QUARTERLY

SUMMER 2008

advocating for the preservation of places and structures with historic or cultural significance .

Every year in May, during

National Preservation Month, KNOX HERITAGE
Invite your
Knox Heritage announces
friends to join
The Fragile Fifteen, its list of
MEMBERSHIP Knox Heritage
and get a
the most endangered historic DRIVE EVENT glimpse of a
buildings and places in order to educate the public and local
leaders about the plight of significant historic resources.
UNDERGROUND rarely seen
GAY STREET section of
The historic places included on the list are selected by the
downtown!
Knox Heritage Board of Directors from nominations received
Friday, October 3, from 5–8 p.m., KH and Dewhirst
from members of Knox Heritage and the general public. The list
Properties host a “Members Only” event designed to
provides a work plan for the organization for the next 12 months.
encourage new members to join Knox Heritage.
Preservation strategies are developed for each site on the list and
can include working with current property owners, government
KH members are invited to get a sneak peek of
officials, citizens, and/or potential new owners to preserve these
“Underground Gay Street”—the 100 block of Gay
important parts of Knox County’s heritage.
Street that was originally at street level before the street
was raised in 1919. Guests will enter at 110 S Gay
Knox Heritage is committed to acting as an advocate for the
Street and go downstairs to a reception with food and
endangered properties identified each year. We invite the
beverages. Small groups will be led into select areas that
community to join us in our efforts to save our endangered
have the potential to be redeveloped into commercial
heritage through advocacy and action. Much more information
and retail use. Tour guides and visuals will help illustrate
about this year’s Fragile Fifteen can be found on our web site,
what the future may hold for underground Gay Street.
www.knoxheritage.org.
The reception and tour are FREE for current KH
1. Scenic Vistas & Ridgetops
members. While we want our old friends to be there, we
hope to see a lot of new faces, too! Please let friends,
While Knox Heritage is best known for
neighbors, and colleagues know of this opportunity and
the preservation of historic structures, our
encourage them to join KH today, so they can take part
mission includes the protection of historic
in this exclusive event! A prize will be awarded to the KH
spaces as well. More than most cities,
member who enlists the most new members between
Knoxville is defined by the ridges and
now and October 3. (Be sure your friend mentions your
rivers that surround it. But those features
name on the membership form when they join.) Also,
are threatened by development that is not
new members joining between now and October 3 will
asked to address the costs imposed on the
receive a limited edition 2009 calendar, and all attendees
community for its associated infrastructure
will be entered into drawings for additional prizes.
and quality of life.
continued on page 6 Current membership is about 800 households; we’d love to
be at 1,000 households by the end of the year. Help
us reach our goal—invite your friends to
INSIDE join Knox Heritage today!
Cocktails in the Attic.......................................... 3
Art & Architecture Tour..................................... 4
Kristopher Kendrick Film Tribute...................... 5
The 1791 Annual Spring Luncheon.................... 5
Preservation Briefs............................................. 9
2008 Board of Directors Nominate Properties & People
Officers
Dorothy Stair • President
for 2008 Preservation Awards
Scott Schimmel • Vice President
Lorie Huff • Vice President Knox Heritage is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Preservation
John Craig • Treasurer Awards, given annually for outstanding contributions to historic preservation
Katie King • Secretary in Knox County. These awards will be presented at the Knox Heritage
David Anderson Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 5 at the Bijou Theatre. Awards
Barbara Apking may be given in the following categories: the City of Knoxville Mayor’s Award
Wayne Blasius and the Knox County Mayor’s Award; the Greystone, Civic Achievement,
Annette L. Brun and Media awards; the “Fantastic Fifteen,” for compatible new construction,
Angelyn Campbell Schultz restoration, and continuing maintenance; the Volunteer of the Year; the
Pamela Chips Spirit of Kristopher Award; and the Ronald B. Childress Memorial Award for
John Conley Preservationist of the Year.
David Dewhirst
Beth Eason We encourage members and friends of Knox Heritage to submit nominations
Scott Fugate of residential or commercial projects that have been completed recently, or
Amy Gibson, Ph.D. nominations of a person that has recently and significantly contributed to
Marianne Greene the furtherance of historic preservation in Knox County. Nominations should
Brett Grimm include the property owner’s or individual’s name, address, phone number,
Mary Wells Holbrook neighborhood, and why you think an award would be a fitting recognition.
Lee Ingram Please include a photo of the nominated property if possible.
Dr. Breese Johnson
Gay Lyons, Ph.D. Examples of eligible projects or individuals are:
Sean Martin • Completed restoration of a historic home
George Cranwell Montgomery • Completed restoration of a historic commercial building
J. Finbarr Saunders • Preservation through continuing maintenance of a historic home or
Monte Stanley building
Lynne Sullivan, Ph.D. • Infill construction compatible with historic neighborhoods
Becky Wade • Corporate leadership in preservation
Mary Whaley, Ph.D. • Civic leadership in preservation
• Outstanding media coverage of preservation issues
Ann Bennett • Ex-Officio Member, MPC
• Exceptional volunteer service for historic preservation-related causes
Ashley Stinson • Ex-Officio Member,
Knoxville Junior League
Please send 2008 Preservation Awards nominations to Knox Heritage by
Tom McAdams • General Counsel
Friday, September 12, 2008. Nominations may be submitted by:
Honorary Board Members
Joan Allen Mail: Knox Heritage
Glenn Bullock ATTN: Awards Committee
Steve Cotham P.O. Box 1242
Randall De Ford Knoxville, TN 37901
Matt Edens E-mail: hcook@knoxheritage.org
Kristopher Kendrick Fax: (865) 523-0938
Mike Fowler
Doug McKamey DEADLINE: All nominations must be received by September 12, 2008.
Pat Roddy
Knox Heritage reserves the right to select final award winners based on
Staff nominations submitted by the public and its Board of Directors.
Kim Trent • Executive Director
Becky Hancock • Development Director
Hollie Cook • Program Assistant/Research
Margaret S.C. Walker • Newsletter

