For nearly 90 years, Wallace Real Estate has been part of the East Tennessee story. Founded in Knoxville in 1936, the company has grown alongside the region, helping generations of buyers and sellers navigate one of life’s most important decisions.
Today, that legacy is reaching even more communities through the addition of partnered offices around the region, including Maryville (and surrounding Blount County), Lenoir City, Dayton, and Crossville. While each office has its own local roots and leadership, the expanded footprint allows Wallace to bring its established resources, professional expertise, and industry-leading service to more buyers, sellers, and agents across the region.
“East Tennessee is not one single market,” said Andrew McGranaghan, CEO of Wallace Real Estate. “Each community has its own personality, its own traditions and its own opportunities. Our goal is to support those communities with the strength of the Wallace name while honoring what makes each place unique.”
That local connection is especially evident this time of year, as communities across the region welcome residents and visitors for festivals, celebrations, and signature events.
In Dayton, home to Wallace TN Valley, the Tennessee Strawberry Festival continues through May 9 in Historic Downtown Dayton. The 79th annual event includes vendors, entertainment, a parade, a pageant, and other traditions that draw thousands of people to Rhea County each year.
Wallace Nelson in Blount County connects the Wallace name with another area rich in both history and tourism. One event to consider adding to your calendar is the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games, May 16-17 at the Greater Smokies Event Grounds in Townsend. Celebrating its 44th year in 2026, the festival is Tennessee’s oldest celebration of Scottish, Irish, and Celtic culture.
In Lenoir City, where Wallace Twin Lakes serves Loudon County and the surrounding lake communities, the 63rd Annual Lenoir City Arts & Crafts Festival (June 6-7) brings together more than 225 artists and makers from across the Southeast and welcomes visitors from Loudon County, greater Knoxville, and beyond.
In Crossville, Wallace Upper Cumberland connects the company with one of Tennessee’s most scenic and distinctive regions. This fall, the 2026 Upper Cumberland Bigfoot Festival will expand to a two-day event on October 17-18, offering live music, vendors, local food trucks, crafts, contests , and family-friendly fun in the heart of the Upper Cumberland.
For Wallace, these events are more than calendar highlights. They reflect the identity, pride, and economic vitality of the communities the company now serves more deeply.
Real estate has always been local, but today’s clients also benefit from broad resources, advanced technology, training, relocation connections , and professional support. By combining community-based offices with the strength of an established regional brokerage, Wallace is working to offer both trusted local knowledge and the backing of a company with nearly nine decades of experience.
“As Wallace continues to grow, we want that growth to feel personal,” McGranaghan said. “Whether someone is buying a home in Dayton, selling in Lenoir City, relocating to Crossville, or investing in Blount County, they deserve an agent who understands the local market and a company that supports them every step of the way.”
Kate Spears is the social media and events specialist for Wallace Real Estate and can be reached at kate@wallacetn.com.
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