Sevier County

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Why didn't my house sell in Gatlinburg?

Usually price, condition, or marketing — not that Gatlinburg stopped selling. Fix the mismatch, then re-list with a dated exit.

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What does it cost to sell a house in Sevierville?

Expect roughly 6–10% of the sale price all-in for a typical Sevierville retail sale before you net cash for the next house.

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How fast do homes sell in Gatlinburg?

About 85 median days on market on Realtor.com’s Gatlinburg page opened Sep. 4, 2026 — plan that clock before the next purchase.

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Can I buy a house before selling mine in Pigeon Forge?

Yes — if this sale has a dated exit. Contingent offers lose on a 92-day Pigeon Forge clock. Realtor.com’s median sold, opened Sep. 3, 2026, was $475,000.

Sevierville

Sevierville Sets Sept. 23 Meeting on Old Knoxville Hwy Phase 1

Sevierville will host Public Meeting #2 on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Convention Center for Phase 1 of Old Knoxville Highway — Gists Creek Road to West Main Street — with right-of-way next.

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Why didn't my house sell in Sevierville?

Usually price, condition, or timing — not “the market died.” Realtor.com’s Sevierville page, opened Sep. 2, 2026, prints 89 median days and a buyer’s market.

Sevierville

Sevierville Posts Sept. 3 Hearing on Cate Road 28-Cabin PUD

Sevierville Planning Commission’s Sept. 3, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Civic Center agenda lists final PUD site-plan review for a 28-unit cabin development on Cate Road — Tax Map 72, Parcel 6.00 — in HDR, with staff recommending approval subject to utility comments.

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How fast do homes sell in Pigeon Forge?

Most Pigeon Forge homes that sell go pending in about 92 days when priced to recent solds. Realtor.com’s city median sold, opened Sep. 1, 2026, was $475,000.

Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge Sets Sept. 14 Hearing on Wears Valley R-1 to C-6

City Recorder Dennis Clabo's Aug. 25 notice sets a Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, 5:30 p.m. public hearing in Pigeon Forge City Hall on rezoning 1.6 acres of 3.6 at 640 Wears Valley Road — Parcel 142.01, Tax Map 082 — from R-1 to C-6.

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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.

Gatlinburg

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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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.

Pigeon Forge

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 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.

Sevier County

Sevier County Sets $0.87 Property Tax Rate After Reappraisal

Sevier County Commission locked $0.87 per $100 of assessed value after reappraisal, rounding up past the certified rate while the Board of Equalization was still hearing appeals.

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How much is my Sevierville home worth in 2026?

Your Sevierville home is worth what a qualified buyer will pay against closed comps, not an online estimate. Realtor.com’s June median sold price was $488,249.

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How much is my Gatlinburg home worth in 2026?

Your Gatlinburg home is worth what a qualified buyer will pay against closed comps, not an online estimate. Realtor.com’s June median sold price was $689,000.

Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg Passes $136.4M Budget and QR Signage Ban

Gatlinburg City Commission approved final reading of its $136.4 million FY2026-27 budget last week, The Mountain Press reported Aug. 24, plus a QR-code signage ban. 4% COLA, Herbert Holt riverbank, Mills Park wooden bridge, $1.3 million welcome sign, Douglas Lake intake share. The 6.91-cent tax rate

Sevierville

Sevierville Annexes 66 Acres on Old Newport Highway on Third Reading

Sevierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen gave third-reading approval Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, to annex about 66.34 vacant acres on Old Newport Highway. Intermediate commercial and low-density residential zoning are in; no development is approved.

Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge Takes Up C-PACER Tonight, Plus a Mill Creek Grant

Pigeon Forge City Commission meets Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Item 5 is Resolution 2026-978, an intent to consider a C-PACER program. The same packet asks permission to pursue a TDOT grant for the Mill Creek West Connector.

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Should I sell my Pigeon Forge house now or wait until fall?

Sell now if you already know the next house. Waiting until fall does not freeze 79 cabin days on market or the 6.65% 30-year — it just delays the listing that funds the move.

Sevierville

Sevierville Passes Town Center Rezoning on Cedar, Joy, and Parkway

Sevierville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed Ordinance O-2026-008 on third and final reading Aug. 3, 2026, rezoning four downtown parcels totaling about 1.23 acres from Intermediate Commercial to Town Center. Helton, McCroskey, Ohman, and Rader voted yes; Koester abstained.

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

Fix the items a Gatlinburg buyer will treat as risk — roof, HVAC, moisture, and decks — and skip the remodel you will not recoup. Over-improving delays the sale that funds your next house.

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Can I buy a house before selling mine in Sevierville?

Yes — you can buy in Sevierville before you sell if you have a written exit on the house you own. Here is how the timing works for a $400K+ East Tennessee owner who wants to move up.

Pigeon Forge

14th Annual Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion Opens Today at LeConte Center

The 14th annual Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion opens today, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at the LeConte Center, 2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 22. Tickets are $20, $10 for ages 6–12, and free for 5 and under, with no presales.