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Knoxville Named 2011 DogTown USA for the Southeast

Knoxville was named DogTown USA for the Southeast, making it the Most Dog Friendly City in the Southeast, according to Dog Fancy Magazine.

Tennessee Tax Free Weekend 2011

Tax Free Holiday in Knoxville brings discounts to consumers and sales to local retailers.

Knoxville Biscuit Festival Ranked Best in Nation

Knoxville Biscuit Festival ranked Best Food Festival in the nation by Livability.com.

Greater Knoxville 4th Of July Events

Well once again there are many exciting events this year to celebrate the 4th of July. Here in Knoxville it will be in the World’s Fair Park from 2:00-10:00 pm with alot of events for the family. Here are all the details Farragut will have it’s annual July 4th parade […]

Costco Comes to West Knoxville

Plans are currently in the works for a Costco in Knoxville. The proposed site is located in the Town of Farragut, near the intersection of Lovell Road and Kingston Pike. For many years, there have been rumors about Costco coming to Knoxville. In 2008, there was even an online petition started in hopes […]

Buying A Home In The Winter Time…Is That A Good Idea?

If you are looking to buy a home in Knoxville, then you probably want to get the best deal.  Winter months are the best time to be purchasing a home. Let me explain why. A lot of people put their homes on the market after the first of the year. […]

5 Things You Can Only Do In Knoxville TN

1. Attend a VOL Football Game… There is absolutely nothing like the experience of attending a VOL Football game in Neyland Stadium. I have been to games at the University of Michigan, Ohio State and several other stadiums. But the excitement and experience of being in Neyland Stadium with over […]

Knoxville 1st Time Buyers 5 Steps To Successfully Buy A Short Sale

If you are a first time home buyer in Knoxville and are looking to get a GREAT Deal on a home you should consider buying a short sale. These types of homes can be bought at 20-30% less than fair market value making a great investment opportunity for buyers. I […]

The Right Way To Take A Cash Gift For Downpayment

As lenders tighten mortgage guidelines, minimum downpayment requirements are increasing. It's leading to an increase in the number of buyers accepting cash gifts from family. There's a right and wrong way to accept a gift.