Bigger, Bolder, and Slightly More Dangerous Than Expected
Knoxville is home to a lot of quirky gems, but the World’s Largest Rubik’s Cube might just take the prize for most unexpectedly interactive art piece (more on that in a second). Nestled inside the Knoxville Convention Center, this colorful colossus isn’t the only show in town—turns out the center itself is a quiet haven for bold, creative art tucked between events.
The World’s Largest Rubik’s Cube vs. Nancy: Knoxville’s Colorful Knockout
As an ’80s kid, seeing the world’s largest Rubik’s Cube in Knoxville was non-negotiable. I beelined toward it, grinning like a kid at the arcade. What I didn’t realize? That enormous cube moves. I leaned in for a triumphant photo—and it promptly sent me tumbling with a full-blown front roll and a laugh that echoed across the empty Convention Center.
This video is me afterward—laughing so hard I had to sit down. Good thing we had the place to ourselves.
🧊 Cube Cameo
A few shots of the world’s most colorful booby trap (plus the original signage from the 1982 World’s Fair).
More Than a Cube
Turns out the Convention Center is quietly packed with visual surprises—from abstract installations to quirky sculptures that demand a second look.
> It’s like an accidental art museum you wander into on the way to a meeting… or a Rubik’s-related somersault.
🎨 Convention Center Art Walk
A peek at the colorful corners and curious creativity tucked inside.
We started the day at Knoxville’s glittering Sunsphere—aka the giant golden disco ball with skyline views—where I casually spotted what appeared to be the World’s Largest Basketball off in the distance. Because of course Knoxville has both that and the world’s largest Rubik’s Cube. Toss in our musical pit stop at the Grand Ole Opry later that week, and you’ve got yourself a Tennessee itinerary full of oversized Americana and excellent accidental photo ops. I regret nothing—except maybe not bracing for impact.
Planning a visit?
Make time for the Cube. Bring a camera. And maybe… don’t lean so hard