KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Former Knoxville City Mayor Randy Tyree has died, according to current Mayor Indya Kincannon.

Tyree was in office from 1976 to 1983 and was the Democratic candidate for Governor in 1982. In 1979, he won re-election to a second four-year term and presided over the city during the 1982 World's Fair.

At age 34, Tyree was the youngest candidate to hold mayoral office in Knoxville.

Mayor Kincannon released the following statement regarding Former Mayor Tyree:

"Mayor Randy Tyree brought the world to Knoxville by hosting the 1982 World's Fair and working with three Presidents - Ford, Carter, and Reagan, along with countless local leaders, to ensure its success.

In recent years, Mayor Tyree shared his stories at the newly renovated Sunsphere and visitors loved meeting the '

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