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2008 Preservation Partners

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KNOX HERITAGE
pedestal
Friends of Knox Heritage appreciate the
architectural and cultural treasures in the historic C. Randall
houses and buildings that exist throughout De Ford
Knox County. But we also know that our region
possesses other treasures as well: antiques, Architecture
fine arts, crafts, entertainment, and leisure
activities. All of these things together make
our community one we cherish and celebrate!

To pay tribute to East Tennessee’s rich cultural

traditions and pastimes, Knox Heritage is hosting
the second annual Cocktails in the Attic on Friday, Stephen & Nancy
October 10, at 7 p.m. at the historic L&N Station Land
(401 Henley Street). The highlight of the evening
is a live and silent auction that features fine arts,
antiques, handcrafted works, and “experience”
packages that are directly tied to our region’s
offerings. We’re also soliciting local celebrities
to donate an item from their attic for the auction.

The returning guest host and celebrity auctioneer

is Tim Luke, featured on HGTV’s Cash in the Attic cornerstone
and PBS’s Antiques Roadshow. Tim, together
with Greg Strahm of TreasureQuest Appraisal
Group, infuses the evening with excitement
and laughter as he encourages the crowd to
bid on the unique auction items. The perfect
evening is completed by live music, a buffet
dinner, beverages, and a signature cocktail—all keystone AIA of
in a historic setting that helps get you in the East Tennessee
mood to bid on items to support Knox Heritage.
Innovative
Tickets are $50 per person and are available now on
our web site, www.knoxheritage.org or by calling the Builders
office at 523-8008. We hope you’ll make plans to
attend and help Knox Heritage carry out its mission!

Cockt ails in the Attic is generously

sponsored by Clayton Bank & Trust, HGTV,
pillar
B-97.5, and The Knoxville News Sentinel.

