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THE “GREEN HOUSE” AT WORLD’S FAIR 2009 Art & Architecture Tour PARK WILL PRESERVE HISTORY AND September 4, 6:00 p.m. PRODUCE SOLAR ENERGY The Art & Architecture Tour returns for the third year, Knox Heritage is embarking and this time the featured neighborhood is historic Fort on its next restoration project! Sanders. The tour will be held on Friday, September 4. Together with Knoxville’s Cardinal Development and Kinsey Tour attendees will begin the evening at a reception Probasco Hays of Chattanooga, with food and wine upstairs at the Knoxville Knox Heritage announced in Museum of Art, and then take a tour through late May the final phase of the the Fort Sanders neighborhood led by local restoration of the Victorian-era author and historian Jack Neely and longtime Fort houses at the World’s Fair Park Sanders resident and architect Randall De Ford. in the Historic Fort Sanders neighborhood. As part of that Like last year’s event, the 2009 Art & Architecture plan, the development firms Tour will feature winners of a photography contest donated a circa 1880s house organized by Knox Heritage. Local photographers to Knox Heritage. submitted images of Fort Sanders buildings to be judged by a panel of local artists, art educators, and This generous donation marks executives in the fine arts. The winning entries will several important milestones form the route for this year’s tour, and these works for Knox Heritage. It launches will also be displayed at the Knoxville Museum of Art for the month of September. Following with preservation the exhibition, the photographs will be available easements before for sale (at the photographers’ discretion). Tour being sold to new booklets will be created in the form of a 2010 owners dedicated to calendar, with each month featuring a winning their preservation. In entry, so the photos can be enjoyed all year. cases of endangered p r o p e r t i e s , K n o x Tickets for the Art & Architecture Tour are $60 Heritage will stabilize each and space is limited. To purchase tickets, visit or restore them, and www.knoxheritage.org or call 523-8008. Don’t miss t h e n m a k e t h e m your chance to view stunning photography of Fort available for purchase. Sanders and learn a little more about our beloved city! The program is based on successful models The 2009 Art & Architecture Tour is generously in cities and states supported by Pureline Printing, McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Tracy the organization’s “Gifts of Heritage” across the country Kramer Jewelry, program, a new initiative designed to where historic properties have been W D V X - F M , encourage donations and bequests permanently protected while providing Metropulse and of historic buildings to Knox Heritage funding for preservation organizations by a grant from so they can be permanently protected to continue their work. the Tennessee continued on page 4 Arts Commission. INSIDE Cocktails at the Station...... 2 Summer Suppers Delights...... 5 Preservation Conference...... 7 this newsletter is printed Preservation Briefs...... 11 on recycled content paper. COCKTAILS AT THE STATION WELCOMES HGTV’S 2009 KIM MYLES AS SPECIAL GUEST, OCTOBER 9 Board of Directors If you like to have fun Officers (and we know our Knox John W. Craig • President Heritage members do!), Scott Schimmel • Vice President then save the date for Lorie Huff • Vice President Cocktails at the Station, a John Conley • Treasurer dinner and auction event Katie King • Secretary at the L&N Station on October 9! This is our third Directors year of the fall fundraiser David Anderson, Ph.D. Breese Johnson, M.D. that incorporates the appreciation of historic preservation with Barbara Apking Gay Lyons, Ph.D. the love of local fine art, handcrafted treasures, antiques, unique Chyna Brackeen Sean Martin dining experiences, and vacation getaways. Annette L. Brun Sam Maynard Angelyn Campbell Schultz Melissa McAdams Cocktails at the Station will be better than ever, because this Pamela Chips Teresa Scott year we have Knoxville’s own Sam Furrow as auctioneer, and David Dewhirst Finbarr Saunders HGTV star Kim Beth Eason Monte Stanley Myles, winner Scott Fugate Becky Wade o f “ D e s i g n Amy Gibson, Ph.D. Mary Whaley, Ed.D. Star” and host Marianne Greene Jonathan Wimmer Mary Wells Holbrook Todd Witcher of “Myles of Lee Ingram Style” as our special guest. Ex-Officio Members Sam will use his affable charm Ann Bennett, Metropolitan Planning Commission Ashley Stinson, Knoxville Junior League and powers of persuasion to lead the auction General Counsel and encourage Tom McAdams bidding on items specially chosen Honorary Board Members to create a unique Joan Allen o f f e r i n g f o r Glenn Bullock attendees of this Steve Cotham event. Auction Randall De Ford Matt Edens h i g h l i g h t s Kristopher Kendrick* i n c l u d e a Mike Fowler 2010 Summer Doug McKamey S u p p e r s photo: Aaron Rapoport Pat Roddy* p a c k a g e Dorothy Stair ( r e s e r v e d Kim Myles, designer and host of HGTV’s “Myles of * deceased tickets for every Style,” joins us for Cocktails at the Station supper!) and a on October 9. Staff personal design Kim Trent • Executive Director consultation with Kim Myles. Start thinking about what room in Becky Hancock • Assistant Director your house could use a fabulous designer’s touch! Ethiel Garlington • Director, Preservation Field Services Hollie Cook • Program Assistant/Researcher Cocktails at the Station is held at the beautiful, historic L&N Beth Meadows • Administrative Assistant Station in . A buffet dinner and beverages will Margaret S.C. Walker • Newsletter be provided, as well as live entertainment by the Johnson Swingtet. Tickets are only $65.00 and space is limited! Order your tickets today online at knoxheritage.org or by calling 523-8008.

