Best Drivable Christmas Light Displays in Knoxville 2025
- Dec 3, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Dec 11, 2025
Looking for Christmas light displays you can enjoy without ever leaving your car? Perfect for senior dogs, anxious/reactive dogs, or anyone who just wants to stay warm! Here are the best drivable (or mostly drivable) light shows in the Knoxville area for 2025. Load up the pups, crank the Christmas music, and enjoy the show from the warmth of your car!
1. Christmas on Conner
3008 Conner Drive, Knoxville, TN A classic! You can slowly drive by or even park along the street and watch. Thousands of lights synchronized to music — tune to 91.5 FM and let the dogs “watch” from the window. Over 7,500 lights programmed to twinkle, shine, and dance to holiday tunes. Check out the remote control app for extra fun: christmasonconner.remotefalcon.com/remoteFalcon.
2025 Dates/Times: 5:30-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday | 5:30-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, from late November through early January (confirm via link or local listings). Free.
2. West Hills Christmas Light Show
7008 Hampshire Drive, Knoxville, TN Completely viewable from your car. The homeowners sync the lights to music you can hear on a specific FM station. Perfect slow-roll territory. Follow updates on their Facebook page: facebook.com/WestHillsChristmas.
2025 Dates/Times: Evenings in December (check Facebook for exact schedule; usually 6-10 p.m.). Free.
3. Hardin Valley Light Show
1712 Golden Nugget Lane, Knoxville, TN Another radio-tuned, drive-right-up display. The whole cul-de-sac gets in on the fun, so you can loop around a couple of times if the pups are loving it.
2025 Dates/Times: Evenings from late November through December (typically 6-10 p.m.; verify locally as it's a neighborhood effort). Free.
4. Johnson Christmas Lights
4901 Fragrant Cloud Lane, Knoxville, TN This one is absolutely massive and best enjoyed by driving super slowly past the house (or parking nearby if traffic allows). Lights, inflatables, and plenty of wow-factor. Tune to 91.5 FM for music. Stay tuned via their Facebook: facebook.com/johnsonchristmasTN.
2025 Dates/Times: Evenings in December (check Facebook for specifics; often 6-10 p.m.). Free.
5. Listen to the Lights!
929 Oak Haven Road, Knoxville, TN As the name says — listen (and watch) from your car! Tune to 98.9 FM and enjoy a full synchronized show with illuminated trees, holiday decorations, and bubbles. This year features an updated performance to “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra with new props. More info on Facebook: facebook.com/BranchLights.
2025 Dates/Times: Starts at 6 p.m. daily through Jan. 6 (show runtime just over 35 minutes; typically 5:30-10 p.m.). Free.
6. Villa Gardens Light Show
5610 Villa Road, Knoxville, TN The residents at Villa Gardens go all out every year. You can drive the loop around the campus and see everything without ever leaving your vehicle.
2025 Dates/Times: Evenings from late November through December (usually dusk to 10 p.m.; confirm locally). Free.
7. Gray Eagle Lane Neighborhood (off Bob Gray Road), Knoxville
This is one of those rare “whole neighborhood” displays. Yes, there’s usually a line of cars, but you stay in your vehicle the entire time — it’s basically a Christmas lights parade at 5 mph. Great for dogs who love watching the world go by. Several homes in the Gray Eagle Springs subdivision shine with holiday spirit and cheer. 2025 Dates/Times: Evenings in December (typically 6-9 p.m.; no official site, so check community updates or drive by). Free.
8. A Quails Bend Lane Christmas Light Show
8825 Quails Bend Ln, Knoxville, TN 37932 Don't miss this dazzling drive-by spectacle in West Knoxville — perfect for a relaxed cruise with the windows down (just a crack for the pups!). Expect synchronized lights, festive animations, and holiday cheer you can enjoy from the comfort of your car. Follow updates on their Facebook page: facebook.com/A-Quails-Bend-Lane-Christmas-237251896322263. 2025 Dates/Times: Evenings in December (check Facebook for exact schedule; typically 6-10 p.m.). Free.
9. Muddy Creek Christmas Lights – Stumpy’s Holiday Spectacular
NEW LOCATION in 2025: 10740 Faith Promise Lane, Knoxville, TN 37931 Formerly in Loudon County, now super convenient off Hardin Valley Road. Huge display with more than 200,000 lights creating a 30-minute show, lots of animated characters, and fully drivable. Beyond the lights, check out the LED angel selfie station, on-site food trucks, Santa Land, mascots, s'mores, and more. Follow for updates on their Facebook: facebook.com/muddycreekchristmaslights. Visit holidayspectaculartn.com for more information.
2025 Dates/Times: Nov. 28-Dec. 28; 6-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday | 6-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $13-$15 adults | $8-$10 kids 6-15 | Free for under 5.
10. Christmas at Chilhowee Park
3301 E. Magnolia Ave., Knoxville, TN (Enter at 401 Lakeside St.) Drive or walk through the park to see the dazzling light display, including the lit tree in the bandstand and holiday decorations throughout. Free hayrides around the park to view the lights (optional, but drivable loop available).
2025 Dates/Times: Lights nightly through Jan. 1 (until 10 p.m.); main event Fri., Nov. 21, 6-9 p.m. (tree lighting at 6 p.m., with free activities, photos with Santa, crafts, and Touch-A-Truck). Free. More info: facebook.com/ChilhoweePark.
11. Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland at Soaky Mountain Waterpark (Sevierville)
If you’re willing to drive about 35–40 minutes east, this is the king of drive-through light shows. You literally never leave your car — it’s a several-mile route of millions of lights synchronized to music (tune to your radio). Dog-friendly, stroller-friendly, senior-friendly… everyone-friendly. New 12 Days of Christmas theme for 2025! After the show, visit Snowy Mountain Village (select nights) for bounce houses, photo ops, food, desserts, carnival games, crafts, and Santa. Tickets required (book online to save time).
2025 Dates/Times: Nov. 14, 2025–Jan. 4, 2026; 6-10 p.m. daily (or later on weekends; rain or shine). Tickets: $39.95 standard per car | $34.95 value (Mon-Thu, select dates) + taxes/fees. Check shadrackchristmas.com.
There you have it — all the Christmas magic from the warmth of your car, with zero frozen paws! After you’ve soaked up the twinkling lights, keep the cozy vibes going and swing by one of Knoxville’s dog-friendly indoor breweries for a post-light-hunt pint. I just put together the ultimate guide to the best indoor spots where both you and your dog are always welcome — grab it here: The Ultimate 2025–2026 Guide to Indoor Dog-Friendly Breweries in Knoxville
If you visit any of the light displays (or the breweries!), tag me in your photos — I absolutely love seeing local pups living their best holiday life.
Merry Christmas and happy light-hunting!
Related Posts:
Comments