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2 0 0 8 A r t & Revitalization of Gay Street’s 500 Block Continues
A r c h i t e c t u r e To u r
September 5, 6:00 p.m.
We had so much fun at last year’s Art
& Architecture Tour that we’ve decided
to make it an annual event, occurring
on a “First Friday” in the fall. This year’s
tour is on Friday, September 5, starting
at 6:00 p.m. Meet at Sapphire, located
at 428 S. Gay Street, for a reception
with appetizers and wine, and depart
for the tour at 7:00 p.m. Once again,
Jack Neely and Steve Cotham will
be guiding the tours. Tickets are $50
per person and space is very limited;
advance reservations are required.
While last year’s event featured the
beautiful screen-printed posters of
Lauren Ray Wagner, the 2008 Art &
Architecture Tour involves more artists
from our community. Last month,
Knox Heritage accepted entries to
a photography contest. Over 50
individuals submitted a total of nearly
200 photographs of downtown historic
buildings, which are now being reviewed
by a panel of judges. The winning
entries, publicly announced the night
of the tour, will form the route for this
year’s tour, and winners’ works will
also be displayed and available for
purchase at Bliss Home + Art on Market
Square for the month of September.
The 2008 Art & Architecture Tour is
generously supported by Mast General
Store, McCarty Holsaple McCarty,
and by a grant from the Tennessee
Arts Commission. We thank them for
their part in making this event possible.
To purchase tickets for the tour, please
visit www.knoxheritage.org or call
523-8008. Tickets are sold on a
first come, first served basis. Don’t
miss your chance to view stunning
photography of downtown Knoxville and
learn a little more about our beloved city!
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With the renovation of the Tennessee Theatre, the addition of the Regal Riviera
8 and restored buildings like the Holston and the Burwell bringing residents to
downtown, Gay Street is experiencing a surge in activity not seen in decades.
Another important component to the revival of this popular thoroughfare is
progressing as well: the remaining historic buildings on the east side of the
500 block, remembered by many as the S&W Cafeteria, the WROL studios,
and the Athletic House.
Knox Heritage played an important role in the preservation of these historic
buildings, thanks to the City of Knoxville, Mayor Bill Haslam, and Regal
Entertainment Group. An early version of the movie theater complex called for
demolition of the structures, so Knox Heritage requested and was provided an
opportunity to present an alternate plan that supplied the necessary square
footage and amenities for the cinema while saving the remainder of the 500
Block for future development. The alternate plan was adopted.
After the completion of the Riviera 8, the City of Knoxville announced a
Request for Proposals (RFP) for development for this adjacent section of
Gay Street. A developer called 500 Block, LLC was selected for the project
from the submitted proposals. Partners John Craig, Dane Baker, Mike Hatcher,
and Tim Hill of 500 Block, LLC have since been hard at work preparing a
bright future for these historic buildings. The final transfer of the property to
500 Block, LLC occurred on July 11, and the developer is now working on
a financing package and reviewing prospective tenants. At the end of July,
the project’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) was approved by Knoxville City
Council and Knox County Commission. 500 Block, LLC is also currently
applying for historic tax credits for the project.
So, what will occupy these historic buildings? Will the S&W Cafeteria return
to downtown Knoxville after its closure in 1981? Some have seen or heard
about a similar project in Asheville, NC, which restored an S&W back to
its former glory. The 500
Block, LLC expects to fill the
buildings with a combination
of retail, restaurant, and/or
commercial tenants. Already
there are several prospective
tenants expressing interest
in the development, given
the rich history and prime
location of these buildings.
The 500 Block, LLC expects
to announce the new tenants
in the near future.
The former S&W Cafeteria on Gay Street, July 2008
But to answer the question
that many are asking: Knoxville will enjoy a rebirth of its beloved S&W. While
the Asheville restaurant was better preserved with more architectural features
intact, the Knoxville developers plan to do what is necessary to restore the
Gay Street landmark to include interior details and finishes as they existed in
the 1938 S&W. The restaurant will most likely offer finer fare than a simple
diner, but after a 28-year absence, finally a new generation of Knoxvillians can
create memories at the S&W.
Do you have mementos, artifacts, or photographs of the original Knoxville
S&W Cafeteria? The developers with 500 Block, LLC would love to talk with
you to see if those elements can be incorporated into the restored S&W.
Please contact them at sandwcafeteria@gmail.com for more information.
 KRISTOPHER KENDRICK HONORED IN FILM TRIBUTE
When people were
moving out to the
suburbs thinking
downtown was a thing
of the past, Kristopher
L–R: David Dewhirst, Steve Brown, Kendrick had other ideas.
Karen Kendrick, and Kent Kendrick at He believed that as
the private premiere at The Orangery
long as a building had
“good bones,” it still had
use left in it. This tenet
buoyed Kendrick through
daring and seemingly
ill-advised property
purchases and renovation
L–R: Donna Kerr, Barbara Apking, and
Dorothy Stair, who conceived the film projects in the 1970s
tribute for Kristopher Kendrick and 1980s. His risks
resulted in the saving
of some of Knoxville’s
historic buildings that are
treasured and enjoyed
by us today, and most
importantly, for the future
L–R: Sandra Butler stands with Mary
of Knoxville.
Costa, who narrated the Kendrick film,
at the public premiere at The Bijou Among buildings that
Kendrick played a role in
reviving are Patrick Sullivan’s Saloon in The Old City; The Lord
Lindsey on Hill Avenue; the Nicholas condominiums, the Taylor
home, and the Dulin home, all on Kingston Pike; and several
historic residential buildings at Maplehurst, on Fifth Avenue, in
Parkridge, throughout Downtown and The Old City.
Knox Heritage is grateful for Kristopher Kendrick’s contribution
to historic preservation in Knoxville. In 1981, he was
given a restoration award, and in 1984 he was named the
Preservationist of the Year. He is one of only four honorary
lifetime members of Knox Heritage.
But friends of Kristopher wanted to do more. Barbara Apking,
Donna Kerr, and Dorothy Stair spearheaded a project that
would pay tribute to Knoxville’s “Father of Preservation”
while ensuring that his legacy would always be known to the
rest of the community. Funds were raised to finance a film
featuring highlights from Kendrick’s life in historic preservation.
DoubleJay Creative was hired to produce “Conceptions,
Visions, Dreams: The Kristopher Kendrick Story.”
In early June the film received a private premiere at the
Orangery, and a public screening was featured at the
Bijou Theatre during “First Friday” activities. Due to the
overwhelming response of these initial screenings, two more
public showings were scheduled on Friday, August 1, at the
East Tennessee History Center. Finally, a copy of the film will
be archived at the McClung Collection, and a copy is now
available in circulation at the Knox County Public Library.
We know The Kristopher Kendrick Story will give future
generations a glimpse into the storied life of one of Knoxville’s
maverick spirits, and it will honor his contributions to historic
preservation efforts. We thank him for his gifts to our city.