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The house at 1011 Victorian Way (formerly 1011 Laurel Avenue), the tenth property acquired for restoration and resale by Knox Heritage, will also be the organization’s first to qualify as a LEED-certified project. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognized certification system that measures how well a building performs in sustainable practices such as energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to its impact. This project embodies the ideal merging of historic preservation and “green” building practices and will be a model for other communities. The Fort Sanders house will be certified at the LEED Silver level or greater.

A general contractor will be selected via a bidding process in late September, and construction will begin before the end of the year. Completion is scheduled for late spring of 2010.

Knox Heritage is partnering on this project with the City of Knoxville Preliminary restoration plans for 1011 Victorian Way through its Solar America Cities offices and 29 historic sites work with the Trust’s 270,000 members program. The house will be a demonstration project, and grant funding and thousands of preservation groups in all 50 states. will be used to install two types of solar energy devices to generate electricity and hot water. In addition, educational sessions will be Corporate sponsorship support is being provided by HGTV and provided for local contractors and citizens interested in utilizing solar Modern Supply, and other corporate sponsors are expected to technology. As one of twenty-five cities to be awarded a Solar America participate as the project proceeds. There will also be several Cities grant by the U.S. Department of Energy, Knoxville is working opportunities for Knox Heritage members and the general public to to accelerate local adoption of solar energy technologies. Program tour the house throughout the process, so we hope you’ll attend those initiatives are designed to remove market barriers by educating special events. Watch for updates, including photos and videos, on citizens about solar power, strengthening local solar technology our web site. supply and demand markets, increasing the visibility of solar power, and serving as a model for other cities in the region. The restoration would not be possible without volunteer assistance from many local architects and interior designers with experience in Additional grant funding for this project is being provided by the 1772 LEED certification and historic restorations. Knox Heritage would Foundation of Connecticut. The 1772 Foundation was established by like to recognize and thank the following volunteers: Elizabeth Eason, Stewart B. Kean in 1984 for the purpose of preserving and enhancing Elizabeth Eason Architecture; Lee Ingram, Brewer Ingram Fuller American historical organizations, especially for entities with particular Architects, Inc.; Sean Martin, Cockrill Design & Planning; Richard interest in farming, industrial development, transportation and unusual Foster, Cockrill Design & Planning; Robert Marlino, Smee + Busby historical buildings. Specifically, the foundation provided funds for Architecture; Arin Streeter, Brewer Ingram Fuller Architects, Inc.; Knox Heritage’s J. Allen Smith Endangered Properties Fund which Thomas Ingram, Brewer Ingram Fuller Architects, Inc.; Brad Raines, will be utilized in this project. Brewer Ingram Fuller Architects, Inc.; Forrest Kirkpatrick, Benefield Richters; Susan Ballard, Smee + Busby Architecture; Michelle Project financing is being provided by the National Trust for Historic Garlington; Randall De Ford, C. Randall De Ford Architecture; Preservation and Clayton Bank and Trust. The National Trust for Brian Pittman, McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects; Emily Hardin, Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy, and Adams Craft Herz Walker; and Margaret Ann Jeffries, Pellissippi resources to save America’s diverse historic places and revitalize our State Community College. communities. Staff at the Washington, DC, headquarters, six regional 4 Join a committee! See www.knoxheritage.org for Committee descriptions & meeting schedules. Despite Downpours and Heat Waves, Summer Suppers Continue to Delight The 2009 series of Summer Suppers is well under way, and once again we’re headed toward a total sell-out for all eleven events! We’re thrilled with the success and hope all our guests are having a great time. Everything has gone smoothly, due to the tremendous planning by Summer Suppers Chair Gay Lyons and the generous and hard-working host committees. Even things

