A Knoxville Podcast with KnoxvilleRob is a long-running show hosted by Rob Howard, a veteran real estate broker and author based in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Latest Episode: Chad Chappelow
Podcast Details

- Host: Rob Howard (often referred to as “KnoxvilleRob”), a 20+ year real estate professional with Keller Williams.
- Content Focus: The podcast serves as an insider’s guide to East Tennessee. It covers the local real estate market, neighborhood guides (such as Farragut and Bearden), local culture, University of Tennessee sports, and interviews with community figures.
- History: It has been active since 2007, making it one of the longer-running local podcasts in the area.
- Recent Topics (2025–2026): New episodes have explored themes like “house-hacking” strategies, regional folklore (e.g., Bigfoot in the Smokies), and Knoxville’s ranking as a top relocation destination in 2026.
A Knoxville Podcast is your insider’s guide to life in East Tennessee, hosted by Rob Howard (@KnoxvilleRob)—a 20+ year Knoxville real estate broker, author, and local storyteller.
Since 2007, Rob has been documenting what makes Knoxville special: (deleting more shows than leaving up!) from real estate market insights and neighborhood deep-dives to conversations with local legends like Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, hidden hiking trails in the Smokies, and the best patios for taking your friends and pets to lunch!
Whether you’re relocating to Knoxville, investing in East Tennessee real estate, or simply curious about life in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains, this podcast covers:
– Knoxville Real Estate Market Updates & Investment Strategies
– Neighborhood Guides (West Knoxville, Powell, Farragut, Bearden, Sequoyah Hills)
– Local Culture: Music, Theater, Arts (Dogwood Arts Festival, WDVX, Clarence Brown Theatre)
– East Tennessee Lifestyle: Hiking, University of Tennessee sports, seasonal events
– Interviews with Local Leaders, Artists, Entrepreneurs & Community Figures
– Relocation Advice: What to Know Before Moving to Knoxville
Rob also serves Knoxville with “Hutch & Howard” at Keller Williams Realty and is the author of the Frank Merchant mystery series (“Principles of Real Estate and Murder“) and “Seller Secrets“—a guide for home sellers.
New episodes explore everything from house-hacking strategies and “as-is” home sales to the best fall foliage routes and equestrian events in the Cherokee National Forest. If you’re thinking about making Knoxville home—or you already call it home and want to know it better—this is your podcast.
Connect with Rob:
📧 robhowardkw@gmail.com
📱 865.385.9070
🏡 KnoxvilleRob.com
📚 RealEstateMurderMystery.com – “Principles of Real Estate and Murder” Amazon Best Seller
🏞️ HowardsPond.com
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Let’s explore Knoxville!
Where to Listen
You can find the show on several major platforms:
About the Host

Beyond the podcast, Rob Howard is the author of the Frank Merchant mystery series, including Principles of Real Estate and Murder, and the non-fiction guide Seller Secrets. He also co-hosts segments under the “Hutch & Howard” brand with his real estate team.