2010 SUMMER SUPPERS ON SALE NOW!
Less than 50 tickets remain for the 2010 Summer Suppers! Most suppers for July, August and September have a few seats left. Click here to learn more about each Supper and to purchase online, or call the office, 865-523-8008 (M-F, 10-4) to place your order.
KNOX HERITAGE OFFERS DOWNTOWN NORTH POSTCARDS FOR SALE
If you attended the 2010 Art & Architecture Tour in May or visited the Emporium during June, you saw the fantastic photography that made up the tour route through the Downtown North neighborhood. Now, those images are available as a set of postcards. These 10 full-color cards, sized 5" x 7", are perfect for mailing or giving to anyone who loves Knoxville. You can purchase these cards exclusively at these Knoxville merchants: Bliss, Three Rivers Market, and the East Tennessee History Center gift shop. Or, you can order them here on our web site via PayPal. A composite image of all the cards is below, and here is a link to all images in a Facebook album. Quantities are limited, so get a few sets today!
Auction Winners Take a Trolley Tour of George Barber Houses
One of the auction items at the 2009 Cocktails at the Station was a guided trolley tour with light refreshments for fifteen friends through a historic neighborhood. Barbara Grobicki, the winning bidder, chose the tour centered on George Barber Houses. The tour, held on November 15, was led by Kim Trent, assisted by Hollie Cook, and traveled through three historic neighborhoods (Parkridge, Old North Knoxville, and Fourth & Gill) to view exceptional architectural examples of George Barber. You can read more about George Barber and the featured tour here.
Here are some photos from the trolley tour.
The group ready to embark!
Each attendee got a tour booklet and a 2010 calendar.
Kraig Debenedictis and Barbara Grobicki, the winning bidder on the trolley tour auction item.
John Bradley and Mary Pom Claiborne have a laugh on the tour.
522 E. Scott Avenue
Detail of 241 E. Scott Avenue
703 Luttrell Street
Detail of 1620 Washington Avenue
1701 Washington Avenue
Members Only Preview of the Restored S&W Grand, October 16, 2009
Many East Tennesseans greatly anticipated the reopening of the S&W in downtown Knoxville. Without Knox Heritage, the historic structure that houses the restaurant, and other buildings on the 500 Block of Gay Street, would have been lost to the wrecking ball. In celebration of this preservation victory, Knox Heritage members were the first group in the S&W Grand on October 16. Congratulations to the 500 Block LLC, and siblings Brian and Stephanie Balest for reviving this beloved landmark.
Here are a few photos from the event, which hosted more than 350 people.
Gib Ingram and Linda Evans enjoy a glass of wine at the S&W.
L to R: New members Michelle and Bill Shory, Pete and Kathleen Finch
Guests enjoy the window looking onto Gay Street.
Patrick Hunt and his daughter dance under the banquet room's skylight with LED lighting.
The S&W staff are happy to greet the Knox Heritage guests.
A favorite gathering spot is revived on Gay Street with the opening of the S&W Grand.