beyond the committees’ control—like a Samples photo: Patrick summer downpour at Mount Olympus on A host committee member carefully prepares the cheese course to be served at “Campo dei Fiori June 13 or a searing heat wave for the Comes to Hilltop Farm.” photo: Cyndie Todd photo: Tinah Utsman photo: Tinah Crispin Spencer & Sally Mitchell photo: Sam Maynard (L to R) Guests Edna Beaudette, Becky Hancock, A portrait of Colonel John Williams overlooks Michael Beaudette, and Gina Currier enjoy welcome 40 guests to their guests at the restored Williams house on Dandridge cocktails before a sumptuous Greek feast at “The downtown loft for “Up On the Avenue for “Lemonade on the Colonel’s Lawn.” Hidden Taverna.” Roof.” photo: Tinah Utsman photo: Tinah photo: Cyndie Todd A secluded backyard in Fort Sanders is transformed Dinner is served “Up On the Roof” of Breese and into “The Hidden Taverna.” Kathryn Johnson’s downtown home.

Downtown Secret Supper on June 20—

photo: Patrick Samples photo: Patrick were taken in great stride by the guests. Guests wander through the Hilltop Farm gardens, designed by Ryan Gainey. There are still a few tickets left for the final supper of the season: the Prom at Riverdale School on Friday, September 11. Order your tickets online at knoxheritage.org or call the office to be part of the fun! photo: Patrick Samples photo: Patrick Morgan and Pat Fitch were the winning bidders Some pictures from Suppers that occurred of tickets to every Summer Supper at last year’s in June and July are shown here. Cocktails at the Station fundraiser. Here they enjoy the incredible view at Hilltop Farm. Have an idea for a Summer Supper location? Send it to [email protected]. 5 Knox Heritage Major Donors New Membership Level Preservationist Ellen Gather for a In celebration of Knox Heritage’s 35th year and to generate additional support for the Luncheon at organization’s programs and services, the Ellen McClung Berry Society has been Penrose Farm formed. Donors who give $3500 or more annually to Knox Heritage will be part of Knox Heritage generates a this new membership level. significant portion of its operating income from its major donors, members of the 1791 Heritage Society and the Ellen McClung Berry Society. (Read more about Some of the equine residents at the beautiful the Ellen McClung Berry Society Penrose Farm. on this page.) To thank them for their generous support, each spring we hold a luncheon at a spectacular location in our community.

