Businesses for Sale in Knoxville, TN

Browse 31 businesses currently for sale in the Knoxville, TN metro area with an average asking price of $466K. Find acquisition opportunities across every industry in the metro.

Active Listings
31
Median Asking Price
$675K
Median SDE
$204K
Median Multiple
2.8x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$466K
Average SDE
$177K
Listed in Last 30 Days
18
Added This Week
0

Median figures are computed over the 25 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 31 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Businesses for Sale in Knoxville, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are for sale in Knoxville, TN?
Searcher OS currently tracks 31 businesses for sale in the Knoxville, TN metro area, aggregated daily from broker websites and the major marketplaces. Locations are shown at the metro level — exact cities and broker contacts unlock with a free account.
How much does a business cost in Knoxville, TN?
The median asking price of current listings is $675,000, and average seller's discretionary earnings run around $177,000. Most small businesses trade at a multiple of cash flow, so compare the asking price against earnings rather than revenue.
What multiple of earnings do businesses in the Knoxville, TN metro area list for?
Across the 25 businesses currently browsable in the Knoxville, TN metro area, the median asking price is $675K and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $204K. The median asking price works out to 2.8x SDE. Multiples vary with size, growth, and owner dependence, so treat this as a benchmark rather than a rule.
Can I buy a business in Knoxville, TN with an SBA loan?
Usually, yes. Most businesses in this size range qualify for SBA 7(a) acquisition financing, which typically covers up to 90% of the purchase price on a 10-year term, leaving a 10–15% down payment. Lenders look for steady cash flow that covers the loan payments with room to spare (debt service coverage), so listings with documented earnings are the easiest to finance.
How do I find businesses for sale in Knoxville, TN before other buyers?
Most listings appear on individual broker websites days or weeks before they reach the national marketplaces. Searcher OS scrapes those broker sites daily and matches new Knoxville, TN listings against your acquisition criteria, so you can be the first call instead of one of fifty.

Buying a Business in Knoxville, TN

The Knoxville, TN metro area supports a steady flow of small-business acquisitions across service, retail, and industrial sectors. Buying close to home has real advantages: you can meet sellers face to face, judge locations and crews yourself, and keep the local customer relationships that make these businesses durable after a transition.

Listings here are shown at the metro level to protect seller confidentiality — the exact city, full description, and broker contact unlock with a free account. Most businesses in this size range qualify for SBA 7(a) financing with 10–15% down, so compare each deal's cash flow against its projected debt service, not just the asking price. Start with these guides:

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