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The Box We Bought: Knoxville Convention Center

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The convention center's ability to draw large-scale events has been a sensitive issue for government and residents alike since the 500,000 square-foot building opened its doors in August 2002.

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The convention center's ability to draw large-scale events has been a sensitive issue for government and residents alike since the 500,000 square-foot building opened its doors in August 2002.

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  • The convention center's ability to draw large-scale events has been a sensitive issue for government and residents alike since the 500,000 square-foot building opened its doors in August 2002.
  • Good news: Convention Center Manager Mary Stephens-Bogart says attendance numbers are way up overall. Bad news? The center's still operating at a loss.
  • Glorious food: Improved food sales are helping the center's bottom line, but are they hurting local business?
  • The city still owes more than $144 million dollars on the convention center (not counting interest payments), down from $162 million when it was first built in 2002. The center still operates at a loss.

Will the Knoxville Convention Center ever be able to overcome its massive debt, yearly losses, and new competitors to truly succeed?

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