Tennessee Knoxville Mission
Mission leaders
Andrew and Vanessa Croshaw
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 11320 Station West Dr Ste 101, Farragut TN 37934, United States, 865-671-3466
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Domestic USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping usually works well; many missions prefer packages to the mission office, but ask whether to send to the missionary's apartment instead.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cool-winter, hot-summer · about 1079 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F / 9°C | 31°F / 0°C | 106 mm |
| Feb | 55°F / 13°C | 37°F / 3°C | 163 mm |
| Mar | 62°F / 17°C | 42°F / 5°C | 126 mm |
| Apr | 69°F / 21°C | 48°F / 9°C | 108 mm |
| May | 78°F / 25°C | 58°F / 15°C | 115 mm |
| Jun | 85°F / 30°C | 66°F / 19°C | 82 mm |
| Jul | 89°F / 32°C | 70°F / 21°C | 87 mm |
| Aug | 86°F / 30°C | 68°F / 20°C | 110 mm |
| Sep | 83°F / 28°C | 64°F / 18°C | 85 mm |
| Oct | 73°F / 23°C | 53°F / 12°C | 87 mm |
| Nov | 60°F / 16°C | 42°F / 5°C | 77 mm |
| Dec | 52°F / 11°C | 36°F / 2°C | 113 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English, Spanish
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Knoxville Tennessee Temple — Dedication scheduled (7 March 2027) · ~0 km
- Greenville South Carolina Temple — Site announced (6 April 2025) · ~185 km
- Atlanta Georgia Temple — Operating (June 1, 1983) · ~250 km
- Nashville Tennessee Temple — Operating (May 21, 2000) · ~258 km
The Church in Tennessee
- Church Membership
- 61,991
- Stakes
- 14
- Congregations
- 121
- FamilySearch Centers
- 35
- Temples
- 2
- Missions
- 2
Practical
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 1993
Culture & food
- Greet with a handshake and a smile; first names are common.
- Be on time and keep appointments short and friendly.
- Respect "no soliciting" signs and private property.
- Regional cultures differ a lot: rural South, big cities, Mountain West, etc.
Foods: BBQ and regional comfort food, Tex-Mex / Mexican food, Casseroles at ward dinners, Fast food on a budget
Family groups
- Knoxville Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group
- Tennessee Knoxville Mission Facebook Group
- Knoxville 1993-96 President Richard K. Sager Group
- Tennessee Knoxville Mission! <3 Facebook Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources