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Opening days in Knoxville: what's closed on Saturday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 6 top attractions in Knoxville with known opening hours, 2 close on Saturday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Thursday in Knoxville
0 closed · 6 open
Closed on Thursday
Nothing closes on Thursday — all 6 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Thursday
- Knoxville Museum of Art10:00–17:00
- Ijams Nature Center10:00–17:00
- Zoo Knoxville9:00–16:00
- Tennessee Theatre10:00–15:00
- Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum7:00–21:00Open late
- James White's Fort10:00–16:00
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Museum of Art | ✕ | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 13–17 |
| Ijams Nature Center | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 9–17 | 10–17 |
| Zoo Knoxville | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 |
| Tennessee Theatre | 10–15 | 10–15 | 10–15 | 10–15 | 10–15 | ✕ | ✕ |
| Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum | 7–21 | 7–21 | 7–21 | 7–21 | 7–21 | 7–21 | 7–21 |
| James White's Fort | 10–16 | 10–16 | 10–16 | 10–16 | 10–16 | ✕ | ✕ |
Open late in Knoxville
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Knoxville Botanical Garden and ArboretumOpen late until 21:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Knoxville closed on Saturday?
Some are. 2 of the 6 top sights in Knoxville with known hours close on Saturday: Tennessee Theatre, James White's Fort. The other 4 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Knoxville?
On Sunday, 4 of the 6 top sights in Knoxville are open: Knoxville Museum of Art, Ijams Nature Center, Zoo Knoxville, Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum.
Which attractions in Knoxville are open every day?
3 top sights in Knoxville are open all seven days: Ijams Nature Center, Zoo Knoxville, Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum.
Which sights in Knoxville are open late?
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-02-23). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (America/New_York).
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