Every year we wonder how we’ll top the previous year’s event, and each time we are pleasantly surprised. The 2009 Spring Luncheon was no exception. Our gracious hostess and Ellen McClung Berry Society member Guests Lynne and Scott Fugate with hostess Portrait of Ellen McClung Berry Christine Hayworth opened her Christine Hayworth (center) painted by , courtesy of Knoxville Museum of Art home and stunning property, Penrose Farm, to more than Ellen McClung Berry lived a fascinating 50 guests on a lovely Saturday in and turbulent life. She was born in Knoxville May. The event was sponsored by in 1894, a descendant of , the F.E. Trainer Construction. founder of Knoxville, and Charles McClung, who platted Knoxville’s streets and helped Penrose Farm is a 130-acre write Tennessee’s first constitution. Hers working horse farm nestled in was a privileged upbringing, residing on the heart of west Knoxville that the fashionable Circle Park (now part of has been Ms. Hayworth’s home UT campus), attending finishing school for nearly 50 years. She wanted in Philadelphia, and traveling frequently to preserve this refuge of open (L to R) KH president John Craig, past president to New York and Europe. She became Dorothy Stair, event sponsor Fred Trainer, and extremely knowledgeable about Italian arts space for future generations to KH executive director Kim Trent enjoy, and rule out commercial and architecture. In 1928 she married coal and residential development that magnate Thomas Berry, nephew of Berry would divide up the property. So College (GA) founder Martha Berry and related by marriage to an Italian prince, in 2007, Ms. Hayworth signed Sigismondo Chigi. a conservation easement in partnership with the Foothills Her parents built the elegant mansion Land Conservancy to protect the Belcaro on Black Oak Ridge in 1923, land in perpetuity. inspired by their travels to Italy. Although Belcaro no longer exists—it was sold in We thank Christine Hayworth for 1954 and its ownership was transferred her gift to our community through twice more before being demolished this conservation easement and in 1996—it was one of many notable for her generosity toward Knox (L to R) Bill Claybough of the Foothills Land residences of the family. Thomas and Heritage by hosting our major Conservancy, Carol Evans of the Legacy Parks Ellen purchased Fairfax, the 1840 home of Foundation, and Robert Young of the Aslan Major Lawson Franklin, on Douglas Lake, donors at Penrose Farm. Foundation 6 Sign Up for KH E-newsletters to Receive Up-to-the-Minute Information on News & Events! Named After Early E a s t T e n n e s s e e R e g i o n a l P reservation McClung Berry Conference Returns, September 18 & 19 On Friday, September 18, and Saturday, Of course, a preservation conference in and later built Berrymount, a “Palladian September 19, Knox Heritage and the East Tennessee is not complete without our local Pavilion.” Tennessee Preservation Alliance (ETPA) experts. Travelling from middle Tennessee, will host The Peaceful Side of Preservation: Dan Brown, Executive Director of Tennessee After a family tragedy resulting in 2009 East Tennessee Regional Preservation Preservation, will share his experience with her mother’s death in 1951, Ellen Conference. Held at the Great Smoky restoring a Rosenwald School with the and Thomas immersed themselves Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend, help of a NTHP and Lowe’s grant. Patrick in historic preservation. Ellen was an McIntyre, Executive Director and State Historic Preservation Officer with Tennessee important leader in three chapters of Historical Commission, will give an update the Association for the Preservation on their grants and programs. of Tennessee Antiquities, and assisted the Knoxville Chapter of APTA in Dr. Carroll Van West, Director of MTSU’s purchasing the historic Ramsey House Center for Historic Preservation and in East Knoxville. Thomas oversaw the the authority on historic preservation in meticulous restoration of the 1797 Tennessee, will present “Next Steps for landmark. Heritage Development in Tennessee’s .” He will cover ongoing projects Later, Ellen and Thomas befriended the conference will include 15 speakers from in East Tennessee that range from preserving Dan Tondevold, a mysterious man who four states covering the historic preservation the legacy of the New Deal to developing a claimed to be from Denmark. After spectrum. trail of African-American cemeteries. Thomas’s death in 1963, Tondevold Tim Ezzell, ETPA President, thinks there is moved in to Berrymount’s guest house a session for everyone. “Anyone interested and became increasingly involved in in the preservation and conservation of East the management of the Berry estate. Tennessee will benefit from the conference.” Ellen eventually gave Tondevold power He’s also quick to note, “the registration fee of attorney, and in 1985 he suddenly is only $30.00 ($20.00 for students) and the disappeared after emptying her bank setting is idyllic, so there’s no reason not to accounts. The once wealthy aristocrat spend a couple days in Townsend.” was left penniless. She spent her final years in a modest apartment in Jefferson With a diverse lineup of topics comes a City and died in 1992. diverse list of presenters. Keynote speaker J. Myrick Howard, Executive Director of Preservation (PNC), is a longtime friend of Knox Heritage and one of the most accomplished preservationists in the country. Armed with 30 years of experience Bill Kennedy, Chair of the Jonesborough with PNC and author of Buying Time for Historic Zoning Commission and an Advisor Heritage: How to Save an Endangered Emeritus of the National Trust for Historic Historic Property, Mr. Howard is truly an Preservation, and Deborah Montanti, expert on preserving threatened properties. Executive Director of the Heritage Alliance of Northeast Tennessee and Southwestern Wedding of Ellen McClung Virginia, will share the heritage tourism story to Thomas Berry, courtesy of of Tennessee’s oldest town, Jonesborough. McClung Historical Collection Ms. Montanti and Mr. Kennedy will discuss Jonesborough’s journey from a small dying Although Ellen McClung Berry lost her town just off the interstate to a vibrant, authentic destination where our past is a fortune, she retained her dignity, elan, cherished and vital part of our future. humor, and passion for preservation. Most importantly, she left a legacy of Registrations are due on August 31 and example in her pursuits to preserve some space is limited. For the full conference of our community’s important historic brochure and to register online, please structures. We salute her indefatigable Amy Potts, another featured speaker, is visit www.knoxheritage.org or call 865- spirit and sense of optimism by naming the Field Representative for the Kentucky 523-8008. The registration fee includes our top donor level for her. Crossroads Rural Heritage Development all sessions, a Friday afternoon reception, Initiative (RHDI). This program is similar to coffee and snacks on Saturday morning, More information about Ellen McClung the newly established ETPA, so everyone a boxed lunch on Saturday, conference Berry and the Belcaro mansion can be expects to learn from her experience materials, and a year’s membership in ETPA. found at www.fountaincityhistory.info. partnering with the National Trust for Historic We hope you’ll join us for The Peaceful Side Preservation to preserve our rural places. of Preservation! Have a Preservation Story to Tell? Send it to [email protected]. 7 Calendar of Events View More Events Online at www.knoxheritage.org.

