/25/2024

We/ve got you covered ! Watch the city fireworks show from the 6th floor of Sunsphere Events . www.sunsphereevents.com

The Knoxville Fire Department wants you to attend a professional fireworks show and not create your own, especially amid recent dry conditions.

06/19/2024

SUMMER EVENTS are upon us…..
and
WE’RE ABSOLUTELY HERE FOR IT !

Today’s sweet, intimate and super cute rehearsal dinner has us feeling those sunny Summer vibes.

Come let us show you how perfect our 8th floor event space is for most any special occasion.

Loving 💛 that Honey 🍯 Wall? We have 2 black walls with your choice of solid black background, green shrubbery or white floral inserts. You can theme it out as you wish.

Reach out today. ➡️ www.Sunsphereevents.com

Rosa's Catering
E & K Professional Bartending, LLC
Donna Sue Little-Nussbaumer Danny Little

06/18/2024

Who wants to meet us at Market Square tomorrow for a little once in a lifetime selfie ????

🔵🟡⚫️🟢🔴 The road to Paris runs through Knoxville! Get ready for an unforgettable experience (and one of a kind photo op!) as the Olympic Rings make their way to downtown Knoxville, an iconic stop along their current cross-country road trip!

FREE and open to the public, this spectacular 20-foot-long display of the Olympic Rings will be in Market Square on Wednesday, June 19, from 10 AM – 7 PM (that's tomorrow!). The stop in Knoxville will feature an interactive exhibit, offering fans a unique and engaging way to connect with the excitement of the upcoming games. This is your chance to see and touch this enormous symbol of unity and excellence!

Want to further experience the Olympic spirit? The Visit Knoxville team will be on-site to provide information and assist with ticket purchases for the U.S. Olympic Trials – Diving, taking place at the Allan Jones Aquatic Center from June 17 – 23!

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to celebrate the Olympics like never before. Be a part of the journey leading up to the Olympic Games Paris 2024!

06/14/2024

Who's ready for THE SUMMER EVENT of 2024????
Join us for the 3rd Annual July 4th VIP Party , complete with a private viewing of the Knoxville fireworks show, a Summer buffet, ice cream station and cash bar by Rosa's Catering , DJ , clean restrooms and AIR CONDITIONING. Click on the event link for more information.
3rd Annual July 4th Celebration in the Sky



Rosa's Catering Donna Sue Little-Nussbaumer Misty Cooper Esparza

Knoxville most iconic event venue , towering high in the downtown sky. Your elevated events awaits.

05/27/2024

05/21/2024

Who's ready for THE SUMMER EVENT of 2024????
Join us for the 3rd Annual July 4th VIP Party , complete with a private viewing of the Knoxville fireworks show, a Summer buffet, ice cream station and cash bar by Rosa's Catering , DJ , clean restrooms and AIR CONDITIONING. Click on the event link for more information.
3rd Annual July 4th Celebration in the Sky

05/09/2024

Spring Showers ⛈️
=
East Tennessee Summer Flowers
💐 🌺🌷💐🌸🥀

Sunsphere Showers 🪩
=
Baby Shower Perfection
🎁🤰🎉💯

Ready to plan your soon to come Stork arrival?

⭐️Views that WOW 😮
⭐️Elevated experience & forever memories
⭐️Easily accessible , conveniently located Downtown Knoxville location
⭐️Choice of 6th or 8th floor
⭐️Tables,chairs , in house sound & monitors

Want a “turn key “ ( or in this case….) “just step off the elevator “ event ?????

🙋‍♂️Ask about our decor/linen package and available rentals .

05/02/2024

It was a relaxing night in Knoxville’s most iconic venue, as we hosted a small gathering from Score Tn .

With soft tones of Spring from LB Floral , delicious food from Rothchild Catering and Conference Center , refreshing spirits from E & K Professional Bartending, LLC and jaw dropping views, the night was wonderful.

04/27/2024

ELEVATED EXPERIENCES ARE ON THE HORIZON FOR KNOXVILLE'S MOST ICONIC VENUE AND Sunsphere Events ,

We are over the moon and in the stars with the newest addition to the Sunsphere tower. While we are doing a little cosmetic refreshing to the inside of our event floors 6 and 8, Visit Knoxville is busy expanding, improving and beautifying floors 3 and 4.