The 1791 Annual Spring Luncheon—Tales from Two Houses

On May 3, members of Knox Heritage’s 1791 Heritage Room.” The mural’s painter, David Keith Braly, has studied
Society gathered for their annual spring luncheon. This Roman wall painting and
exclusive event for our major donors is usually held at a was honored with the
notable historic home in Knoxville. The afternoon began Classical American Award
with a tour of the Eugenia Williams House on Lyons View for Painting in 1994. Moll
Pike. Guests learned the history of the house from Betsey and Charlie chose Native
Creekmore with the University of Tennessee. Ms. Creekmore Wisteria as part of the
also shared stories of visiting the grounds as a child, including mural’s floral decoration
L–R: Mayor Bill Haslam, Caesar Stair,
tales of Ms. Williams’ beautiful horses and luxury cars. UT because it reflects their Moll Anderson, Charlie Anderson,
owns the historically significant home, which was designed desire to put down deep and Dorothy Stair
by nationally recognized architect and 1913 UT graduate roots in East Tennessee.
John Staub. He designed Hopecote, too, now part of the UT Another distinguishing
Knoxville campus on Melrose Avenue. design feature chosen
by Moll and architectural
The guests then gathered at Casa di Angeli, home of Charlie designer, Ron Hutchins,
and Moll Anderson. Mr. Anderson, CEO of Anderson Media is the home’s custom
Companies, welcomed the group saying he and Moll wanted ironwork by local artist L–R: Fred Trainer, David Dewhirst,
Knox Heritage to be the first group to hold an event at the Preston Farabow. and Mark Heinz
recently transformed historic property. The project was
spearheaded by Moll who is an interior designer/lifestyle Knox Heritage is grateful
expert and CEO of Moll Anderson Home. She makes frequent for the hospitality
apperances on national telelvision programs to discuss interior of Charlie and Moll
design. The couple relishes the home’s history and welcomed Anderson, whose lovely
previous owners and visitors who shared their stories. A mural home made this year’s
combining architecture, landscape, and personal elements 1791 Luncheon an L–R: Brenda Wood, Ann Goldstine,
from the Anderson’s lives covers one wall of the “Great unforgettable event. Cindi DeBusk, and Kay Clayton

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 5. 501–525 W. Jackson Avenue—
Fragile Fifteen, continued from page 1 The McClung Warehouses

2. 5501 Martin Mill Pike—

Childhood Home of Cormac McCarthy More than a year after an inferno
that destroyed half of the McClung
Knoxville has a history of producing
Warehouse complex on Jackson
great writers, but has done a poor job
Avenue, little progress has been made
of preserving their local legacy. One
to rescue Knoxville’s most visible endangered buildings. The
such writer, Cormac McCarthy, is
fire illustrated the worst-case scenario for vacant and blighted
considered by many to be America’s
historic buildings.
greatest living author. His childhood home still stands in
South Knoxville on Martin Mill Pike. This important literary
6. Historic Resources at the University of Tennessee
landmark deserves to be preserved, and our entire community
should rally to rescue it before it is beyond repair.
The University of Tennessee has taken a major step forward
in preservation this past year with the award of a Getty Grant
3. Vacant Historic Knox County School Buildings:
to catalog historic structures on the UT-Knoxville campus. The
South High, Brownlow and Oakwood
current leaders of both the UT system and the UT-Knoxville
3a. 801 Tipton Avenue— campus have a track record of supporting preservation,
South High School and we look forward to working with them to preserve the
architectural and archaeological heritage of the campus while
South High was designed by noted
meeting the educational goals of the University. We have
local architect Charles Barber and was
included four locations on our list that we believe deserve
built in 1935–1936 as South Knoxville
additional emphasis as the University proceeds with its
Junior High School. Barber was the
planning.
primary architect of 14 schools in Knoxville and Knox County
prior to 1940. It was recently purchased at auction from 6a. UT Conference Center
Knox County Schools. and the new owner is working on a (formerly Rich’s)
development plan.
This Mid-Century Modern building
3b. 1305 Luttrell Street— received a design award from the
Brownlow Elementary School American Institute of Architects when it
was originally unveiled.
Brownlow was built in 1913 and
enlarged in 1926. The Neo-classical 6b. Eugenia Williams House
style building was one of the first
Eugenia Williams’ 1940 Regency-style
model elementary schools built in Knox
home designed by John F. Staub sits
County. The current owner is proceeding with residential
on 24 acres bordering Lake Loudoun
development plans, and recent work includes a new roof and
and Lyons View Pike. In 1998, the
infrastructure improvements.
house was willed to UT as a memorial
3c. 232 E. Churchwell Avenue— to Eugenia’s father. Under the conditions of the will, the house
Oakwood Elementary School may not be sold by the University.
This Oakwood neighborhood icon is 6c. James D. Hoskins Library
currently owned by the Knox County
Hoskins Library was built in 1930–1931
School System and is used for storage.
and was named after former UT President
The later addition is occupied by
James D. Hoskins (1934–1946). Charles I.
the Teacher Supply Depot. Time is rapidly running out for
Barber was the architect, and he designed
Oakwood School due to the school system’s neglect and the
the library in a modified Collegiate Gothic
resulting water damage occurring in the building.
style to complement Ayers Hall.
4. Maplehurst Neighborhood
6d. Cherokee Farm
Maplehurst was developed in its present
This riverfront swath of land provides a
form in the early twentieth century and
bucolic scene for visitors as they enter
contains Mission, Tudor Revival, Craftsman,
Knoxville from the airport to the south,
Bungalow and Spanish Colonial Revival
as well as for boaters and residents
buildings that were popular architectural
of the south side of Kingston Pike and
styles of that era. Maplehurst was first
Sequoyah Hills. We encourage the University to minimize the
the site of an earlier residence known as
impact of its development on one of Knoxville’s most beautiful
Maplehurst, from which the area took its name, and is typical
and historic areas and follow through with its commitment
of residential areas developed near downtown. The buildings
to make this a “green” development that will benefit both the
are now in poor condition and threatened by neglect.
University and Knox County for many years to come.

