1982 Knoxville World's Fair

The World's Fair in the News

Lasting legacy: what the World's Fair left behind

May 2, 20007

By GENE PATTERSON
6 News Anchor/Reporter

KNOXVILLE (WATE) -- Many people who atten

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World's Fair helped bring career changes, new place to live

Knoxville's biggest party

April 30, 2007

By GENE PATTERSON
6 News Anchor/Reporter

KNOXVILLE (WATE) -- From May to October 1982,

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Interview with Randy Tyree

Randy Tyree was mayor of Knoxville in 1982 when the world came to Knoxville. He shares memories of that time with 6 News anchor Gene Patterson.
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