Event Brief
Airbnb prices spike ahead of Tennessee-Texas game
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Ahead of the Tennessee vs. Texas matchup this weekend, Knoxville-area short-term rentals are surging in price. Airbnb officials say searches for Knoxville-area rentals are up 45% versus a typical fall weekend, with about half coming from Texas, and some two-night listings reaching into the thousands of dollars.
WHO: Airbnb officials; college football fans searching for Knoxville-area short-term rentals
WHAT: Airbnb listings and demand for Knoxville-area rentals spike, with some two-night stays priced in the thousands.
WHEN: Sep 24, 2026 at 5:27 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: Fans traveling for the highly anticipated Tennessee-Texas college football game are driving a sharp increase in rental searches and pricing.
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