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 7. French Broad River Corridor
The French Broad River was one of
the earliest settlement paths in Knox
County. Because of its relative isolation
and lack of urban infrastructure, this
area has retained its historic places,
scenery, breathtaking views, and
vistas and is a portrait of Knox County in the 18th and early
19th centuries. Knox County Commission’s approval of re-
zonings that allow industrial and commercial development
at the Midway Road interchange with I-40, combined with
increasing development pressure from Sevier County,
threaten the survival of one of Knox County’s signature places.
8. Cal Johnson Building
This State Street building (circa 1898)
was constructed by Knoxville’s first African
American millionaire and is likely the largest
commercial structure remaining in Knoxville
built by a former slave. Knox Heritage calls
upon the current property owners to make
long-overdue repairs and hopes the current
level of downtown redevelopment will spur the repair and
reuse of this important structure before it is too late.
9. 1633 Clinch Avenue—
The Pickle Mansion
The Pickle Mansion was built in 1889
in the Queen Anne style. It was built of
solid masonry construction with a brick
veneer wall covering on that masonry.
The house was burned in a disastrous fire that occurred in
August of 2002 and suffered extensive damage. Although
interior work to prevent additional deterioration has been
completed by the current owner, the house is still unroofed,
and rehabilitation work has not begun. Knox Heritage
encourages the owner to move swiftly to get the house
under roof and begin the long-awaited restoration of this Fort
Sanders Neighborhood landmark.
10. 2225 Riverside Drive—
Williams–Richards House
This historic building is also known
as Colonial Hall and Marbledale. The
oldest part of this house was built in
1842 by John Williams II, in the Federal
style. Williams was the grandson of James White, founder
of Knoxville, and he was the great-grandfather of playwright
Tennessee Williams. The house saw progress during the last
year as the current owner repaired the serious soffit, gutter,
and roof damage that had caused great concern about the
future of the structure. Knox Heritage encourages continued
progress on this important building and hopes this will be its
last appearance among the Fragile Fifteen.
11. 901 College Street—Knoxville College
Knoxville College was founded in 1875
as part of the missionary effort of the
United Presbyterian Church of North
America to promote religious, moral,
and educational leadership among freed men and women.
Students designed and constructed these historic buildings
using bricks manufactured at the campus. These buildings,
with their fine craftsmanship and solid design, are deserving
of support from the community, and their preservation is a
critical part of the College’s rebirth. We stand ready to assist
the College in its efforts to preserve its architectural heritage
and encourage Knox County residents to do the same.
12. Mid-Century Modern Residential & Commercial Buildings
12a. 5801 Kingston Pike—
Former Bearden Bank Branch
This commercial structure has served
many purposes in the Bearden
neighborhood, but most of its original
architectural details remain intact.
12b. Lustron Houses
In 1947, Chicago industrialist and
inventor Carl Strandlund, constructor
of prefabricated gas stations, obtained
a multi-million-dollar Reconstruction
Finance Corporation loan to make
steel houses with porcelain-enamel-coated panels. This rare
housing form exists in at least four places in Knoxville.
13. 2204 Linden Avenue—
Former Park City Presbyterian Church
This Gothic Revival style church was
built circa 1891 and remodeled to its
current appearance in the 1920s and
has been vacant for several years. It
still retains its architectural details, including stained glass
windows. This church represents what can happen as
populations shift over time. Buildings that are institutions in
the communities they occupy are endangered as fewer dollars
are available for maintenance and programming.
14. J.C. Penney Building
This building was constructed as the
Sterchi Brothers Furniture store in
1898 after the “Million Dollar Fire” of
1897. The building is part of the Gay
Street Commercial Historic District,
a National Register district that carries the potential for
preservation tax credits for rehabilitation; the district’s status
is precarious since so many buildings have been demolished.
15. 3624 Topside Road—Edelmar
This 1914 summer home of prominent
Knoxvillian C.B. Atkin was named for
his daughters–Edith, Eleanor, and
Marion. Atkin developed much of
Knoxville’s Oakwood and Fountain City suburbs and built
two hotels and two theatres in downtown Knoxville. KH
encourages the current owners to secure the house against
vandalism and arson while planning for the future of the site.
We also recommend the house be protected with historic
zoning as part of any development plan for the larger site.
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 1791 Heritage Society
Neal & Joan Allen Patricia Robledo & John Craig Mike & Melissa McCoy
Charlie & Moll Anderson Reid Crumpton Lindsay & Jim McDonough
Barbara & Steve Apking Wes Goddard & Sandy & Helen McNabb
Ambassador & Randall De Ford Kenneth Moffett
Mrs. Victor Ashe David & Tracy Dewhirst Cran & Carol Montgomery
Steve & Ann Bailey Jim & Melinda Ethier Mrs. George D. Montgomery
Mrs. Clarence Beaman, Jr. Scott & Lynne Fugate Judy Morton
Ann K. Bennett Sam & Ann Furrow Rodney & Debra Napier
Gary & Julia Bentley Frank & Anna Gray Lucile & Ernie Nelson
Bernie E. & Barbara Bernstein Duane & Marsha Grieve Townes Lavidge Osborn
Sam & Nancy Bills Bill & Crissy Haslam Bob & Margie Parrott
David & Judy Birdwell Jimmy & Dee Haslam John & Carol Petersen
Rudy & Cindy Bradley James & Natalie Haslam Andie Ray
Jon Brock Mike & Leilah Hatcher Keith Richardson
Joe & Rena Bruner Teenie Hayworth Ronald O. &
Glenn & Marilyn Bullock Tim & Deanna Hill Zaidee Robertson
Betsey Bush Mary & Dan Holbrook Bob & Diana Samples
Mary Helen Byers John & Debbie Hoskins Ellen Bebb &
Ellen M. Capito Breese & Kathryn Johnson Finbarr Saunders
Jefferson & Vicki Chapman Tim & Vicki Keller Jennifer Banner &
Pamela Rayburn-Chips & Donna & David Kerr James Schaad
Dan Chips Karen Kluge Mary & Joe Spengler
H.E. & Anna Christenberry III Stephen & Nancy Land Caesar & Dorothy Stair
Linda & Pete Claussen Sherri Lee Nancy Young &
Jim & Kay Clayton Bill & Gay Lyons Jeff Talman
The Monica M. Cole Foundation Angela Majors Fred & Amy Trainer
John & Jane Conley Eddie Mannis John Trotter
Deane Conley Jim & Tam Martin Monroe & Sandra Trout
Steve Cotham Tom & Melissa McAdams John & T.J. Turley
Sheena McCall Regina & Terry Turner
Jim & Libba Wall
Jackie Wilson
Brenda & Pat Wood
The list below includes
only those members
who joined or renewed
their Knox Heritage Chris Hauck Carol Overbey
membership Jan Henley Kenneth Pace &
Marie Hogan Theresa Pepin
between the dates of Martin Hunt Jan & Sylvia Peters
April 16 & July 15, 2008. Ron & Connie Hutchins John & Marla Peterson
Cathy Irwin Walter T. Pulliam
Gail & Jim Jarvis David Roberts
James & Bennie Jean John & Sara Rose
Lori & Mickey Johnson William & Elisabeth Rukeyser
Benefactor Don & Maureen Bosch John Woodrow Kelley Richard Jolley & Tommie Rush
Anne Hart Sara & Wayne Christensen Steve Koella William & Virginia Schall
Maribel Koella Michael Croyle Doug & Denise Lambert Arthur & Susan Seymour
Phillip Trotter Bob & Nancy Denovo Bill & Jan Larson John & Cynthia Stancil
LeAnne & John Dougherty Mrs. McAfee Lee John & Janey Sterchi
Sustainer Bryan Dove Kay & Larry Leibowitz Bernice C. Stevens
Edward S. Albers, Jr. Jeanne Fair Michael A. & Nancy D. Lofaro Sarah Stowers
Jennifer Crake Mr. & Mrs. Dean Farmer Sam Maynard John & Leslie Testerman
Mike Fowler Morgan & Pat Fitch Will McDonald Kim Trent
Sharon M. Pryse Joe Galetovic Anne Dean McWhirter Jeanette Underwood
Frank & Judy Rothermel Mrs. Floyd P. Goodson Wanda Moody Adrienne Malcolm &
Mrs. Frankie R. Gunnels Nancy Campbell & Stanton Webster
Patron Wahid & Samia Hanna William Moorefield Kreis & Nancy Weigel
Alfred & Margo Akerman Pat & Henry Hardcastle Alan Carmichael & Anne Woodle
Riley & Andrea Anderson Mary Belle & Alex Harkness Cynthia Moxley Robert & Rachael Young
Ned & Virgina Babb Stephen & April Harris Chris Ooten

