Move to East Tennessee. Mountains out the back door.
Knoxville, the Smokies foothills and the Tri-Cities offer something Middle Tennessee no longer can: lower prices and more land with the same no-income-tax advantage. Typical home values run from the $260,000s in Sullivan County to about $450,000 in Loudon County, and most of these counties voted well above the state's 64% Republican share.
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Knoxville is the hub, with the Smokies to the south and the Tri-Cities about two hours northeast. Typical home values below are Zillow's, as of August 31, 2026; vote shares are the 2024 presidential results.
Knox County
$378,000 typical · 511,000 residents. Knoxville, Farragut, Powell, Halls. The region's job and university center, home to the University of Tennessee and TVA's headquarters. Knoxville city leans left; the suburbs, especially Farragut and West Knox, do not.
Blount County
$395,000 typical · 144,000 residents. Maryville, Alcoa, Townsend. Maryville is a college town with its own city school district, the airport is in Alcoa, and Townsend is known as the quiet side of the Smokies.
Loudon County
$450,000 typical · 64,000 residents. Lenoir City, Loudon, Tellico Village. The highest typical value in the region, driven by lake living on Fort Loudoun and Tellico lakes and a steady flow of retirees.
Sevier County
$408,000 typical · 101,000 residents. Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg. The gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in the country. Tourism shapes the economy, and many buyers look at short-term rental potential.
Anderson County
$315,000 typical · 82,000 residents. Oak Ridge, Clinton, Norris. Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Y-12 complex bring some of the region's steadiest science and engineering jobs, at prices below Knox County.
The Tri-Cities
$309,000 typical in Washington County, $261,000 in Sullivan. Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol. About two hours northeast of Knoxville, anchored by East Tennessee State University, Eastman Chemical and Ballad Health. The most affordable corner of the region.
A place worth moving for.
No Income Tax On Wages
Tennessee does not tax earned income, and a 2014 constitutional amendment bars the legislature from creating one. The Hall tax on interest and dividends was fully repealed in 2021.
Lower Home Prices
Knox County's typical home value is about $378,000, compared with about $929,000 in Williamson County near Nashville. In the Tri-Cities it is closer to $260,000–$310,000.
Real Jobs
Oak Ridge National Laboratory employs more than 7,000 people and Y-12 about 5,000. Covenant Health, the University of Tennessee, UT Medical Center, DENSO and Clayton are major employers around Knoxville.
The Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park drew about 11.5 million visits in 2025, more than twice any other national park. For residents it is a weekend drive, not a vacation.
Check The Tax Rate
Knox, Blount and Sevier counties all reappraised in 2026 and have been resetting their rates. Farragut has no town property tax at all. Your agent can confirm the current rate for any address.
School Options
Knox County Schools is the third-largest district in Tennessee, with about 58,000 students. Maryville, Alcoa, Oak Ridge, Johnson City and Kingsport all run their own city districts. Every one of these districts was rated Advancing for 2024–25.
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Eight places our movers look at first.
Farragut — Knox County. The top of the Knoxville market at about $691,000 typical, with no town property tax. Maryville — Blount County. About $395,000, a walkable downtown and its own city schools. Lenoir City — Loudon County. About $419,000, on Fort Loudoun Lake just southwest of Knoxville. Oak Ridge — Anderson County. About $327,000, built around the national lab. Sevierville — Sevier County. About $421,000, at the foot of the Smokies. Alcoa — Blount County. About $321,000, next to the airport. Johnson City — Washington County. About $295,000, a university and medical town. Kingsport — Sullivan County. About $257,000, home to Eastman.
Considering Middle Tennessee instead? Compare it in our Middle Tennessee guide, or tell us what you are looking for and we will make the introduction. There is no fee to you, ever.
Is East Tennessee conservative?
Yes. In the 2024 presidential election the Republican candidate won about 80% in Sevier County, 76% in Loudon, 77% in Sullivan, 73% in Blount, 69% in Washington and 59% in Knox, against 64% statewide. The City of Knoxville itself voted Democratic, while its suburbs did not.
How much does a home cost in East Tennessee?
As of August 2026, typical home values were about $378,000 in Knox County, $395,000 in Blount, $450,000 in Loudon, $408,000 in Sevier, $315,000 in Anderson, $309,000 in Washington and $261,000 in Sullivan. Farragut was about $691,000 and Kingsport about $257,000. These are Zillow typical values, not median sale prices.
Is Knoxville cheaper than Nashville?
Generally, yes. Knox County's typical home value is about $378,000, below every major suburban county around Nashville except Montgomery. Williamson County, the most expensive, is about $929,000.
What are property taxes like in East Tennessee?
Knox, Blount and Sevier counties reappraised property in 2026, and several are adopting lower rates to offset higher assessed values, so posted rates may change. Farragut has no municipal property tax; residents pay the Knox County rate only. Tennessee assesses homes at 25% of appraised value. Your agent can confirm the current rate for a specific address.
How far is Knoxville from the Smokies and Nashville?
Townsend and Gatlinburg, the park's main entrances, are roughly an hour or less from Knoxville. Nashville is about three hours west, and it is on Central time while Knoxville is on Eastern.
Where do conservatives move in East Tennessee?
Most of our clients look first at Farragut and West Knox County, Maryville and the rest of Blount County, Lenoir City and Loudon County, and Sevierville. Buyers who want the lowest prices often look at the Tri-Cities.
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