Frank Merchant’s Knoxville: The World of “Principles of Real Estate and Murder

In discussing Principles of Real Estate and Murder with several of my friends who had read the book I’ve realized that it was a personal exploration of many of themes I personally deal with in the gray matter between my conscious work and private life.
Recommended listening while reading this blog might be the Frank’s Thinks playlist on Spotify!
Sunrise over the Tennessee River – looking back on Island Home from beneath South Knoxville Bridge.

Photo by Rob Howard – 2006

Frank Merchant is not me. He’s a lot better than me in some ways. I’m probably better than him in others. That’s how crafting humanity from imagination goes. There are similarities, but I think that could be said for any of us who operate within the society of mankind. Especially in Knoxville.

A copy of “Principles of Real Estate and Murder” in the seat where Frank spoke with the bartender at Oliver Royale – moments after he discovered the body.

In this blog I intend to explore the world of Frank Merchant’s Knoxville and share my own as well.

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Rob Howard | Knoxville Realtor and Author | KnoxvilleRob | Frank Merchant Mysteries Rob Howard is more than just a Knoxville, TN real estate agent; he is the author who captures the story of Knoxville. 23+ year industry veteran, Rob combines the data-driven expertise of a top-producing team with the narrative insight of a local historian and novelist. Rob’s unique approach to real estate. Rob has focused on "wandering, listening, and absorbing" Knoxville since becoming a student at the University of Tennessee in 1991. Rob's relational approach to Knoxville and East Tennessee real estate earned him a feature in Jay Papasan’s (co-author of The One Thing) acclaimed book on real estate success. Whether navigating the revitalization of Downtown Knoxville, the historic charm of Fourth and Gill, or the community fabric of Farragut, Rob helps clients understand the true character of the neighborhoods they are buying into. Beyond the closing table, Rob is the author of the Frank Merchant mystery series, set locally in Knoxville and around East Tennessee. He leverages this deep knowledge of the region’s history and culture to help relocation clients and locals alike find not just a house, but their place in Knoxville’s story. Specialties: Knoxville Relocation, Historic Homes, Luxury Real Estate, and East Tennessee Investment Properties. Connect with Rob: 🌐 Search Homes: KnoxvilleRob.com 📚 Read the Books: RealEstateMystery.com 📸 Follow the Journey: @KnoxvilleRob on all social media!

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