When Where What Thursday, Aug 20 747 World’s Fair Park Lost & Found–A Lunch Series at the Foundry 11:30 a.m. Drive A presentation by Don Barger of the National Parks Conservation Association, in honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Friday, Sept 4 Knoxville Museum of Art & Architecture Tour: Fort Sanders 6:00 p.m. Art, 1050 World’s Fair See article on page 1 for more information. Park Drive Friday, Sept 11 7009 Thorn Grove Summer Suppers: 7:00 p.m. Pike Stayin’ Alive: Prom Night 2009 Tickets available online at knoxheritage.org or call 523- 8008. Saturday, Sept 12 Time Warp Tea Room, Preservation Network* 10:00 a.m. 1209 N. Central Margaret Ann Jeffries, PhD, IDEC, ASID Dr. Jeffries discusses historic paint colors (interior and exterior). September 18 & 19 Great Smoky ETPA’s Regional Conference: Mountain Heritage The Peaceful Side of Preservation Center, Townsend Fifteen speakers from four states present on various historic preservation topics. Registration required. See article on page 7 for more information. Friday, Oct 9 L&N Station, Cocktails at the Station 6:30 p.m. 400 Henley Street See article on page 2 for more information. Saturday, Oct 10 Time Warp Tea Room, Preservation Network* 10:00 a.m. 1209 N. Central Leigh Woodcock of Tennessee Lead Elimination Action Program Ms. Woodcock will lead a discussion on identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards in historic houses. October 13–17 Nashville, TN National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conference More information can be found at www.preservationnation.org. October TBD Members Only Event: An Exclusive Preview of the S&W Grand! More information coming soon. Saturday, Nov 14 Time Warp Tea Room, Preservation Network* 10:00 a.m. 1209 N. Central Edible Landscapes Todd Witcher and Forrest Kirkpatrick discuss landscaping with edible herbs, vegetables, berries, and other plants. Wednesday, Nov 18 Bijou Theatre, Annual Meeting & Preservation Awards 5:30 p.m. 803 S. Annual membership meeting and awards ceremony for the best in local historic preservation. Guest speaker to be announced. FREE. * Preservation Network workshops are FREE and open to the public. Please join us and enjoy a chai tea or a mocha latte and meet other Knox Heritage members.

8 KH Members Have Access to a New Discussion Forum on Our Web Site. Get Involved! K n o x H e r i t a g e M e m b e r s h i p B e n e f i t s 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 “Donate or Join Now” for a secure online donation page.

