Driving around town to find the best light display has always been one of my favorite Christmas traditions. My parents drove us around every year of my childhood, and my husband and I have been doing the same with our kids for the last 20 years. Always – always – with The Carpenters playing in the background (my Christmas playlist is long, but Karen Carpenter will always take the top spot). Holiday decorations have changed (a lot!) since the ’80s and the Knoxville area has some amazing light displays that you just shouldn’t miss!
Below is a list of some of our favorites and a link to a map so you can plan out your holiday tour for all the Knoxville Christmas lights. If you know of other locations, please leave a comment – we’ll be adding to this list throughout December!
My family also added a new tradition a few years ago: a Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt. We’re slightly competitive and had a blast trying to check off all of the items on our list.
I’m sharing this Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt printable with you and hope that you enjoy adding this fun tradition to your holiday season!
Knoxville Christmas Lights and Surrounding Areas
Download your free printable – and enjoy!
Christmas on Conner
3008 Conner Drive, Knoxville
West Hills Christmas Light Show
7008 Hampshire Drive, Knoxville
Hardin Valley Light Show
1712 Golden Nugget Lane, Knoxville
Johnson Christmas Lights
4901 Fragrant Cloud Lane, Knoxville
Listen to the Lights!
929 Oak Haven Road, Knoxville
Christmas Lights
10416 Harrison Springs Lane, Knoxville
Villa Gardens Light Show
5610 Villa Road, Knoxville
Gray Eagle Lane (off of Bob Gray Road) Knoxville: Many houses are decorated in this neighborhood. Be prepared to wait in a line to get through the neighborhood.
Muddy Creek Christmas Lights {Stumpy’s Holiday Spectacular}
New Location:10740 Faith Promise Lane Knoxville, Tennessee 37931
Admission: Adults (16+) $15.00, Children $10.00, Children 5 & Under Free
Discounted tickets are available here while supplies last.
Loudon County
10875 US-11, Lenoir City
If you’ve ever driven down Kingston Pike past Watt Road, into Lenoir City, you’ve seen this one! Gorgeous display.
Loudon Municipal Park Drive/Walk Through Light Display
1470 Roberson Springs Road, Loudon
Lights on Vinita
103 Vinita Ln, Loudon, TN
Blount County
Listen to the Lights Maryville
2959 W Hills Dr. Maryville
Candy Cane Lane
Remington Park Drive Maryville
Blount County Courthouse
Festival of Trees
Thursday, December 4th • Tree Lighting at 6:30 PM • Blount County Courthouse
The Blount County Courthouse lawn will be illuminated by live Christmas trees of all sizes, colors, and themes. This unique month-long event allows the community to enjoy the festival by driving by or walking through for a closer look. The Festival opening will take place on the Courthouse lawn and will include entertainment, refreshments, and visits with Santa Claus.
Ferrell Family Christmas
2231 Richwood Dr. Maryville, TN 37803
City of Alcoa Tree Lighting
223 Associates Boulevard, Alcoa, TN 37701
December 1st 2025 (Rain Date: Dec. 2) • 6:15 PM • Pedestrian Bridge at the Springbrook Corporate Center
H.O.M.E for the Holidays
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, Alcoa, TN
Join us on December 6th for family fun and light refreshments. If you choose to put a tree in the lower field, please do so prior to the event with the last day being November 28th.
Sevier County 
Downtown Sevierville offers plenty of holiday merriment the first weekend of December. On Thursday, December 4, enjoy an old-fashioned tree lighting at the Sevier County Courthouse complete with children’s crafts, photos with Santa, delicious holiday snacks and music during Christmas at the Courthouse from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm.
Winterfest Lights in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg
Draped in more than 12 million lights, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg create a winter wonderland for locals and guests alike to enjoy during the annual Winterfest celebration. The lights of Winterfest shine from early November through the end of February.
Whether this is your first time visiting the Smoky Mountains or you’re making a return trip, Winterfest is the perfect occasion to share special memories with family and friends.
Experience a true winter wonderland in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville. Millions of small, twinkling lights come together on streets throughout the mountain towns to form elaborate displays that will leave you in awe.
