Best In Tennessee Real Estate™: Knoxville

🏆 #1 of 11 East Tennessee counties, #14 of 11 Tennessee counties — U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income Migration Data, 2023. Knoxville’s migration momentum is not a flash in the pan—it’s a sustained, structural shift. The latest IRS data shows Knox County leading all Tennessee counties in year-over-year net migration growth (14-point increase), a position it has held across two vintages. This isn’t just about new arrivals; it’s about retention, stability, and the deepening of regional identity. The data reveals a clear migration pivot: East Tennessee is becoming the new epicenter of population growth in the state, with Knoxville at its heart. This isn’t just a real estate story—it’s a demographic transformation with long-term implications for housing, infrastructure, and public investment. Tennessee Counties with Highest Year-Over-Year Net Migration Growth (2021-22 to 2022-23) (U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistic — 2023) #1 Knox County, TN <- this market #2 Anderson County, TN #3 Blount County, TN #4 Campbell County, TN #5 Grainger County, TN #6 Loudon County, TN #7 Morgan County, TN #8 Roane County, TN #9 Sevier County, TN #10 Union County, TN Tennessee Counties with Highest Year-Over-Year Net Migration Growth (2021-22 to 2022-23) (U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistic — 2023) #1 Knox County, TN <- this market #2 Shelby County, TN #3 Scott County, TN #4 Washington County, TN #5 Cocke County, TN #6 Hawkins County, TN #7 Rutherford County, TN #8 Bradley County, TN #9 Tarrant County, TX #10 DeKalb County, GA Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-09-knoxville-mig-trend-net 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