F r i e n d ( $ 2 5 ) & P a t r o n ( $ 10 0 ) Benefactor ($500) 17 9 1 H e r i t a g e E l l e n M c C l u n g S u p p o r t e r ($40) Members receive all of Members receive all S o c i e t y ( $ 10 0 0 ) B e r r y S o c i e t y receive these standard our standard benefits, of our st andard and Members receive all of ( $ 3 5 0 0 ) Members benefits: Knox Heritage plus a 1-year membership Patron benefits, plus a our standard and Patron receive all of our standard, Quarterly newsletters; in the National Trust for copy of 2003 KH print benefits, plus a pre- Patron, and 1791 benefits, access to our online Historic Preservation (new & by Hope Brashear (new sale period to purchase plus special recognition discussion group at upgrading members only), 2 & upgrading members Summer Supper tickets; in the newsletter and at www.knoxheritage.org; tickets to the annual Patron’s only); free admission for an invitation to attend the knoxheritage.org, recognition Members Only Tours & Party, and early notification of 2 to any of our ticketed Annual 1791 Heritage at select KH events, 2 gift events; discounts on our Summer Suppers before the Preservation Month (May Society Dinner in the fall and memberships at the Patron architectural salvage; general public. 2009) events; 2 tickets the 1791 Heritage Society level to share with family or invitation to our Annual to our fall fundraiser at luncheon in the spring; free friends, 2 additional tickets Meeting & Preservation S u s t a i n e r ($250) the L&N Station; and 2 admission for 2 to all Knox to the KH fundraiser held Awards; discounted tickets Members receive all of gift memberships at the Heritage educational & at the L&N Station (in the to select KH educational our standard and Patron Supporter level to share special events (excluding fall, date TBD), a lunch with events; discounts at benefits, plus a copy of with friends and family. Summer Suppers); 4 the KH Board President participating Vendor the book Market Square: gift memberships at the and Executive Director on a Partners businesses; and A History of the Most Supporter level to share; mutually agreeable date, and access to our professional Democratic Place on Earth and your name will be invitations to private tours of staff for assistance and by Jack Neely. listed in every issue of the historic buildings and other information. Knox Heritage Quarterly interesting locales in the newsletter. Knoxville area.

Knox Heritage members receive discounts at the following area businesses. (dis) Membership 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 Bount Mansion 200 W. Hill Avenue, 865.525.2375, 50% off tours of Blount Mansion Association blountmansion.org Crescent Bend 2728 $2 off regular admission price House & Gardens 865.637.3163 The Flower Pot 700 S. Gay Street, 865.522.4825 10% off purchases 2314 N. Broadway, 865.523.5121 knoxvilleflowerpot.com 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 May Studios 770 Caney Creek Road, Pigeon Forge free inspection & evaluation of historic architectural stained or 865.436.3441 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 865.633.5122 20% discount & 25% off $2,000 custom work Glassmaster’s Group The Victorian Wood 116 N. Kingston Ave., Rockwood, 10% discount Molding Co. 865.354.8118 West Knoxville Glass 5209 Kingston Pike, 865.588.0486 10% discount www.westknoxvilleglass.com Give a Knox Heritage Membership to a Friend—it’s the Gift that Gives Back. 9 KnoxKnox HeritageHeritage MembersMembers

