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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.

SURPRISE! Knox Heritage is pleased to announce an additional Suppers & Such event!On November 19 at 5:30 PM, join us for...
10/23/2026

SURPRISE! Knox Heritage is pleased to announce an additional Suppers & Such event!

On November 19 at 5:30 PM, join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Sterchi-Audigier residence in East Knoxville! The home is a rare local example of Spanish Eclectic architecture, the front portion dating back to the 1920s, while the back portion was added in the 1950s.

Guests will have the exclusive opportunity to explore the home before River & Rail Theatre Company begins their transformation of the property into their new performance space! B**r, w**e, N/A beverages and light snacks will also be served.

Only 40 tickets are available for this event! Secure your spot today at secure.qgiv.com/for/2026supperssuch/event/stroll-sterchi-audigier.

Thank you SO much to all of the Young Patrons (and their guests) who joined us for Knox Heritage's very first Young Patr...
10/22/2026

Thank you SO much to all of the Young Patrons (and their guests) who joined us for Knox Heritage's very first Young Patron Ghost Tour! 🎃🍂

We had a perfect fall evening learning from both Jennifer Montgomery of Local Lore Knoxville and Patrick Hollis, Executive Director of Mabry-Hazen House about downtown Knoxville's spooky past. Then, we enjoyed cocktails, snacks, jazz music, and wonderful company at the Bistro at the Bijou. 🥂

We hope all of our Young Patrons, the next generation of Knoxville preservationists, know how much we appreciate y'all!

🚂 The Louisville & Nashville (L&N) Passenger Station was built in 1905 and was designed under the guidance of L&N’s Chie...
10/16/2026

🚂 The Louisville & Nashville (L&N) Passenger Station was built in 1905 and was designed under the guidance of L&N’s Chief Engineer Richard Montfort, who was also the architect of Nashville’s Union Station. Opened in May 1905, the passenger terminal was one of Knoxville’s most ornate public buildings and featured stained glass windows, tile flooring, fireplaces, and oak furniture. 🪑

The L&N’s passenger service ended in Knoxville with the last run of the Flamingo on March 7, 1968. Empty for some years, it was renovated for the 1982 World’s Fair and was often crowded with visitors dining at its popular restaurants. Today, it houses the Knox County Schools L&N STEM Academy! 💕

Photo Credit 📷 (Slides 1, 2, 4, 7) The Calvin M. McClung Collection

We're so grateful for the incredible response of RSVPs for A Place at the Table: A New Century for Knoxville Women!The e...
10/13/2026

We're so grateful for the incredible response of RSVPs for A Place at the Table: A New Century for Knoxville Women!

The event is currently at capacity, but those who are interested can sign up for our waitlist by emailing [email protected]. ✨

Thank you!! 😊

Take the What's Next Knoxville online survey and help shape the decisions that will affect our neighborhoods, local busi...
10/08/2026

Take the What's Next Knoxville online survey and help shape the decisions that will affect our neighborhoods, local businesses, streets, and more for years to come.

What’s Next Knoxville will help guide decisions about land use, transportation, and City investment for the next 25 years. It’s an opportunity to think together about what we want to preserve and where we can do better, from the character of our neighborhoods and historic places to housing options, thriving local businesses, parks, and better connections across the city.🩵🧡💜

Have you participated yet? No background in planning needed! Knowing your neighborhood, caring about its future, and sharing your experience brings valuable ideas to the conversation.

Details and the online survey are available at whatsnextknoxville.com/options !

Only 2 DAYS LEFT to RSVP! 🍂Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a fun fall evening at Historic Westwood! We're showin...
10/08/2026

Only 2 DAYS LEFT to RSVP! 🍂

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a fun fall evening at Historic Westwood! We're showing a FREE screening of "Up" as part of the Historic House Museums of Knoxville’s Movies at the Museums series.

Before the movie, you'll also 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.

Doors open at 6:30PM and the movie will start at 7:30PM. Drinks and movie snacks will be provided. For more info and to RSVP, visit knoxheritage.org/events/matm-up! 🎥

😍 Standing at the corner of Gay Street and Clinch Avenue, the Holston is one of downtown Knoxville’s most recognizable h...
10/07/2026

😍 Standing at the corner of Gay Street and Clinch Avenue, the Holston is one of downtown Knoxville’s most recognizable historic buildings.

Built in 1913, the 12-story structure was designed in the Neoclassical Revival style by architect John Kevan Peebles of Norfolk, Virginia, and built by the Fuller Construction Company of Chicago. An additional 2 stories were added in 1928 following the merger of Holston National Bank and Union National Bank.

The bank closed during the Great Depression in 1930, but the building continued to serve as an important downtown office and banking center. In April 1931, the Hamilton National Bank was formed in Knoxville and opened at this location and it would later be home to Jake Butcher’s United American Bank. Today, the building is home to residential condos and a restaurant. 🍸

Photo Credit 📷 (Slides 1, 3, 5) The Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection

**This event is currently at capacity. To join the waitlist, please email hollie@knoxheritage.org.**As America celebrate...
10/06/2026

**This event is currently at capacity. To join the waitlist, please email [email protected].**

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, join us on November 19 at 6 PM for an engaging FREE lecture with Dr. Patricia Rutenberg exploring the remarkable women who helped shape Knoxville in the early 20th century. ❤️🤍💙

We'll examine the challenges Knoxville women faced as they forged new paths in the arts, education, activism, and civic life, highlighting the lives and accomplishments of artists Catherine Wiley and Adelia Armstrong Lutz, clubwoman Mary Boyce Temple, activist Lillian Cansler, and educator Lizzie Crozier French.

✨ Experience this special evening of history, storytelling, and reflection as we celebrate Knoxville’s women and their enduring contributions to our city!

Thank you to Tennessee 250 and Historic House Museums of Knoxville for their generous support of this program! 😊

🍾💫 We're partnering with Barber McMurry for a Suppers & Such event this autumn! Join us on October 15 for Archives after...
09/30/2026

🍾💫 We're partnering with Barber McMurry for a Suppers & Such event this autumn! Join us on October 15 for Archives after Dark: A Prohibition-Era Affair.

For one night only, the historic Barber McMurry office will become Knoxville’s most exclusive speakeasy. As twilight settles, you'll enjoy delicious vintage-inspired cocktails and bites over sultry jazz music. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore more than a century of Barber McMurry’s project archives on display!

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

THANK YOU to our amazing Bar Sponsor, Bell & McCoy Companies (formerly FSA Lighting)! 🥰 Because of their generosity, you can look forward to an amazing drink selection, including both alcoholic and NA options, as you enjoy this incredible night.

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, friends, and family, and settle in for a fun fall evening! 🍂🎥 Join us at Historic West...
09/29/2026

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, friends, and family, and settle in for a fun fall evening! 🍂

🎥 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, you'll also 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.

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! ✨

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3425 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN
37919

Opening Hours

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

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+18655238008

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