Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is historic preservation and why should I care about it?
2. What is Knox Heritage?
3. What places and properties has Knox Heritage helped preserve?
4. What is the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance?
5. Where is Knox Heritage located and how can I contact them for more information?
6. What makes a property or place historic?
7. Do I have to live in a historic home to be a member of Knox Heritage?
8. How can I become a member of Knox Heritage?
9. How can my company support Knox Heritage?
10. How does my membership help the work of Knox Heritage?
11. As a member of Knox Heritage, how can I become more involved?
12. How can I learn more about the condition of an endangered property in my community?
13. How do I learn about the history of my property, neighborhood, or town?
14. What is the National Register and how can I get my building listed?
15. Will listing a property on the National Register prevent it from being demolished?
16. Where can I find a listing of your web site policies?

How can I become a member of Knox Heritage?

For individual memberships, join now using our secure, online donation page.

To become a member by phone, call 523-8008.