Ellen McClung Berry Society Charlie & Moll Anderson Virginia M. Dougherty Christine Hayworth Steve W. & Ann Bailey Jimmy & Dee Haslam Lindsay & Jim McDonough Patricia Robledo & John Craig James & Natalie Haslam Caesar & Dorothy Stair 1791 Heritage Society Neal & Joan D. Allen David & Tracy Dewhirst Kenneth & Cindy Moffett Barbara & Steve Apking David & Jan Dugger Mrs. George D. Montgomery Ambassador & Mrs. Victor Ashe Jim & Melinda Ethier Rodney & Debra Napier Mrs. Clarence Beaman, Jr. Joe & Katherine Fielden Jeffrey & Pat Nash Phil Mummert & Ann K. Bennett Gideon W. Fryer Lucile & Ernie Nelson Gary & Julia Bentley Scott & Lynne Fugate Townes Lavidge Osborn Bernie E. & Barbara Bernstein John & Amy Gibson Bob & Margie Parrott Sam & Nancy Bills L. Duane & Marsha Grieve John Petersen David & Judy Birdwell R. Brett Grimm Andie Ray Wayne & Ellen Blasius Stephen Hackney Keith Richardson Jon Brock Mayor & Mrs. Bill Haslam Ronald O. & Zaidee Robertson Mrs. Betsey Bush The Haslam 3 Foundation Jim & Margaret Samples Mary Helen Byers Mike & Leilah Hatcher Robert F. & Diana Samples Ellen M. Capito Tim & Deanna Hill Ellen Bebb & Finbarr Saunders Arthur Benjamin Carmichael III Mary & Dan Holbrook Mrs. Mary Spengler Jefferson & Vicki Chapman Larsen & Adrian Jay Nancy Young & Jeff Talman Pamela Rayburn-Chips & Dan Chips Breese & Kathryn Johnson John Z.C. Thomas H.E. & Anna Christenberry III Mrs. Donna Kerr Fred & Amy Trainer Linda & Pete Claussen Phyllis Johnson Kramer John & T.J. Turley Jim & Kay Clayton Stephen & Nancy Land Regina & Terry Turner The Robert M. & Monica H. Cole Bill & Gay Lyons Robin & Joe Ben Turner Foundation Eddie Mannis James & Elizabeth Wall Deane Conley Jim & Tam Martin John & Connie Wallace Steve Cotham Thomas N. & Melissa McAdams Ed & Carol Wheeler Reid Crumpton Sheena McCall Jackie Wilson Wes Goddard & Randall De Ford Sandy & Helen McNabb Brenda & Pat Wood

This list includes only those members who joined or renewed membership between May 16 and July 31, 2009.

Benefactor Stephen & April Harris Supporter Susan Arp Martha Johnson Mrs. Frankie R. Gunnels Jan Henley Tina Ash Bruce & Susie Auten Ricky & Betsy Joiner Sharon M. Pryse Pat & Chip Herzog Jo Ann Coffman & William Bibb Forrest Kirkpatrick Brian & Alice Hester Brown Ayres Alex Brandau III John & Diane Mack Sustainer Tracy Horton Dan Brewer Patricia Jean Buonavita Brooke A. Macy Frank & Judy Rothermel Richard Koella D. Graham Byars Mary C. Carmichael Penny Lynch & Kimbro Arthur & Susan Seymour Bob & Carole Martin Mike Cohen Michael Cartwright Maguire John & Leslie Testerman Fiona McAnally Ely & Phyllis Driver Brooks & Karen Clark Father Xavier Mankel Patrick & Joy McCabe Jeannie Dulaney Sharon Cogburn Diana Mercier Patron Margaret Stegall Richard Foster John Gresham & Laura Cole Chris & Sharon Merritt Edward S. Albers, Jr. McCampbell Joe Galetovic Ryan & Gina Currier Marisa Moazen Riley & Pandy Anderson Dan McGehee Manker Galetovic Bethann DeGrow Karly Stribling & R.B. Morris Ned & Virgina Babb Douglas J. & Beverley & Jerry Duncan David Nix Charles Barry Jeannine McKamey Katherine Gooch Whitney A. Dunford Virginia K. Patterson Michael Rogers & Anne Dean McWhirter Becky Hamblin Jacene Lillian England Cortney Piper Tasha Blakney Chuck Morris Sara Hedstrom Elizabeth R. Fred J.P. Plumlee Lisa Carroll Igor & Anna Nabelek Ian Perry Hennessey Thompson Galetovic Mark Porter Sara & Wayne Christensen Phyllis & Jim Nichols Brandon F. & Robin Galick John & Nancy Ray Laura & Tom Derr Jay Pfaffman Ashley Pace Geraldine C. Gesell John Sanders Harold & Joyce Diftler Mayor Mike Ragsdale Powell & Susan Partridge Kristina Gordon Connie Schmid LeAnne & John Dougherty Susie Webb Ries William Regas Jeff Petrik & Melissa Teresa Scott John & Phyllis Eldridge Barbara C. Simpson Dash & Debbie Roberts Hansen-Petrik Jeremy Shipp Morgan & Pat Fitch Bill & Margaret Snyder Gerald F. Schroedl Robert & Susan Hawthorne Sandy Stevens-Woodland Dr. Lane Williams & Bernice C. Stevens Otis & Mary Stephens Judith Jennings & Diedre Trusley Dr. Christine Gale Jeanette Underwood Paula Wright Thomas Heffernan K. Ann Walker Greg Hall Lynne Warner Judy Holder Michael & Elizabeth Wright Mary Belle & Alex Harkness Lydia Sue Whittle Friend Tracy Jackson David & Patricia Harris Dale & Wendy Wortham Barry Armstrong Chip & Jeannie Johnson 10 Join These Knox Heritage Preservation Supporters Today! Preservation Briefs

