Best Places for Holiday Photos with Your Dog in Knoxville 2025

(Santa Paws, Christmas Lights Backdrops, Tree Farms & More)

Your dog absolutely belongs on the family Christmas card this year! Here are Knoxville’s 2025 holiday season Santa photo events, festive backdrops and winter activities where pups aren’t just tolerated, they’re part of the celebration.

Whether you want classic Santa photos, outdoor holiday lights or a Christmas tree farm, this guide covers the best dog-friendly Christmas photo spots in and around Knoxville.

Dog Friendly Santa Photos in Knoxville

865 Santa at The Dog Stop West

Friday, November 28 (Black Friday) | 10 AM–2 PM

4589 Kingston Pike, Bearden

Kick off your holiday weekend with Santa pics for your dog (and your human kids if you feel like including them). A simple, stress-free Santa Paws setup that’s close to town.

Ebony & Ivory Brewing: Santa Paws

Saturday, December 6 | 1–3 PM

1805 North Central St, North Knoxville

Santa, craft beer and your dog in one place. Indoors, cozy and extremely Knoxville. Perfect for a laid-back Christmas card.

Hi-Wire Brewing: Santa Paws Indoor Holiday Market

Saturday, December 14 | 2–5 P

2020 Barber St, South Knoxville

Get Santa photos plus shop local vendors and support the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley. Indoor, dog-friendly, and ideal if you want festive photos without freezing.

Pet Supplies Plus + Knox Vintage Pet Project

December 13 | 2–4 PM

138 N Peters Rd, West Knoxville

Professional photographer, just $10, and all proceeds benefit Knox Vintage Pet Project rescue. Affordable, adorable, and supports a great cause.

PetSmart Santa Photo Days

December 13–14 |

Most locations

Free Santa photos for pets nationwide. Reservations required.

Bass Pro Shops: Santa’s Wonderland (Kodak/Sevierville)

Now through December 24

3629 Outdoor Sportsman Pl, Kodak

Free 4×6 Santa photo in the massive holiday village setup. Dogs are allowed, although hours vary, so double-check their website before you drive. About 30–40 minutes from Knoxville, but worth it for the photos.

Bonus: Gorgeous Holiday Light & Outdoor Backdrop Spots (Bring Your Own Camera/Phone)

• Downtown Clinton Cookie Crawl – December 13 Free photos with Santa on the square, entire event is outdoors and dogs are encouraged. Perfect small-town Christmas vibe.

• Dog-Friendly Christmas Tree Farms (see our full guide here) Bluebird, Wilson Glyn, Lucky Dog, Arwood’s, and TNT Christmas Tree Farms all have beautiful tree fields and rustic barns — golden-hour photos here are Christmas-card magic.

• Downtown Knoxville Lights & Market Square Tree Leashed dogs are welcome on Market Square and Krutch Park. The big tree and all the twinkle lights make an incredible (and free) backdrop.

Your dog has been very good this year. Make sure they get their moment with Santa!