Reader Recommendations:
{These are reader recommendations and some do not have websites or Facebook pages for us to double check so visit at your own risk!}
8506 Farmington Drive, Knoxville 37923
508 Running Brook Drive, Strawberry Plains 37871 (thousands of lights and blow mold displays)
808 Commonwealth Drive, Strawberry Plains 37871 (lights and trees set to synchronized music)
A Quails Bend Lane Christmas Light Show
8825 Quails Bend Ln, Knoxville 37932
East Emory Road (7512 Majors Rd Corryton, TN)
5005 Marvel Ln, Knoxville, TN 37938 (Halls)
Karns Projection House, 7013 Yellow Oak Ln in Karns behind the library
Public Christmas Light Locations
Knoxville Smokies Winter Wonderland Lightshow {NEW THIS YEAR}
Covenant Health Park
500 E Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915
Tickets start at just $9.99, Meet & Greet with Santa – available Thursday through Saturday, Cookie Decorating & Ornament Painting Station that is fun for all ages! Write letters to Santa, Kids Train Ride – where kids can enjoy a festive ride around the ballpark, local vendors, purchase themed merchandise in our team store, delicious food & drinks with seasonal favorites and themed snacks including making your own s’more.
Anakeesta Enchanted Winter
576 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
November 14th – January 4th
Experience the magic of the Enchanted Christmas at Anakeesta, where the beauty of the season comes alive with over a million sparkling lights illuminating the mountaintop! Delight in a variety of festive treats and seasonal favorites as you take a stroll on the hot cocoa crawl and cozy up by the fire pits. Enjoy captivating live entertainment that will fill the air with holiday cheer, creating unforgettable memories for the whole family. Join us in this winter wonderland and embrace the joy and warmth of the holiday spirit!
Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland
Soaky Mountain Waterpark
175 Gists Breek Road
Sevierville, TN 37876
November 14 – January 4; M-F 6:00PM-10:00PM, Sat-Sun 6:00PM-10:00PM or later
Open Rain or Shine & On Holidays
Standard Ticket $39.95 per car plus taxes & fees, $34.95 in advance. Value Ticket $34.95 per car plus taxes & fees. Credit cards accepted.
Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland, a beloved drive-through light show, has become a cherished family tradition for many. This year’s display is sure to impress with acres of lights synchronized to music playing on your radio and a dazzling assortment of custom displays, including a humorous take on the 12 Days of Christmas. This immersive holiday experience is sure to delight your entire crew. It will illuminate your night, leaving you filled with festive cheer, making it the perfect outing for families, friends, and anyone seeking to create magical memories. After the lightshow, visit Snowy Mountain Village (on select nights) located inside Soaky Mountain Waterpark for loads of fun for all ages, including inflatable bounce houses, activities for kids, photo ops, great food, delicious desserts, carnival games, kids crafts, and on some nights, visit with Santa! SEE WEBSITE FOR VILLAGE SCHEDULE.
Christmas at Chilhowee (Drive Through Lights)
Chilhowee Park
3301 E Magnolia Ave Knoxville, TN 37914
Friday, November 21, 2025-January 1st 2026
Open Nightly until 10pm
FREE
Join us for a free holiday event in Chilhowee Park. We will light the tree in the bandstand followed by free activities, free photos with Santa, crafts and a holiday ‘Touch-A-Truck’ where kids will be able to see decorated construction vehicles, firetrucks and police cars up close. Also enjoy a free hayride around the park to look at the lights! Free parking is available onsite at the entrance located at 401 Lakeside St.
Light Up Lakeshore
5930 Lyons View Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
Beginning November 29th
FREE
From November 29th through January 1st park visitors are invited to view holiday lights throughout the Park. Join the fun and sponsor a tree or area of the Park for a loved one this holiday season. All funds raised through sponsorships go directly toward the ongoing care of the Park. Click the link to sponsor a tree and contact our office at [email protected] to sponsor a Park facility.
Farragut Light the Park
405 N. Campbell Station Road
Farragut, TN 37934
November 25th – January 1, Dusk-10:00PM
FREE
Enjoy this Farragut tradition that sparkles through the entire holiday season! See thousands of holiday lights and drop those letters to Santa in a special mailbox! See website for more details.
