Pack or skip
Winter coat for Knoxville in January
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 29°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
Knoxville in January averages highs of 48°F, lows of 29°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 29°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.