Knox Heritage

Knox Heritage Preserving, restoring, and transforming historic places. Knox Heritage is a non-profit organization based in Knoxville, TN.

We are a community of preservationists focused on advocacy, education, investment, and engagement. We are passionate about our heritage, and we serve as guardians to the spaces and places that make Knoxville a dynamic and thriving place to live, work, and visit. While we encourage constructive discussion on this page, we ask that you conduct yourself in a civil manner and treat others with respect. Knox Heritage monitors comments and may removed posts that it deems inappropriate.

Knox Heritage is partnering with Barber McMurry for an additional Suppers & Such event! 🥳 Join us on October 15 for Arch...
09/04/2026

Knox Heritage is partnering with Barber McMurry for an additional Suppers & Such event! 🥳 Join us on October 15 for Archives after Dark: A Prohibition-Era Affair! Barber McMurry's office will transform into a starlit world of whispered conversations and jazz-filled intrigue—Knoxville's most exclusive speakeasy. 💫 You’ll also have the opportunity to explore more than a century of the firm's project archives!

Completed in 1931, Church Street United Methodist is one of the most distinctive and recognizable buildings in Knoxville. Barber McMurry, with consultant John Russell Pope Architects of New York, designed the church, which was the home congregation of Barber McMurry founder Charles Barber.

The building is neo-Gothic Revival style, constructed of Crab Orchard sandstone with a slate roof. 😍 The original sanctuary and church school wing are organized around a central arched courtyard. At the time of its completion, the asymmetrical spire in the southeast corner of the front tower was the cause of much discussion. When asked about it, Charles explained its importance in balance, aesthetic, architectural precedence, and feeling: "Gothic is an emotional expression, not a utilitarian one."

Since 1931, Barber McMurry has designed additions and renovations to the church, demonstrating their dedication to continued and thoughtful stewardship of our region's historic gems.

THANK YOU to our Silver Sponsor, NOI - Nashville Office Interiors! Their generosity not only supports our historic preservation programming year-round, but helps us create an amazing event experience for you to enjoy! 👏❤️

Secure your tickets today at secure.qgiv.com/for/2026supperssuch/event/archivesafterdark. 🔗 We are also pleased to offer a student discount (use promo code STUDENT at checkout)!

A week from tomorrow: the 2026 Scruffy City Soirée! 🥳Not only is the Soirée an unforgettable evening of community and fu...
09/04/2026

A week from tomorrow: the 2026 Scruffy City Soirée! 🥳

Not only is the Soirée an unforgettable evening of community and fun—all of the funds raised from the festivities benefit historic preservation efforts in East Tennessee year-round. This includes protecting threatened landmarks, investing in historic neighborhoods, providing preservation education, and so much more.

We extend a huge THANK YOU to this year's amazing Dessert Sponsor, GBX Group , for helping to make this vital work possible! 🥰

Speaking of the dessert, 👀 this year you can look forward to an English-style toffee trifle! This delicious treat was chosen as a tribute to one of this year's honorees, The Courtland Group's founder, Jeffrey Nash, and his English heritage. We look forward to enjoying it with you soon! 🍰

It's less than 2 weeks until the Scruffy City Soirée: Knoxville's biggest night for historic preservation! 🎉We're so exc...
09/01/2026

It's less than 2 weeks until the Scruffy City Soirée: Knoxville's biggest night for historic preservation! 🎉

We're so excited to share this festive evening with you, including deliciously crafted cocktails, live music, and one-of-a-kind live auction packages! This year, we've even curated a special menu revisiting some of our favorite Knoxville restaurants of the past. 😋 You can look forward to OliBea's famous biscuits, Crown & Goose's Tower Salad, and a Regas Restaurant-style entree!

The best part of all the fun? This amazing celebration benefits Knox Heritage's year-round historic preservation efforts: protecting threatened landmarks, investing in historic neighborhoods, providing preservation education, and so much more. ❤️

✨ THANK YOU to this year's wonderful Silver Sponsors, who help make all of this possible through their generous support!

- Apex Bank
- Citizen Agency
- Haines Structural Group
- HomeChoice Windows & Doors
- Ryan Architecture + Design

THANK YOU to the 2026 Scruffy City Soirée's Photo Booth Sponsor, Dewhirst Properties! The photo booth is your chance to ...
08/28/2026

THANK YOU to the 2026 Scruffy City Soirée's Photo Booth Sponsor, Dewhirst Properties!

The photo booth is your chance to record a cute memory—or even get a bit silly with it! 😜 And it's just one of the many fun aspects of Knoxville's biggest night for historic preservation! This spectacular evening will also include live music, a wh***ey pull, a live auction, and even a special menu revisiting our favorite Knoxville restaurants of the past!

All these festivities will raise essential funds to support Knox Heritage’s preservation and education initiatives, sustaining our city’s historic and cultural landscape for generations to come. Thank you again, Dewhirst Properties, for helping to make it all possible! 🥰

Snag one of the few tickets remaining at secure.qgiv.com/for/2026scruffycitysoiree!

🎥 Join us at Historic Westwood for a FREE screening of UP as part of the Historic House Museums of Knoxville’s Movies at...
08/28/2026

🎥 Join us at Historic Westwood for a FREE screening of UP as part of the Historic House Museums of Knoxville’s Movies at the Museums series!

Before the movie, hear from Hollie Cook, Director of Preservation Services at Knox Heritage, as she explores the historic preservation story behind the movie and the real-world history that inspired it.

