Knox County Tennessee

Convenience Center Normal Hours of Operation

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturdays 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Closed: Wednesdays, Sundays & holidays

Gates close promptly at published closing times.

Centers may close early due to inclement weather, power outages, or if containers are full and cannot be emptied.

2024 Convenience Center Holiday Schedule

For the entire calendar year, planned holiday closures at our centers are available here on the website and clearly indicated on signs at the center gates, which close strictly according to the published times. Additionally, early closures may occur due to adverse weather conditions, power outages, or if containers reach full capacity. To stay informed about any changes to our holiday schedule, modifications to operating hours, or imminent center closures, we strongly encourage center users to contact our office at 865-215-5865. Our outgoing voicemail greeting is consistently updated before each closure to ensure you receive the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding our center hours.

  • Monday, January 1, 2024 -New Year's Day
  • Monday, January 15, 2024 -Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Monday, February 19, 2024 -Presidents' Day
  • Friday, March 29, 2024 -Good Friday
  • Monday, May 27, 2024 -Memorial Day
  • Wednesday, June 19, 2024 -Juneteenth (centers always closed on Wednesdays)
  • Thursday, July 4, 2024 -Independence Day
  • Monday, Sep 2, 2024 -Labor Day
  • Monday, November 11, 2024 -Veterans Day
  • Thursday, November 28, -Thanksgiving Day
  • Tuesday, December 24, -Christmas Eve
  • Wednesday, December 25, -Christmas Day (centers always closed on Wednesdays)

2025 Convenience Center Holiday Schedule

For the entire calendar year, planned holiday closures at our centers are available here on the website and clearly indicated on signs at the center gates, which close strictly according to the published times. Additionally, early closures may occur due to adverse weather conditions, power outages, or if containers reach full capacity. To stay informed about any changes to our holiday schedule, modifications to operating hours, or imminent center closures, we strongly encourage center users to contact our office at 865-215-5865. Our outgoing voicemail greeting is consistently updated before each closure to ensure you receive the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding our center hours.

  • Wednesday, January 1, 2025 -New Year's Day (centers always closed on Wednesdays)
  • Monday, January 20, 2025 -Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Monday, February 17, 2025 -Presidents' Day
  • Friday, April 18, 2025 -Spring Holiday
  • Monday, May 26, 2025 -Memorial Day
  • Thursday, June 19, 2025 -Emancipation Day (Juneteenth Independence Day)
  • Friday, July 4, 2025 -Independence Day
  • Monday, September 1, 2025 -Labor Day
  • Tuesday, November 11, 2025 -Veterans Day
  • Thursday, November 27, 2025 -Thanksgiving Holiday
  • Wednesday, December 24, 2025 -Winter Holidays (centers always closed on Wednesdays)
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025 -Winter Holidays