"The buildings, should they be renovated or redeveloped, have the potential to add to the vitality of downtown Knoxville and enhance surrounding neighborhoods," said Mayor Bill Haslam. "I am looking forward to hearing ideas and suggestions about how the city should proceed."

The public is invited to comment beginning today through June 7.

Public tours of the World's Fair Park will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 and Thursday, May 6 beginning at the Security Building on World's Fair Park Drive.

Comments may be sent to comments@cityofknoxville.org or mailed to

World's Fair Park Public Input
Office of Economic Development
P.O. Box 1631
Knoxville, TN 37901