With Christmas Eve and Day approaching, City of Knoxville and Marion County offices will be closed to recognize the holiday. Many retailers and financial institutions also close for the holiday. Many places will close either all day Friday or will have shortened hours.

In Knoxville, City Hall is also closed today. The Marion County Courthouse is open today and closed all day Friday. The Knoxville Library closes at 3:00 p.m. today and is closed all day Friday.

Those needing to do business at these locations should plan to do so today or Monday.