$86M in Knox County loans last week

During the second week of April 2025, 1,265 documents were added to Knox County’s property records. Among these, 301 were trust deeds (loans) with a total value of $86.63 million. Nine of those loans exceeded $1 million. The largest was $2 million backed by Republic Bank and Trust Co. Andrew Johnson Bank funded the second-highest amount at $1.72 million, and Simmons Bank funded one for $1.54 million. The others above $1 million are as follows:

Nick McBride

The week’s property sales were valued at $80.46 million and accounted for 216 of the recordings in the form of warranty deeds. Two commercial transactions and seven additional sales each had price tags of $1 million or more. Ephant Group-Ranjan Inc. sold a business condo at 414 Clinch Avenue to Historic First Avenue LLC for $1.4 million.

The other commercial transfer was on the 100 block of Chickamauga Avenue, home of Associated Scaffolding. Millstone Development Company Partnership sold the property at 127 Chickamauga Avenue to HAWK I LLC, for $1.45 million.

The year-to-date comparison chart has been updated as of April 11, 2025:

If you haven’t already signed up for the FREE Property Fraud Alert program offered to all Knox County property owners, now is a great time! To enroll, go here. This simple enrollment will provide you with peace of mind regarding your property. Any documents recorded in your name will trigger an email notification, allowing you to address any fraudulent activity in a timely manner.

Please note that our office will be closed tomorrow (4/18/25) in observance of Good Friday. May you have a blessed Easter weekend!     – Nick

Nick McBride is register of deeds for Knox County.