The 2024 renovations will bring a new Convention Center street level entrance ( perfect for special event photo ops) , enclosed 3rd floor welcome center and an updated observation deck.

Planning a wedding, anniversary, graduation party, holiday gathering , tailgate or corporate function?
Let our team of event specialists help curate a sky high experience your guests will not soon forget.

Renovation photos borrowed from Visit Knoxville

04/14/2024

Wedding?
Social?
Prom?
Rehearsal Dinner?
Corporate Function?
Tailgate?
Business Class?
Anniversary Reception?
Birthday Party?
Company Awards Banquet?
Surprise Proposal?

The possibilities are SKY-HIGH....LITERALLY!!!

Reach out today to schedule your tour.
www.sunsphereevents.com

03/14/2024

Happy National PI Day 🧡🥳🎉🍾

We’re no mathematicians but …we know delicious “PI” when we taste it.

Our SE team is celebrating some the delicious pies 🥧, sweets , desserts 🍨 and cakes 🍰 that have left us all drooling.

Tell us: what is your favorite sweet tooth guilty pleasure?

02/21/2024

Tau Beta Pi…. It’s always a pleasure. 🧡

It was a simple night of socializing, enjoying drinks and delicious food by and taking in the gorgeous views of Knoxville’s downtown skyline. 🌇

Our 8th floor is the towns favorite for smaller, intimate gatherings and break away conference socials .

What event can we host for you ⁉️
Drop your email in the comments below and we’ll send rental details. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

02/17/2024

We’re back in BLUE & ready to
CELEBRATE 🎉 with YOU .

Did you know Knoxville’s most ICONIC landmark offers East Tennessee’s most elevated event experience ?

From weddings, showers, birthdays , receptions and socials to corporate functions , fundraisers , company dinners and business events, our versatile space will exceed your expectations .

What gathering can we host for you?
Dm,call, email today.

02/04/2024

It’s Sunsphere Sunday and we’re sharing a little inspo for an “elevated” , unforgettable, uniquely styled baby shower or 1st Birthday celebration.

The colors 💯
The details 🎀🏳️‍⚧️💕🦄
The sweets 🍭 table
The centerpiece arrangements 🌸
The guest table design 🍽️

What a perfect way to dress Knoxville’s Gold Disco 🪩 Ball!

Add in your hand picked catering menu from our sister company , and the planning is complete.

Call ☎️
Email 📧
DM ➡️

OR BETTER YET….

Leave your questions in the comments and let’s chat ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

01/31/2024

Did you know that our 8th floor event space is perfect for smaller gatherings like baby showers, engagement parties, birthday parties, graduation parties…. the list goes on and on.

With top of The Sphere views of East Tennessee, capacity to seat 80 or stand 150 and included tables, chairs and audio , we can help you host an event not soon forgotten.

Call, email or DM TODAY!

01/22/2024

What did the Knoxville Snowpocalypse⛄️of 2024 bring Sunsphere Events?????

An event day with a lot of pivots , lots of layers and vendors pulling together to make it all happen.
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Snow covered downtown buildings🌨️
Ice packed streets ❄️
Frigid single digit temperatures🥶…….

ALL THOSE PIVOTS were no match for some of Knoxville’s finest event professionals.

Rosa's Catering
Special Notes Entertainment Agency
Stephen Goff Entertainment
E & K Professional Bartending, LLC
Alpha-Lit Knoxville

40 Below in 865 ….. 0
Turning 40 at Sunsphere Events …..1

01/11/2024

The lighting . ☑️The decor. ☑️ The color palette. ☑️ The food. ☑️

This weeks event with was classy, colorful and a culinary success☑️☑️☑️☑️☑️.

As Tuesday’s wind storm ⛈️ circled downtown Knoxville, we were cozied up, 26 stories high , enjoying each others company and a delicious plated meal from .

Want more details on booking your corporate event ?

Dm, call 📞 or email 📧 now.

01/08/2024

What do CORPORATE EVENTS & BUSINESS PARTIES look like at Sunsphere Events?

From Knoxville based companies to global organizations, our 6th and 8th floors have hosted them all.

Business training, year end awards ceremony, continuing industry education, team morale building….starts the day and the dinner, reception and a full dance floor ends the celebration.