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S u pp o r t e r Gary & Deborah Andrews
Wallace W. Baumann Mike & Martha Ayres
Margery & Michael
Bensey
Scott Brooks
Linette Sanderson Brown
Mark Brown
Preservation Briefs
Kristin Bianconi
Dan Brewer Brian Burroughs Knox Heritage Seeks Preservation Field Services Director
Laura Powers & John Luis & Pam Bustamante Knox Heritage, as our name indicates, currently provides historic
Burkhart Tim Robinson & preservation field services primarily in Knox County. Our success in Knox
Nell Campbell Elaine Clark
County and the regional media coverage of our work have increased the
Jon Batchelder & Joe Clarke
David Collins demand for field services across the area, while the 5-year-long Nine
Cathleen Cochran
Nancy Cook Kortni Cook Counties. One Vision. regional planning process demonstrated that
Allan & Rose Cox Jami Cox historic preservation is a priority for residents across the region.
John & Phyllis Eldridge Jeffrey Lyon Craig
Lynda Evans John Craig VI Through the new partnership with the National Trust and a new position
Charles & Terry Faulkner Carolyn Crowder at Knox Heritage, Preservation Field Services Director, we will expand our
Norm & Doris Featherston Colleen Cruze service area to the nine-county Knoxville region and provide a wide range
Mary Ann Fennell Michael Davis of services. The region includes Anderson, Blount, Grainger, Jefferson,
Valerie Friedman Christine Dean
Knox, Loudon, Roane, Sevier, and Union counties in East Tennessee. The
Beverley & Katherine Clarice Doucette
Ely & Phyllis Driver Preservation Field Services Director will plan and carry out activities that
Gooch
Frank & Christy Graffeo Whitney A. Dunford ensure the achievement of the program goals.
Doug & Carla Harris Debbie Foster
David & Patricia Harris Helen Frazier If you or someone you know is interested in applying for this position,
Hedstrom Design, LLC Thompson Galetovic please contact Kim Trent at the Knox Heritage office at 523-8008 for a
Laurel K. & Laurel J. Manker Galetovic complete job description and application requirements.
Humphreys Jere Ownby &
William Hutton Melissa Gill North Hills Neighborhood Listed on
Michael & Sarah Kane Sally Gross
National Register of Historic Places
Glorietta Klarich Howard Grower
Parker Lee Sara W. Harris On July 25, 2008, the north Knoxville neighborhood of North Hills was
Baxter Lee Robert & listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Properties in North Hills
Fletcher Lee Susan Hawthorne that are included in the listing were built between 1927 and 1958.
Marilyn Liberman Matthew &
Father Xavier Mankel Bobbie Helms The National Register of Historic Places is an inventory, or listing, of the
Lee & Carla Martin Kimberly Henry
places and buildings that have contributed to the nation’s history. The
Fiona McAnally Jennifer Holder
Sally Huff
benefits to National Register listing are:
Bett McLean
Rock T. Hurst • If Federal grant monies for preservation or restoration are available,
John W. & Mary M. Moore
Steve Muffler Martha Johnson property owners may be eligible to apply for those monies;
Margaret Newton Patrice Lee • If property is used for income-producing projects, there may be
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Arthur & Carlton Long investment tax credits available to property owners;
Osborn Kathy Manning • Federally funded or licensed projects or undertakings are reviewed to
Brandon F. & Ashley Pace Bob & Carole Martin determine if they impact historic properties and may be redesigned or
Bonnie Peters Sam & Gwen McKenzie abandoned if they have negative effects that cannot be lessened.
Bill & Tanya Ramsey Sandra McLean
Michael & Albert N. Minor
Laura A. Muckenfuss
Inclusion on the National Register requires an extensive application
Shannon Reynolds
Emily Murphy process, administered through the Tennessee Historical Commission
Dash Roberts
Cindy Robinson Bill & Geri Muse (THC) and involving several drafts and revisions of a written nomination.
John Sanders Jacqueline T. Newman The THC’s National Register review board evaluates the final draft of the
Gerald F. Schroedl Rob & Jane Pearce nomination, and if it is approved, it gets sent to the National Park Service
W. T. Sergeant Pauline Clemmer Prosser for review, approval, and inclusion on the National Register.
Steve & Paula Slack Joan Riedl
Dean & Pam Turner Marye Rose The North Hills neighborhood was developed in 1927 under the North
Jack & Patricia Watson Charles Ross
Hills Corporation by brothers George, Hugh, and Carl Fielden. Unlike
Julie Webb J. Reece Roth
Mary Rule
traditional domestic architecture styles found in many other historic
Ken Wright
Teresa Scott neighborhoods, houses in North Hills featured non-traditional elements
Carla D. Wyrick
Doug & Sara Yoakley Alanna P. Tait within indentified styles, resulting in unique and strikingly beautiful
Pat Burr & Steve Waddell interpretations of these styles. The neighborhood still retains the original
Friend K. Ann Walker topography of rolling hills with wide tree-lined boulevards and bountiful
Michael K. Aktalay David & Sandra White landscaping. North Hills remains one of Knoxville’s better examples of
Betty Allen Dale & Wendy Wortham an early 20th-century, middle-class, automobile-oriented subdivision,
Jeannine Alley John R. Wright containing a strong inventory of mid-20th-century revival-style architecture
Merrill Ammons and ranch designs.

