Best In Tennessee Real Estate™: Knoxville

🏆 Ranked #1 in New Home Permits Growth in Tennessee — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Knox County’s 4.4% year-over-year increase in new single-unit home permits is not just a number—it’s a strategic bet on future demand. The University of Tennessee’s record master’s program enrollment is fueling a supply pipeline that’s ahead of the curve. This isn’t reactive building. It’s anticipatory infrastructure for talent. New Home Permits Growth in East Tennessee Counties (2025 vs 2024) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Knox County <- this market #2 Sevier County #3 Blount County #4 Loudon County #5 Roane County #6 Anderson County #7 Union County #8 Campbell County #9 Grainger County #10 Morgan County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-19-knoxville-permits-market-change View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902
Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, county annual totals, 2024 and 2025 · ALEX Intelligence computation
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