Market News

Chattanooga Planning Commission Clears 300+ New Homes Across Four Developments

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission recommended approval of more than 300 new homes across four developments at its July meeting, with the largest cases heading to City Council on Aug. 11.

Market News

Metro Council Takes Final Vote Tonight on Seizing $23M Zoo-Adjacent Data Center Site

Mayor Freddie O'Connell's bill to acquire the zoo-adjacent DC Blox data center property through negotiation or condemnation faces a final Metro Council vote Tuesday night, on top of a data-center moratorium already in force through Dec. 1.

Market News

Tri-Cities Home Prices Set to Hold Flat Through December, NETAR Forecast Says

The Northeast Tennessee Association of REALTORS released an Aug. 2 outlook concluding that Tri-Cities home prices have already banked most of 2026's gains and should hold roughly flat through December.

Market News

225-Unit South Knoxville Waterfront Apartments Deadlocked 5-5 at Planning Commission

A six-story, 225-unit apartment complex proposed just south of the Gay Street Bridge stalled again after Knoxville-Knox County planning commissioners split 5-5 and asked the developer to go back to the neighborhood.

Market News

Pigeon Forge Awards $5.8M Westside Connector Contract — What It Means for Home Values

Pigeon Forge City Commission approved a $5.8 million construction contract for the next phase of the Westside Connector, pushing the bypass across the Parkway and closer to the neighborhoods it was designed to relieve.

Chattanooga

Is Ooltewah TN a Good Place to Live in 2026? Schools, Prices & Verdict

Top-rated Hamilton County schools and newer construction come at a $70K premium over Chattanooga. The honest 2026 verdict on Ooltewah.

Nashville

Living in Franklin TN vs Brentwood TN: Which Is Better for Buyers in 2026?

Same county, same top schools, $275K price gap. How Williamson County buyers should actually choose between Franklin and Brentwood in 2026.

Tri-Cities

Is Kingsport TN a Good Place to Live in 2026? An Honest Look

Median home prices 28% below the national average, A-rated schools, and mountains in every direction. Here's the honest 2026 verdict on Kingsport.

Smokies

Cost of Living in Townsend TN in 2026: The Peaceful Side of the Smokies, Priced Out

Townsend runs about 9% below the national average for living costs — but housing is the big variable. Here's the full 2026 breakdown.

Knoxville

How to Sell Your Home in Loudon TN for Top Dollar in 2026

Loudon homes are averaging 82-91 days on market in 2026. Here's how to price, prepare, and market yours to sell fast and for top dollar.

Sevierville

Home Sold Fast in Sevierville: How Bart Got It Done for Lisa

Read Lisa's 5-star review about working with Bart at Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty in Sevierville, Tennessee.

Market News

$130M Station 33 Breaks Ground on South Broad — Condos, Hotel, and Food Hall Coming to Chattanooga

A team of local developers broke ground on Station 33, a $130 million mixed-use project at South Broad and 33rd streets — Chattanooga's largest new walkable destination, with luxury condos, a boutique hotel, and a curated food hall.

Market News

Franklin Sets Aug. 11 Public Hearings on Four Developments Totaling 450+ Homes

The Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen scheduled public hearings for four residential developments — Bassett, Denson Place, Iris Place, and Poplars Reserve — all heading to the board's August 11 meeting.

Market News

Johnson City Approves $21M Tax Incentive for 1,049-Unit Burlington Mills Redevelopment

Johnson City's Industrial Development Board approved a tax incentive agreement that clears the way for the largest residential project in the Tri-Cities — 1,049 apartments and 100,000 square feet of retail on the former Burlington Mills site.

Market News

123-Unit Subdivision Breaks Ground on Millertown Pike as East Knox County Keeps Growing

Heavy equipment is already moving dirt on Millertown Pike, where a developer is building 123 new homes on 43 acres — one of the larger active residential projects in east Knox County.

Market News

Gatlinburg Property Tax Rate Drops to 6.91¢ After Reappraisal — $136.4M Budget Approved on First Reading

Gatlinburg's City Commission approved first reading of the FY2026-27 budget and a certified property tax rate that dropped from 12.57 cents to 6.91 cents per $100 assessed valuation — a direct result of higher property values across the city.

Smokies

Cost of Living in Pigeon Forge TN: What It Really Costs in 2026

Pigeon Forge runs ~8% below the national cost of living — except housing. Here's the full 2026 budget breakdown for buyers and relocators.

Knoxville

How to Sell Your Home in Alcoa TN for Top Dollar in 2026

Alcoa list prices are down ~4% and homes sell in ~34 days. Here's the 7-step plan to sell for top dollar in 2026 — backed by a guaranteed sale program.

Market News

South Knoxville Workforce Housing Vote Postponed Over Tax Break Fight

A South Knoxville townhome project asking for a 20-year tax incentive was put on hold July 27 after pushback from the district's commissioner.

Market News

Johnson City Green-Lights 120 Townhomes on Hopper Road as Three More Projects Move Forward

Four separate votes across Johnson City and Kingsport in July tell you where Tri-Cities housing supply is actually being added — and where the fights are.

Market News

Sevierville Approves Road Deal for Foothills at Red Bank — 223 Homes Now, Hundreds More Possible

Sevierville leaders unanimously approved an agreement making the developer pay for intersection improvements at Pittman Center and Red Bank Road — clearing another hurdle for the area's largest new residential community.

Market News

Chattanooga Council Blindsided by $150M Housing Bond Push — Here's What's Actually Happening

A federal deadline in early August sent the Chattanooga Housing Authority scrambling — and left City Council members and neighbors learning about project sites from a weekend rumor.

Market News

Franklin Advances Poplars Reserve Annexation; Brentwood Moves on Crews Subdivision and a 40% Green Space Rule

Two Williamson County votes in late July set up back-to-back August public hearings — and both point the same direction: fewer, larger-lot homes with more protected green space.

Smokies

Is Wears Valley TN a Good Place to Live in 2026?

Mountain views, low taxes, and no tourist strip — what living in Wears Valley actually looks like in 2026, including prices and trade-offs.

Knoxville

How to Sell Your Home in Maryville TN for Top Dollar in 2026

Maryville's 2026 market is balanced — here's the exact playbook to sell for top dollar, from pricing to Tracy King's Guaranteed Sale Program.