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Knoxville Facts
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.
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
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