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Tennessee Amphitheater is an open-air performance venue in World's Fair Park in Knoxville, Tennessee. It was built for the 1982 World's Fair and remains one of the fair site's surviving structures, alongside the Sunsphere. The building is notable for its tensile fabric roof, a structural approach associated with architect Bruce McCarty and engineer Horst Berger, and it has hosted musical performances including country and classical concerts.
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Where is Tennessee Amphitheater?
Tennessee Amphitheater is located in World’s Fair Park in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is one of the surviving structures from the 1982 World’s Fair.
When was Tennessee Amphitheater built?
The amphitheater was built for the 1982 World’s Fair. It remains part of the fairground legacy in Knoxville alongside the Sunsphere.
What is distinctive about Tennessee Amphitheater’s roof?
The venue is notable for its tensile fabric roof. That lightweight roof form gives the open-air amphitheater a distinctive appearance and helps shelter the performance area.
Is Tennessee Amphitheater still used as a performance venue?
It remains an open-air performance venue in World’s Fair Park. Events and programming can vary, so visitors should check the current Knoxville schedule before attending.
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