Knox County Commission approved first reading of an ordinance limiting investment groups’ single-family home purchases.
WHO:Knox County Commission; commissioners voting 9-2
WHAT:Advanced first reading of the “Knox County Homes Not Hedge Funds Ordinance” to restrict investment groups from buying large quantities of single-family homes for rentals
WHEN:Jul 27, 2026 at 10:17 PM ET
WHERE:Knox County, Tennessee
WHY:Commissioners advanced the proposal to limit private investment groups from purchasing large quantities of single-family homes for rental purposes.
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