KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Fair wrapped up just a few weeks ago, but right now, planning has already started for next year. As fair organizers prepare, there are changes coming as part of Chilhowee Park is being sold.
The city said the site in question was used for fair operations three weeks out of the year but was under-utilized for the remaining 49. Now it’s negotiating a contract with Emerald Youth Foundation for a $20 million private investment to create a new community resource center.
“When people talk about East Knoxville, they use the fair as a reference point,” Tennessee Valley Fair Executive Director Scott Suchomski shared. “We are on the map as far as East Knoxville.”…