What's a 'cash buyer market' in Tennessee?

One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.

How do I get cash offers on my home?

Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.

Is cash always lower than MLS?

Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.

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Cities with the most cash buyer activity in Tennessee.

Cash buyers cluster in markets with motivated sellers and investor demand. This ranks Tennessee cities by estimated annual cash transaction volume.

Last updated September 2026

Tennessee ranking

50 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.

#	City	Est. annual cash sales	Score
1	Memphis	3,165 deals/yr	88	View →
2	Nashville	1,955 deals/yr	82	View →
3	Knoxville	1,785 deals/yr	81	View →
4	Chattanooga	900 deals/yr	74	View →
5	Murfreesboro	710 deals/yr	71	View →
6	Clarksville	700 deals/yr	71	View →
7	Franklin	425 deals/yr	66	View →
8	Johnson City	410 deals/yr	65	View →
9	Cleveland	405 deals/yr	65	View →
10	Jackson	390 deals/yr	65	View →
11	Kingsport	390 deals/yr	65	View →
12	Antioch	370 deals/yr	64	View →
13	Maryville	365 deals/yr	64	View →
14	Cordova	350 deals/yr	64	View →
15	Cookeville	290 deals/yr	62	View →
16	Hendersonville	270 deals/yr	61	View →
17	Lebanon	250 deals/yr	60	View →
18	Columbia	245 deals/yr	60	View →
19	Smyrna	235 deals/yr	59	View →
20	Sevierville	230 deals/yr	59	View →
21	Morristown	230 deals/yr	59	View →
22	Crossville	230 deals/yr	59	View →
23	Brentwood	230 deals/yr	59	View →
24	Collierville	220 deals/yr	59	View →
25	Mount Juliet	215 deals/yr	58	View →
26	Greeneville	200 deals/yr	58	View →
27	Gallatin	195 deals/yr	57	View →
28	Hixson	190 deals/yr	57	View →
29	Germantown	180 deals/yr	56	View →
30	Arlington	180 deals/yr	56	View →
31	Bristol	175 deals/yr	56	View →
32	Hermitage	170 deals/yr	56	View →
33	Madison	165 deals/yr	55	View →
34	Elizabethton	155 deals/yr	55	View →
35	Ooltewah	150 deals/yr	54	View →
36	Mcminnville	150 deals/yr	54	View →
37	Shelbyville	145 deals/yr	54	View →
38	La Vergne	145 deals/yr	54	View →
39	Goodlettsville	135 deals/yr	53	View →
40	Oak Ridge	135 deals/yr	53	View →
41	Spring Hill	130 deals/yr	53	View →
42	Springfield	130 deals/yr	53	View →
43	Millington	125 deals/yr	52	View →
44	Dyersburg	125 deals/yr	52	View →
45	Dickson	125 deals/yr	52	View →
46	Jonesborough	125 deals/yr	52	View →
47	Soddy Daisy	120 deals/yr	52	View →
48	Lenoir City	120 deals/yr	52	View →
49	Powell	115 deals/yr	52	View →
50	Manchester	115 deals/yr	52	View →

Methodology

Cash volume = population × 1.5% turnover × ~30% cash share (national average per Redfin, 2024). Indicates relative market depth, not buyer-level offers.

FAQ

What's a 'cash buyer market' in Tennessee?: One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.
How do I get cash offers on my home?: Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.
Is cash always lower than MLS?: Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.