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 When
Calendar of Events 2008
Where What
Friday Starting at Sapphire Downtown Art & Architecture Tour
September 5 428 S. Gay Street See article on pg. 4 for more information.
6:00–10:00p.m.
Saturday Time Warp Tea Room Preservation Network
September 13 1209 N. Central These FREE workshops are open to the public.
10:00 a.m. Come enjoy a chai tea or a mocha latte and meet
other Knox Heritage members.
Friday Ironwood Studios Summer Supper:
September 19 119 Jennings Avenue Blues Brothers at Ironwood Studios
8:00 p.m. Tickets are going fast! Don’t miss your chance to
take part in this final supper of 2008. Purchase
online at knoxheritage.org or call 523-8008.
Friday Members Only Tour:
October 3 Underground Gay Street
time TBD See article on pg. 1 for more information.
Friday L&N Station Cocktails in the Attic
October 10 Downtown Knoxville See article on pg. 3 for more information.
7:00 p.m.
Saturday Time Warp Tea Room Preservation Network
October 11 1209 N. Central These FREE workshops are open to the public.
10:00 a.m. Come enjoy a chai tea or a mocha latte and meet
other Knox Heritage members.
October 21–25 Time Warp Tea Room National Trust for Historic
1209 N. Central Preservation Annual Conference–
Tulsa, OK
For more information, visit www.nthpconference.org.
Wednesday Bijou Theatre Annual Meeting and
November 5 803 S. Gay Street 2008 Preservation Awards
5:30 p.m. See article on pg. 2 for more information.
Saturday Time Warp Tea Room Preservation Network
November 8 1209 N. Central These FREE workshops are open to the public.
10:00 a.m. Come enjoy a chai tea or a mocha latte and meet
other Knox Heritage members.
Saturday Time Warp Tea Room Preservation Network: Annual
December 13 1209 N. Central Roundtable Discussion
10:00 a.m. These FREE workshops are open to the public.
Come enjoy a chai tea or a mocha latte and meet
other Knox Heritage members.

