Population:
173,890
Elevation:
889 feet above sea level
Land Area:
92.7 square miles
Location:
Knoxville is located in the geographical center of the eastern United States and
within a day's drive of half the nation's population. The city is situated at
the crossroads of three major interstates (I-75, I-40 and I-81).
Time Zone:
Eastern Time Zone (when it’s
noon in Knoxville it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
36.3
40.2
48.5
56.6
65.1
73.1
77.1
76.1
70.1
58.0
48.1
39.7
High temperature (°F)
45.9
51.2
60.4
69.2
76.8
83.8
87.3
86.6
81.2
70.5
59.4
49.7
Low temperature (°F)
26.6
29.0
36.6
43.8
53.4
62.2
66.9
65.4
58.8
45.4
36.7
29.7
Precipitation (in)
5.1
4.3
5.5
4.2
4.9
4.4
4.8
3.4
3.2
2.9
4.3
4.9
Climate:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precipitation
12
11
13
11
11
11
11
9
8
8
10
11
Wind speed (mph)
6.8
7.0
7.4
7.5
6.0
5.6
5.3
4.9
5.0
5.0
5.9
6.3
Morning humidity (%)
82
80
80
82
87
89
90
92
92
90
85
83
Afternoon humidity (%)
64
59
55
52
57
59
61
60
59
56
59
64
Sunshine (%)
40
47
53
63
64
65
64
63
61
61
49
40
Days clear of clouds
6
7
7
9
8
8
7
8
10
13
9
7
Partly cloudy days
7
6
7
8
10
11
13
12
9
8
7
7
Cloudy days
18
16
16
13
13
10
11
10
11
11
14
17
Snowfall (in)
3.7
3.3
1.6
0.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.5
1.6
Local Seasons:
The two busiest times of the
year are when the University of Tennessee is in full session and in the summer
when tourists come to visit nearby Great Smokey Mountain National Park as well
as the many local attractions. Visitors are warmly welcomed in this temperate
climate. During the busy summer season, the countryside is green and gentle.
With the daytime temperatures in the mid 80’s F and the evenings dropping into
the mid 60’s F, it’s a perfect time to partake of any of the numerous outdoor
activities. The fall color is truly magnificent as hills light up in brilliant
autumn hues. Winter is brief and mild with just a dusting of snow. When it
does snow, it transforms the already postcard like setting into an entirely new
effect. Spring arrives early and stays for a long time, featuring glorious
dogwoods, azaleas and other beautiful flowers. Throughout the year, Knoxville
has a very accommodating climate.
How to Get There:
By Air:
McGhee Tyson Airport
865-342-3000
Knoxville is home to McGhee
Tyson Airport, the premier air facility serving East Tennessee. The airport
has more than 120 daily arrivals and departures and more than 4,000 seats
available. The airport is served by many of the nationally known airlines as
well as certain local and regional carriers.
Ground Transportation:
Most of the major car rental
companies as well as tax, limousine, and shuttle services are available at the
airport as well as throughout the city.
By Car:
Major routes into Knoxville are
I-40 from the east (Winston-Salem, N.C.) and west (Nashville), I-75 from the
north (Lexington, Kentucky), and south (Chattanooga and Atlanta), I-81 from the
northeast
By Bus:
Greyhound
100 E Magnolia Avenue
Knoxville TN 37917
865-524-0369
How to Get Around:
For the most part a car is a
necessity, either personal or rental. In addition, there are other means of
transportation available, both downtown and at the University.
Knoxville Trolley Lines
800-727-8045
A free downtown trolley service
provides a convenient way to see all the attractions in the downtown area. The
trolley service also connects to the City’s regular bus service Knoxville Area
Transit (KAT) for trips outside of the downtown area, including malls, parks and
other attractions.
Knoxville Area Transit
KAT is the mass transit system for the City of
Knoxville, operating around 80 buses, Para transit lift vehicles, and downtown
trolleys.
865-315-7800
National Holidays:
New Year's Day- Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day-
3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day- 3rd Mon. in
Feb.
Memorial Day- last Mon. in May
Independence Day- July 4
Labor Day- 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day- 4th Thurs. in
Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas
Day- Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve- Dec. 31