Contact us today to book your next business function.

12/30/2023

What do weddings at the Sunsphere look like ❓❓❓

You tell us ! Sky’s the limit.

☑️ Elaborate, elevated, easy
☑️ Breathtaking, beautiful, blissful
☑️ Sophisticated, swanky, simple

The possibilities are endless.
Your vision
➕
our experience
🟰
a wedding weekend no one will ever forget.

Reach out today &
SAVE YOUR DATE.

12/28/2023

Did Santa bring you a little ( or crazy big ) SHINY BLING this year ?

YES?!?!

Then let's talk about Saving Your Date with Knoxville's Premier Sky-High venue.

***360 panoramic views
***Iconic one of a kind, multi use event venue
***6th floor capacity to host 180 guests seated/ 350 standing reception
***8th floor capacity to host 80 guests seated/180 standing reception
***Direct access from all Knoxville Interstate exits
***Surrounded by several hotel/lodging options

Reach out today.

12/23/2023

Merry Christmas from our Sunsphere Events family.

May the season bring you love, joy and forever memories.

11/29/2023

Looking to host THE BEST HOLIDAY PARTY EVER ??????????
Want to take your FAMILY GATHERING to the next level?
How about spoiling your employees with an ELEVATED CHRISTMAS PARTY they are sure to never forget ?

Yes????? Let make your
HOLIDAY MEMORIES GOLDEN.

We have a few weekday dates available for both our 6th and 8th floor rentals. The scene is already set and ready for you and yours.

Call/Text - 865.922.8787
Email- [email protected]
Dm OR
Check out our website
www.sunsphereevents.com

10/20/2023

All that Big Orange 🍊 Energy had
Rocky Top rocking , The Sunsphere swaying and Bama headed home with a ole East Tennessee
“Bless your heart”. 🧡
WHO’S READY FOR A REPEAT?

09/28/2023

YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE 🧡🧡🧡🧡
ALL THE SUMMER SUNSPHERE
EYE CANDY 👀🍭☀️👀🍭☀️
WE’RE ABOUT TO SEND YOUR WAY!!!!!!

Today and throughout the weekend, your social feeds are going to explode with jaw dropping 😯 , standing ovation worthy 👏, envy inducing 😍 Summer celebrations , high atop Rocky Top !

Let’s start with a sneak peak from our always impressive 8th floor , set for our UT Coordinators VIP Luncheon.

>University of Tennessee , Smoky Mountains & Downtown Knoxville views ✔️
>Iconic event space ✔️
>Versatile floor plan options✔️
>Welcoming & accommodating staff ✔️

Stay tuned! More to come!






Rosa's Catering

05/26/2023

VENUE GOALS💯
Downtown Knoxville ✅
Seats up to 175
Stands over 300✅✅
Unique space ✅✅✅
Breathtaking views✅✅✅✅
Jaw-dropping “I Do” space ✅✅✅✅✅

Hello Sunsphere Events!!!
Goals met & exceeded‼️

This altar set up, y’all🧡🧡🧡
The floral drapery background for Walt & Skylar’s ceremony transformed into their sweetheart table decor for reception. GORGEOUS!!!!!

Florals by
Photo by

Now let’s talk your venue goals . SHARE IN THE COMMENTS WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR IN YOUR WEDDING DAY VENUE⬇️⬇️⬇️

05/07/2023

Last Monday , along with co-host Rosa's Catering , we had the opportunity to open our 6th & 8th floor to a few of our local favorites , Ut Coordinators , for a mid morning brunch/lunch.

Their sky high panoramic view ☁️🏙️ was full of royalty ~ UT Knoxville Campus, Neyland Stadium, Thomson Bowling Arena & Volunteer Landing, to shout out 📣a few.

The views, the ease of logistics and the naturally flowing 😎connection between and University of Tennessee, Knoxville Coordinators , makes for a very exciting 2023/24 full of various department events.

Have an event, luncheon, training seminar, awards banquet, VIP dinner, recruiting social in the future? Let us help you elevate your morning , day or night by sharing the Sunsphere Experience with your guests.

For more details +++++
Call ☎️
Dm ➡️
Email 📧

****THANK YOU to KISS Caboose Knoxville
for providing complimentary shuttle services for the event.

04/28/2023