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, friends, and family, and settle in for a fun evening at Historic Westwood! 🎃

Doors open at 6:30PM and the movie will start at 7:30PM. For more info and to RSVP, click the link in our bio!

✨ Last week, Knox Heritage was thrilled to be joined by Jessie Landl and Elisabeth Brown of the Preservation Society of ...
08/26/2026

✨ Last week, Knox Heritage was thrilled to be joined by Jessie Landl and Elisabeth Brown of the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County (PSABC) for our August Preservation Network!

It was a privilege to have Jessie share her extensive knowledge of preservation easements, as well as informative (and often entertaining!) stories related to PSABC's specific easement program. 👏 Thank you for taking the time to visit us in Knoxville!

We are also grateful for everyone who attended the lecture, the enthusiasm you showed, and the amazing questions you asked! 🩷 It is always inspiring to see how many people in our community genuinely care about safeguarding our historic properties and the stories held within.

Finally, thank you to the Eugenia Williams House and their amazing staff for hosting us! 😊 It is always a treat to spend time in such a stunningly unique and thoughtfully restored space.

Interested in attending future events like this? Make sure you're following us on social media and are subscribed to our monthly newsletter (knoxheritage.org/contact)! 😉

Tickets for the 2026 Scruffy City Soirée are now SOLD OUT! 😮🎉 Thank you to all of the amazing friends who made this poss...
08/26/2026

Tickets for the 2026 Scruffy City Soirée are now SOLD OUT! 😮🎉 Thank you to all of the amazing friends who made this possible—we're beyond excited to celebrate with you!

If you're still hoping to attend, you can join our waitlist by emailing [email protected] with your number of tickets requested. We will stay in touch (in order of requests received) should any seats open up. 💚

Knox Heritage is partnering with Barber McMurry for an additional Suppers & Such event! ✨ Join us on October 15 for Arch...
08/26/2026

Knox Heritage is partnering with Barber McMurry for an additional Suppers & Such event! ✨ Join us on October 15 for Archives after Dark: A Prohibition-Era Affair! Barber McMurry's office will transform into a starlit world of whispered conversations and jazz-filled intrigue—Knoxville's most exclusive speakeasy. 🤫 You’ll also have the opportunity to explore more than a century of the firm's project archives!

The design of the Lindsay Young YMCA in downtown Knoxville is based on Italian precedent, adapted to East Tennessee. The building, continuously operating as a YMCA since 1929, was carefully designed to remain visually interesting across its mass. This was accomplished by means such as a variety of material textures and colors, and variations in the shape and arrangement of windows and doors. 😍 Barber McMurry's typical high-end details are apparent in custom woodwork, wrought iron, original interior murals, and more.

The project was a unique familial project for the firm. Charles Barber's older brother, George Jr., was the Physical Director of the YMCA. The building was constructed by A.R. McMurry, a respected contractor and the brother of the firm's other founder, Ben McMurry.

THANK YOU to our Silver Sponsor, Salas O'Brien! We are so grateful for their partnership, which not only supports our historic preservation initiatives throughout the year, but will also provide you an amazing experience at this one-of-a-kind event! 🥂

Secure your tickets today at secure.qgiv.com/for/2026supperssuch/event/archivesafterdark. 🔗 We are also pleased to offer a student discount (use promo code STUDENT at checkout)!

We're so excited to honor the 2026 Preservationists of the Year, The Courtland Group, in less than 3 weeks! 😮✨At this ye...
08/25/2026

We're so excited to honor the 2026 Preservationists of the Year, The Courtland Group, in less than 3 weeks! 😮✨

At this year's Scruffy City Soirée, Knox Heritage is recognizing The Courtland Group for their work revitalizing historic buildings and underutilized urban neighborhoods throughout East Tennessee. From Sandstone Court and multiple residential and commercial properties on N. Central Street to the current Park City Village project and many more, their contributions to historic preservation in Knoxville are undeniable.

Join us for an evening of incredible food, live music, a wh***ey pull, a live auction, and more! 🥂💚 Best of all, these festivities will raise vital funds to support Knox Heritage's preservation initiatives year-round, protecting the places that tell our community's story and make Knoxville feel like home.

THANK YOU to our Gold Sponsor, F.E. Trainer Construction! We are so grateful for their dedication to impeccably restoring East Tennessee's historic homes, as well as every way they have generously supported us over the years! 🎉

If you haven't already secured your spot, NOW is the time! Very few tickets remain at secure.qgiv.com/for/2026scruffycitysoiree!

⏳ It's hard to believe that the 2026 Scruffy City Soirée is only 3 WEEKS AWAY! With live music, a wh***ey pull, a live a...
08/22/2026

⏳ It's hard to believe that the 2026 Scruffy City Soirée is only 3 WEEKS AWAY! With live music, a wh***ey pull, a live auction, and a specially curated menu, we hope you're as excited to celebrate this incredible night as we are!

On top of being a highly anticipated evening of excitement and fun, the Soirée is also Knoxville's biggest night for historic preservation. 🎉 The funds raised throughout the festivities support our work protecting threatened landmarks, investing in historic neighborhoods, providing preservation education, and more.

Knox Heritage extends a very special THANK YOU to Lawson Family Foundation, Presenting Sponsor of the Soirée for the fourth year in a row! 🥰 We're so grateful for their dedication to preserving the historic places that make our region unique and tell its full story.

Very few tickets remaining at secure.qgiv.com/for/2026scruffycitysoiree! ✨

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3425 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN
37919

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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