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Knoxville International Energy Exposition
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Knoxville International Energy Exposition

Biography"The 1982 World's Fair, formally known as the Knoxville International Energy Exposition, was held in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. The specialized exposition themed "Energy Turns the World," was recognized by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). It opened on May 1, 1982, and closed on October 31, 1982, after receiving over eleven-million visitors. The fair was constructed on a 70-acre (280,000 m2) site between Downtown Knoxville and the University of Tennessee campus. An administrative body known as the Knoxville Foundation Inc. was established to organize and operate the event." -- Wikipedia