Blount Mansion Receives $250,000 Save America’s Treasures Grant U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander announced that the Interior Blount Mansion was the home of the first and only governor appropriations bill he co-authored and that was approved by the of the , , his family, and ten Appropriations Committee on June 25, 2009 will fund a number African-Americans. Blount was a signer of the US Constitution of conservation efforts across Tennessee. The Fiscal Year 2010 and played a pivotal role in Tennessee becoming the sixteenth Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations state. His mansion is Knoxville and Knox County’s only National bill includes funding for the Governor Historic Landmark, a federal designation indicating exceptional Association through a Save America’s Treasures grant of value or quality in illustrating and interpreting the heritage of the $250,000. Funding will be used to provide fire protection and United States. rehabilitate the Blount Mansion home and visitor facilities to improve public access.

THC Honors Preservation Efforts in Knox County The Tennessee Historical Commission has announced recipients Airplane Filling Station Preservation Association. of its 2009 Certificate of Merit Awards. The awards program, Recognizing the association’s ongoing work to restore this begun by the Commission in 1975, recognizes individuals or roadside landmark in Powell. As the name implies, it is a 1930s- groups throughout the state that have worked to conserve or era former gas station shaped like an airplane and is listed on the highlight Tennessee’s cultural heritage during the past year. The National Register of Historic Places. The group has stabilized the awards recognize historic preservation projects as well as work building and continues to raise funds for its rehabilitation. in the field of history. Alex Brandau. For the Nashville resident’s restoration of the long-neglected c. 1825 Williams House in Knoxville, which “From a 100-year-old country store that has been restored as was listed two years ago as one of Knox Heritage’s “Fragile the symbol of a small town’s revitalization, to a multi-million dollar Fifteen” endangered places. Formerly owned by the state, state-of-the art exhibit showcasing the story of East Tennessee, Brandau bought the Williams House to save his ancestral home. this year’s diverse awards honor those working to protect and The builders also are the ancestors of playwright Tennessee advance Tennessee’s unique history,” said Patrick McIntyre, Williams. executive director of the THC. East Tennessee Historical Society. In recognition of the Society’s new $3 million, 8,000-square-foot exhibit “Voices of Of the 21 award recipients in the state, three are located in Knox the Land: The People of East Tennessee,” which traces East County. They are: Tennessee pre-history and history. The exhibit opened last summer.

Nominate Properties & People for Knox Heritage’s 2009 Preservation Awards Knox Heritage is now accepting nominations for the 2009 property owner’s (or individual’s) name, address, phone number, Preservation Awards, given annually for outstanding neighborhood, and why you think an award would be a fitting contributions to historic preservation in Knox County. These recognition. Please include a photo of the nominated property if awards will be presented at the Knox Heritage Annual Meeting possible. Examples of eligible projects or individuals are: on Wednesday evening, November 18, at the Bijou Theatre. • Completed restoration of a historic home Awards may be given in the following categories: the City of • Completed restoration of a historic commercial building Knoxville Mayor’s Award and the Knox County Mayor’s Award; • Preservation through continuing maintenance of a historic the Greystone, Civic Achievement, and Media awards; the home or building “Fantastic Fifteen” awards for compatible new construction, • Infill construction compatible with historic neighborhoods restoration, and continuing maintenance; the Volunteer of • Corporate leadership in preservation the Year; the Spirit of Kristopher Award; and the Ronald B. • Civic leadership in preservation Childress Memorial Award for Preservationist of the Year. • Outstanding media coverage of preservation issues • Exceptional volunteer service for historic preservation- We encourage members and friends of Knox Heritage to submit related causes nominations of residential or commercial projects that have been completed recently, or nominations of a person who has Please send 2009 Preservation Awards nominations to Knox recently and significantly contributed to the furtherance of historic Heritage by Friday, October 2, 2009. preservation in Knox County. Nominations should include the

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