Countdown to Farragut Light the Park
405 N. Campbell Station Road
Farragut, TN 37934
November 25, 5:30PM-7:00PM
The Town of Farragut and the Farragut Business Alliance unveil holiday cheer with more than 100,000 twinkling lights. This FREE event also features live entertainment and refreshments.
Holiday Festival of Lights at the Cove
The Cove at Concord Park
11808 S. Northshore Drive
Farragut, TN 37922
December 1 – December 31, 6:00PM-9:00PM, Excluding Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Free
See the park light up each night on a walk around a 3/4 mile loop! Hot drinks will be available for purchase most nights. The Cove has several fire pits available for guests to warm up or roast s’mores. Pets on a leash are welcome.
Peppermint Trail in Downtown Knoxville
Various downtown locations
November 29 – January 5
Enjoy special holiday flavored treats such as hot cocoa and ice cream at participating businesses. Look for the peppermint sticker on the businesses that will have a special peppermint or holiday flavored treat! Downtown Knoxville will have special décor on Market Square that will be sure to help with the holiday spirit! Walk through and capture some family photos by our 42 foot Christmas tree on Gay Street and enjoy thousands of twinkling lights throughout the park! A list of participating businesses can be found on the Peppermint Trail website.
Aspirations in Lights at Aspire Park
Clinton, TN
November 15 – Janary 4
Step into a winter wonderland at Aspirations in Light, a magical, family-friendly event nestled in the heart of Aspire in Clinton, TN. This captivating experience will enchant visitors of all ages with a million twinkling lights, festive music, and immersive light features. Stroll through beautifully lit paths, savor seasonal treats, and make lasting holiday memories in this scenic outdoor adventure.
Smoky Night Lights at Zoo Knoxville
Zoo Knoxville
December – March 7th
After dark at Zoo Knoxville, you are invited to step inside a 360° immersive show celebrating the spirit of the Smokies. Guests look on from an elevated platform, taking in a central multimedia show, where different vantage points offer entirely unique perspectives.
Bryson City Christmas Light Spectacular
Bryson City, NC
Great Smoky Mountain Event Park (formerly Inspiration Park)
1130 Hyatt Creek Road, Bryson City, NC 28713
Tickets: $20 Cars & Family Vans, $40 Activity Vans, and $40 Limos.
Guaranteed to ignite the holiday spirit, the new Smoky Mountain Christmas Light Spectacular is a holiday drive-thru light show set to holiday music and includes custom-built light displays, drive-through tunnels, and holiday scenes to delight everyone from young to old!
Here’s a link to a google map of the above list – we’ll add to it and to this list as we find out about more light displays.
Other Christmas round ups you don’t want to miss:
Knoxville Family Christmas and Holiday Events
Santa Sightings in Knoxville
Knoxville Christmas Tree Farms
Family Events Calendar
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About Raven
Hi, I’m Raven! In 2025, my husband and I celebrated 25 years of marriage, my son graduated from college and my daughter is a current college student. So that perfectly sums up Mom Life for me right now. I’m a right brain living in a left brain world – I work full-time in Finance but do design work on the side. I love dogs, Dolly, sweet tea, and all things pretty. And if you need to find me during the holidays, chances are good I’m curled up with a Hallmark movie.
602 E Fox Den Dr, Farragut TN is a good one. Lots of blow ups, lots of lights. Fun drive by with your kids. Look for the Grinch stealing the lights, my kids pointed it out and loved it.
1408 Tainan Drive
Maryville
We have a light show to music at
12126 Mallard Bay Drive
Farragut, TN
This one is so SO GOOD! Our kids are loving your light show!
Come see our Light Show
537 Mountain Pass lane
Karns Projection House, 7013 Yellow Oak Ln in Karns behind the library. One of a kind full house projection show. 6-10pm nightl
Does anyone know if Christmas Eve is a good day to see these light shows? Or are some of them shut down that night? Particularly thinking of the residential ones.
this is perfect thankyou!!