Fountain City Christmas Parade This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Knoxville Christmas parades ring in the holidays for neighborhoods around the city ...

Most Knoxville businesses will be closed on Christmas Day, and many could be ... 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Food City, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. (check individual store hours) Home Depot, 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Walmart, 6 a.m ...

Key Events: Knoxville is hot and humid during the summer, with temps ranging from the high 60s to high 80s. Keep in mind: Lots of tourists pour into the city at this time, making hotel rates rise.