How To Contact Knox Heritage

Physical Address: Mailing Address: Office Phone: Website:
The Carriage House Knox Heritage (865) 523-8008 www.knoxheritage.org
at Greystone P.O. Box 1242
1300 N. Broadway Knoxville, TN 37901 Fax: General E-mail:
Knoxville, TN 37917 (865) 523-0938 info@knoxheritage.org

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 Knox Heritage Membership Benefits
Standard Membership Benefits Friend Members ($25 or more)
(all levels) Receive standard benefits.
• Knox Heritage Quarterly newsletters Supporter Members ($40 or more)
• Membership in our online discussion group Receive standard benefits.
where you can discuss preservation issues Patron Members ($100 or more)
and benefit from referrals to restoration Receive standard benefits plus an invitation to attend the annual Patron’s
craftspeople (to join, send an e-mail to Party in the spring plus early notification of Summer Suppers.
bhancock@knoxheritage.org) Sustainer Members ($250 or more)
• Invitation to the Annual Meeting & Receive standard and Patron benefits plus a behind-the-scenes tour, and
Preservation Awards and all Preservation a copy of the book Tradition, Innovation and Romantic Images by William
Month events Ross McNabb.
• Discount on the purchase of salvage Benefactor Members ($500 or more)
donated from structures that could not be Receive standard, Patron, and Sustainer benefits, plus free admission
saved for two to any of our ticketed Preservation Month events and two gift
• Invitation to hear noted historic preservation memberships at the Supporter level to share with friends and family.
speakers 1791 Heritage Society Members ($1,000 or more)
• Discounts at participating Vendor Partners Receive all of the benefits listed above, plus an invitation to attend the
(see below for current list) Annual 1791 Heritage Society Dinner in the fall; an invitation to a special
• Notice of upcoming Preservation Network luncheon for 1791 Heritage Society members in the spring; free admission
meetings and access to a library of for two to all Knox Heritage events (excluding Summer Suppers and
information collected from these workshops Weekend in the Attic); four gift memberships at the Supporter level to
• Access to our professional staff for share; and your name will be listed in each issue of the Knox Heritage
assistance and information Quarterly newsletter.
If you are not already a member, please fill out the membership form located on the back of this newsletter
or visit www.knoxheritage.org and click on the Membership button for a secure online donation page.
( ) Knox Heritage members receive discounts at the following area businesses.
Membership dis counts Show current member ID to receive discount; one discount per customer.
Visit Knox Heritage at www.knoxheritage.org/corp.html for current list.
Who Where What
Bliss Home 29 Market Square, 865.673.6711 10% discount, up to $100 off entire purchase
www.shopinbliss.com
Crescent Bend House & 2728 Kingston Pike $2 off regular admission price
Gardens 865.637.3163
Graning Paint 311 N. Broadway, 865.546.4881 5% discount
Hardwood Refinishers 865.405.2310 Ten cents ($0.10) off the per-square-foot price of
hardwood floor refinishing, for projects 1000 s.f. or greater
Heritage Pest Control 865.525.8900 25% discount for perimeter pest control services,
25% discount for termite & moisture control services,
& free inspections
High Oaks Construction 865.637.2342 one-half percent discount off total amount
www.highoaksconstruction.com
May Studios 770 Caney Creek Road, Pigeon Forge free inspection & evaluation of historic architectural stained
865.436.3441 or leaded glass for possible restoration or repair
McClung Museum 1027 Circle Park on the UT Campus 10% discount in gift shop
865.974.2144
http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu
Russell’s Pest Control 865.588.5527 25% discount for termite control and/or
$60 per quarter for perimeter pest control services
Smoky Mountain Glassmaster’s 865.633.5122 20% discount & 25% off $2,000 custom work
Group
The Victorian Wood Molding Co. 116 N. Kingston Ave., Rockwood, 10% discount
865.354.8118
West Knoxville Glass 5209 Kingston Pike, 865.588.0486 10% discount
www.westknoxvilleglass.com
The Wort Hotel 50 N. Glenwood Ave., Jackson Hole, WY, 10% discount on lodging year-round
800.322.2727, www.worthotel.com (not applicable with any other package/special offer)
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Mail to: Knox Heritage, P.O. Box 1242, Knoxville, TN 37901; fax to (865) 523-0938; or join online at www.knoxheritage.org.