Conversations with the people who make Knoxville home
A Knoxville Podcast is the insider’s guide to life in Knoxville and East Tennessee: conversations with the locals, leaders, artists, and ambassadors who make this place worth knowing. Hosted by Rob Howard (@KnoxvilleRob), who began telling Knoxville’s stories in 2007.
Latest conversations
Newest episode, September 18, 2026
Ryan Sheley, Founder and Principal of Cottonwood Concepts
From fronting the band Homemade Wine to rebuilding downtown Knoxville, including Maple Hall on Gay Street and the relaunch of Babalu.
September 12, 2026
Lisa Dockery and Casey Irwin, Candidates for East Tennessee Realtors Board of Directors
September 1, 2026
January 23, 2026
From the archive, June 30, 2025
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs on his WWE career and East Tennessee
What we talk about
Local culture
Music, theater, and arts, from the Dogwood Arts Festival to WDVX and the Clarence Brown Theatre.
Neighborhoods
Bearden, Sequoyah Hills, Farragut, Powell, and West Knoxville.
The outdoors
Smoky Mountains hiking, fall foliage, and the Cherokee National Forest.
Vols and seasons
University of Tennessee sports and the seasonal events that mark the year.
Local leaders
Artists, entrepreneurs, and community figures.
Moving to Knoxville
What to know before you relocate, plus occasional real estate market insights.
Want to be a guest?
Share your Knoxville story and what you would like to talk about.
About the host
Rob Howard is a Knoxville real estate broker with Keller Williams – Farragut Hardin Valley and the author of the Frank Merchant mystery series, including the Amazon best seller Principles of Real Estate and Murder, and Seller Secrets, a guide for home sellers.