Pack or skip
Winter coat for Knoxville in December
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 31°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
Knoxville in December averages highs of 51°F, lows of 31°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 31°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.