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Do I need to fix up my Chattanooga house before selling?

Usually no — fix what an inspector will flag, then price to Chattanooga solds. Realtor.com’s city median sold, opened Aug. 31, 2026, was $370,000.

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My listing expired in Nashville — what now?

Change price, condition, or access — then relist with a landing plan. Realtor.com’s Nashville median sold, opened Aug. 31, 2026, was $483,680 with 67 days on market.

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How much is my Bristol home worth in 2026?

Worth is your street’s solds, not the city median. Realtor.com’s Bristol median sold, opened Aug. 31, 2026, was $268,000 with 51 days on market.

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My listing expired in Knoxville — what now?

Change price, condition, or access — then relist with a landing plan. Realtor.com’s Knoxville median sold, opened Aug. 31, 2026, was $410,000 with 54 days on market.

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Should I sell my Gatlinburg house now or wait until fall 2026?

Sell now if you already know the next address. Waiting until fall adds weeks to an 85-day Gatlinburg clock. Realtor.com median sold, opened Aug. 31, 2026, was $485,625.

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East Ridge Caps Vape Shops; Ace Hardware Next

East Ridge has a new C-2 specialty-shop ordinance for vape, tobacco, and cannabinoid stores, with Use on Review and distance limits, Gail Perry reported Aug. 29, 2026. The next council meeting is set to take up an Ace Hardware expansion at 3502 Ringgold Road.

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Lee, BNA Propose Naming Airport for Dolly Parton

Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport announced Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, their intent to name BNA in honor of Dolly Parton. The name has not changed. The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority is set to address the proposal and its naming policy on Thursday, Sept. 17.

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Bristol VA Takes Up Data-Center Special-Use Permit

Bristol, Virginia, City Council unanimously approved first reading this week of an ordinance requiring a special use permit for data centers. Second reading is Sept. 8; if it passes, the rule would take effect Oct. 8, the Bristol Herald Courier and WCYB reported.

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Knox Planning OKs 255 Units on Maryville Pike 13-0

The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, approved 13-0 a revised plan for up to 255 multi-dwelling units on about 76 acres along Maryville Pike, cases 8-SG-26-C and 8-F-26-DP, for Mesana Investments, LLC.

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Gatlinburg OKs RFPs Instead of Sealed Bids

Gatlinburg City Commission on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, approved a policy allowing requests for proposals instead of competitive sealed bids under certain conditions, with public notice still required, The Mountain Press reported.

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What does it cost to sell a house in Chattanooga?

Plan on commission, closing costs, repairs, and concessions — often high single digits of sale price before you net. Realtor.com’s Chattanooga median sold, opened Aug. 28, 2026, was $370,000.

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Why didn't my house sell in Nashville?

It missed comps, condition, or access — not a frozen city. Realtor.com’s Nashville median sold, opened Aug. 28, 2026, was $483,680 with 67 days on market.

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How much is my Johnson City home worth in 2026?

Your Johnson City home is worth what a buyer will pay against closed comps, not an online estimate. Realtor.com’s median sold, opened Aug. 28, 2026, was $332,500.

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Do I need to fix up my Knoxville house before selling?

Usually no — fix what an inspector will flag, then price to Knoxville solds. Realtor.com’s city median sold, opened Aug. 28, 2026, was $410,000.

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How fast do homes sell in Sevierville?

Most Sevierville homes that sell go pending in about 89 days when priced to recent solds. Realtor.com’s city median sold, opened Aug. 28, 2026, was $475,000.

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County Allows Flat Top Manufactured Home 5-4 on Appeal

The Hamilton County Commission on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, voted 5-4 to grant a special-permit appeal for a single-wide manufactured home at 12632 Jones Gap Road on 2.7 acres on Flat Top Mountain.

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Franklin Annexes Poplars Reserve 6-2 on Final Reading

Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, gave 6-2 third and final reading approval to annex 22.78 acres north of Clovercroft Road as a Planned District for 41 single-family lots known as Poplars Reserve.

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Kingsport Holds $1.67 Tax Rate; Board Hears AF-239-2026

The City of Kingsport says the FY2027 property tax rate remains $1.67 per $100 of assessed value with no increase. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s Aug. 18, 2026 agenda listed a public hearing on AF-239-2026 to fix the tax rate.

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Knoxville OKs PILOT Talks for 335 Magnolia Apartments

Knoxville City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, authorized the Industrial Development Board to negotiate a PILOT with WP South Acquisitions LLC for a $98.5 million, 335-apartment project at Patton and Georgia streets, plus a $3.1 million Magnolia streetscape.

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Pigeon Forge Caps New City Hall at $43.6 Million GMP

Pigeon Forge city commissioners agreed Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, to pay up to $43.6 million for a new city hall, a guaranteed maximum price that came in below budget, with a July 2028 move-in target.

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How fast do homes sell in Chattanooga?

Chattanooga-area homes typically go pending in about 48 days on the July board tape. A $400K-plus house still has to list to start that clock.

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What does it cost to sell a house in Nashville?

It costs the negotiated brokerage fee plus title, prorations, concessions, and prep — not a posted Nashville percent. On a $400K-plus house, the expensive line is a weak net.

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Can I buy a house before selling mine in Bristol?

Yes — if this house is not a coin flip. Bristol’s June tape ran 53 median days, 332 listings, and 98% of ask.

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Why didn't my house sell in Knoxville?

It did not sell because the list price, condition, or timing missed what June buyers actually paid. Realtor.com’s Knoxville median was 47 days and $400,000 sold.

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How much is my Pigeon Forge home worth in 2026?

Your Pigeon Forge home is worth what a qualified buyer will pay against closed comps, not an online estimate. Realtor.com’s June median sold price was $547,500.

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