Sunsphere Events

The client has access to a parking space under Clinch Avenue bridge near the base of the Sunsphere. All guests are recommended to park at Locust Street Garage, 540 Locust Street. Enter garage from Locust St or Walnut Street Free parking weeknights when entering after 6pm. Free parking all weekend. Hourly: $1/hour, $7 max/day

"Set up & break down" time simply means your group’s own personal decor/belongings as well as any vendors. Our staff will have the tables and chairs in place and ready at the time of your load in, and will break down said tables and chairs after your event. We can provide linens for you at $17 per linen and $1.50 per napkinfor black, white, or ivory. Any other color of linen and/or napkin will be $20 per linen and/or $2.00 per napkin.

We allow caterers from the below approved list if Rosa’s Catering is booked. An outside catering fee of $1,000.00 will be due if Rosa’s Catering is available on the requested date. Our sister company and in-house caterer, Rosa’s Catering, can provide all food, non-alcoholic beverages, and cash bar services. Call 865-690-5757 or email info@rosascatering.com to obtain a quote and schedule their services. The list of approved caterers if Rosa’s Catering is booked: Bridgewater Premier Catering & Events - Lindsey Collins 865-335-6807 lindsey@bwptn.com 2 Coaches Catering 865-356-6925 coachrines16@yahoo.com By The Tracks Catering - Miles Davis 865-440-6447 miles@bythetrackscatering.com Calhoun’s Catering 865-673-3399 Buddy’s BBQ 865-588-0051 Approved host bartending companies are: E & K Professional Bartending - Ean McQuay 865-272-6536 ekprofessionalbartending.com Vital Event Services - Nick Llado 865-235-1867 Southern Charm Events - Ashley Meeks 865-441-4230 southerncharmeventsknox@gmail.com All caterers and/or bartending services must provide a copy of their business license and insurance certificate. Venue Works, LLC 7800 Shadowood Drive, Knoxville, TN 37938 must be named as additionally insured on the policy with a minimum of $1,000,000.00 AGGREGATE and $1,000,000.00 for each occurrence at least 4 weeks to the event date.

Additional event time can be added for $375.00/hr. Additional setup/teardown time may be added for $65.00/hr., but must be scheduled at least 14 business days prior to your event.

Rentals are quoted for a three hours event time. One to two hours are provided prior to the event time for set up. Thirty minutes to an hour is provided after event time for teardown.

Uniformed officers are scheduled for events by Sunsphere Events at $300 per officer with a minimum of 3 officers with 150 or more guests.

All DJ’s must bring their own table, table linen, and equipment. FOG MACHINES ARE NOT ALLOWED!