Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Question: What was the official theme of the 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville?

Answer: On this day in 1982, Knoxville hosted the World’s Fair, which was themed “Energy Turns the World.” The event drew more than 11 million visitors to the city, reinventing its downtown and leaving behind landmarks like the Sunsphere that still define its skyline today.