Billie Cole, Realtor

06/18/2026

Are you looking for something to do tonight? Square Dancing on the Square is bringing do-si-dos, promenades, live music, and plenty of community fun right into the heart of downtown.

You can bring friends, come with family, or show up ready to meet someone new—no fancy dance experience required.

📍 WHERE: Market Square, 18 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902
📅 WHEN: Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 7–9 PM

06/15/2026

New restaurant opening PSA 🚨
Iron Forge Brewing is officially open AT COVANANT HEALTH PARK, and I love seeing this part of Knoxville turn into a real food-and-fun destination for summer.
What would get you downtown first: a ballgame, a new restaurant, or just exploring the area?

06/12/2026

I love finding local events that feel easy, cozy, and a little different—and Summer Book Fest sounds like such a good one. A downtown book-focused event is perfect for readers, families, and anyone who likes wandering with coffee in hand.

📍 WHERE: Downtown Knoxville
📅 WHEN: Friday, June 12–Saturday, June 13, 2026

What book would you recommend?

06/11/2026

I saw this Ratatouille-inspired family brunch class and immediately thought, “Okay, this is adorable.” A hands-on French cooking class with kids feels like such a fun summer memory-maker, especially for families who want something different than the usual weekend plans.

📍 WHERE: The Cutting Edge Classroom Cooking School, 150 N Martinwood Road, Knoxville, TN 37923
📅 WHEN: Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM

What movie-inspired meal would your family actually want to cook together?

06/06/2026

Here is some interesting Real Estate data:

Knox County prices were up 1.1% year over year this spring, but North Knoxville is reporting a 5.4% price decline year over year. The twist? Sales still increased by 28.6%— from 112 to 144 sales.

That tells me buyers are still active, but they may be getting more selective.

What do you think this means for North Knoxville: opportunity, correction, or just normal market movement?

06/03/2026

𝐊𝐢𝐝 𝐀’𝐑𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤

I love finding free summer activities for kids, and Kid A’Riffic is such a good one to save. It runs Wednesdays in June and July from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., with a different Knoxville location each week.
It’s free, geared toward ages 2–12, and includes games, crafts, activities, and family fun.

Find the weekly locations here:

https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/special_events/kid_a__riffic_fun_in_the_park
Which Knoxville park should every family visit this summer?

special*

05/29/2026

Visit Knoxville put together a crazy list of all things Live Music for the summer. From big name bands, to places you can go and just enjoy some live local music while you eat. I'm sharing this one!

Are you planning on attending any of these?

Where to Find Live Music in Knoxville this Summer: Under the Stars ( and Indoors !) When summer settles into Knoxville, the city hums with more than just cicadas—it pulses with music. From sunset strums on breezy patios to majestic concerts in historic theaters, Knoxville’s live music....

05/27/2026

Check out this beautifully renovated 4BR ranch in Farragut!!!

05/25/2026

𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐱 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬: What's next breakdown

I’ve seen a lot of questions about the new Knox County property assessments, so here’s the simple way to estimate it:

1. Find your new appraised value on your reassessment notice or the Knox County Property Search.
2. For residential property, multiply by 25%.
Example: $400,000 appraised value × 25% = $100,000 assessed value.

3. Divide assessed value by 100, then multiply by the tax rate.
Example using the current 2025 county rate:
$100,000 ÷ 100 × $1.5540 = $1,554 estimated county tax.

If you live inside Knoxville city limits, city taxes are separate and use the city rate too. Current 2025 rates are $1.5540 county and $2.1556 city per $100 of assessed value, but the 2026 rates will be set later this summer, so your final bill may not match this estimate exactly.
𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞, you can file an informal appeal online through the Knox County Property Assessor’s website until 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟗 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. Results are expected in mid-to-late June, and if you still disagree, the next step is the County Board of Equalization.

Save this so you can run your numbers, and share it with a Knox County neighbor who’s trying to make sense of their new assessment.

05/23/2026

I’ve been watching the East TN market closely, and this spring is getting interesting. East Tennessee REALTORS® reported that April pending sales were up 10% year over year after a slower March, which makes the local market feel a little more active again.
Does the spring market feel busier in your neighborhood?

Market Pulse is a monthly research newsletter providing a rundown of the latest housing and economic research and analysis across East Tennessee.