Population
City: 177,661
City and County: 389,327
Climate
Knoxville is in a temperate climate zone. The summers are always green and gentle. The fall color is truly magnificent as hills light up in brilliant autumn hues. Winter is brief and mild. Spring arrives early and stays for a long time, featuring glorious dogwoods, azaleas and other beautiful flowers.
Annual Average Temperature: 60.0 degrees F.
Average Low Temperature: January 30 degrees F., July 68 degrees F.
Average High Temperature: January 47 degrees F.; July 87 degrees F.
Annual Average Precipitation: 47.29 inches
Annual Average Snowfall: 12 inches
Elevation: 936 feet above sea level.
Emergency Phone Numbers:
Universal Emergency 911
Ambulance Service 911 or (865) 521-2008
Knoxville Police Department (865) 521-1200
Knox County Sheriff (865) 215-2432
Emergency for DEAF (865) 637-3323
Fire Department - Knox County (865) 675-0500
Rescue Squad (865) 546-4821
Poison Control Center (865) 544-9400