🐟This Might Be the Best Lake Area in TN...

See why so many are looking near Center Hill Lake right now.

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Heather Skender-Newton
April 20, 2026

In this newsletter, you’ll find:

  • Local Market Trends 📊 

  • Best Spots Near Center Hill Lake

  • Just Listed: 2 Bedroom Home on 32+ ACRES Under $500K 🤯

  • 💰 12 Listings Just Dropped Price (Up to $25K!)

  • Local Upcoming Events

Let’s dive in! 👇

PUTNAM COUNTY

Active Listings: 310📉
New Listings Last Month: 104📈
Median Days On Market: 77📉
Median Listing Price: $415,000📉
Median Price per SQFT: $203📉

Slight Buyer’s Advantage

Prices trending down + faster sales = balanced pressure

WHITE COUNTY

Active Listings: 141📉
New Listings Last Month: 45📈
Median Days On Market: 130📈
Median Listing Price: $375,300📈Median Price per SQFT: $239📈

Balanced Market (Leaning Buyer)

Homes sitting much longer = buyers gaining leverage despite rising prices

OVERTON COUNTY

Active Listings: 54📉
New Listings Last Month: 5📉
Median Days On Market: 112📈
Median Listing Price: $337,000📉
Median Price per SQFT: $207📉

Balanced Market (supply favors sellers, demand favors buyers)

Extremely low inventory BUT declining prices + long DOM

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Active Listings: 425📉
New Listings Last Month: 100📉
Median Days On Market: 119📈
Median Listing Price: $369,800📈
Median Price per SQFT: $215📈

Buyer’s Advantage

High DOM = strong negotiating power for buyers

SMITH COUNTY

Active Listings: 82📉
New Listings Last Month: 20📉
Median Days On Market: 63📉
Median Listing Price: $375,700📉
Median Price per SQFT: $215📉

Balanced Market (Leaning Buyer)

Faster sales but falling prices = mixed signals

KNOX COUNTY

Active Listings: 1,750📉
New Listings Last Month: 767📈
Median Days On Market: 49📉
Median Listing Price: $399,700📉Median Price per SQFT: $225

Balanced Market (Leaning Seller)

Fast-moving + slight price decline = still competitive

BLOUNT COUNTY

Active Listings: 667📈
New Listings Last Month: 245📈
Median Days On Market: 56📉
Median Listing Price: $448,500📈
Median Price per SQFT: $246📈

Seller’s Advantage

Prices rising + fast sales = seller strength

LOUDON COUNTY

Active Listings: 544📉
New Listings Last Month: 179📈
Median Days On Market: 77📉
Median Listing Price: $498,300📉
Median Price per SQFT: $256📈

Slight Seller’s Advantage

Mixed signals: faster sales but softening prices

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Best Spots Near Center Hill Lake for a Weekend Getaway Home

If you’re dreaming of a peaceful retreat in Tennessee, the Upper Cumberland region is one of the best places to consider. Center Hill Lake, with its sparkling waters, rolling hills, and scenic shoreline, is a favorite for weekend retreats, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a low-stress escape. From boating and fishing to kayaking and lakeside picnics, the lake provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities, while the surrounding communities offer charm, convenience, and a true sense of Tennessee living.

Are you in search of a property in Middle or East Tennessee with over 5 acres of land or a budget of under $400k? Look no further! We have meticulously curated lists that are updated daily, making the process of finding your dream home even easier.

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HOMES WITH OVER 5 ACRES

HOMES UNDER $400k

HOMES UNDER $650K

Here are properties that have recently dropped in price in Tennessee. We update this list DAILY to keep you informed.

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37 Cedar Restaurant and Bar

After both partners moved away from Cookeville for extended periods of time; family, friends, and the community were instrumental in bringing both back, and ultimately the opening of 37 Cedar on the Westside. 37 Cedar is a place where we care about our employees, our customers, and the community and give back as often as we can. Our menu and style is fresh, and our service is committed. Come in and enjoy one of our popular burgers (with our homemade bread), amazing entrees, one of our famous craft cocktails, or to catch a show Live at 37!

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