June 2014
Knox Heritage Art & Architecture Tour
The eighth annual Art & Architecture Tour is a walking tour of historic sites in the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood. The event begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m. at Historic Westwood with hors d’oeuvres and beverages. The tour begins at 6:30 p.m. with Jack Neely, a local historian, journalist and author, and Knox Heritage Executive Director Kim Trent serving as tour guides. The artworks featured on the tour are photographs submitted to Knox Heritage’s Photography Contest, with the 10 winning images creating…
Find out more »April 2015
Knox Heritage Patrons' Party
The 2015 Patrons' Party is a thank-you event for those who donate $100 or more annually to Knox Heritage. Refreshments will be available, and attendees can take tours of the headquarters for Knox Heritage and the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance (ETPA). Tickets will be available for the 2015 Summer Supper Series. Parking is available next door at Laurel Church of Christ.
Find out more »June 2015
Knox Heritage Art & Architecture Tour
The annual Art & Architecture Tour is a walking tour of historic sites, and the 2015 edition is the "Cripple Creek Crawl." The event begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m. at Historic Westwood with hors d’oeuvres and beverages. The tour of Cripple Creek and the Old City begins at 6:30 p.m. Jack Neely, local historian and author, and Kim Trent, executive director of Knox Heritage, will serve as guides. The artwork featured on the tour are photographs submitted to Knox…
Find out more »August 2015
'Summer Whites' Wine Party
Cocktails for CASA will hold its annual 'Summer Whites' wine party, benefiting CASA of East Tennessee. Sommelier Ryan McElveen of Corks Wine and Spirits will present white wines, and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Find out more »September 2015
Clarence Brown Theatre Opening Celebration
The season opening celebration for the Clarence Brown Theatre will be held prior to the 7:30 p.m. performance of The 39 Steps for members of The CBT Society and guests. Hors d'oeuvres by Holly's Eventful Dining and beverages will be provided.
Find out more »October 2015
2015 East Tennessee Preservation Conference reception
Historic Westwood will host the opening reception for the 2015 East Tennessee Preservation Conference, which will be held at various locations in downtown Knoxville, Oct. 22-14. The reception will be part of Preservation & Libations for those attending the conference, which is a partnership of Knox Heritage and the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance.
Find out more »January 2016
Positively Living: A Night in Knox Vegas
Positively Living will present the second annual “A Night in Knox Vegas” to benefit the organization and Project ACT. Black tie optional with “Rat Pack” attire is encouraged. The evening includes cocktail buffet, martinis, beer and wine and Vegas-themed games and door prizes.
Find out more »February 2016
Knox Heritage Preservation Partners Appreciation Party
Knox Heritage will host an event to thank all of its corporate partners for their support of preservation in East Tennessee.
Find out more »April 2016
Knox Heritage Patrons’ Party
The 2016 Patrons’ Party is a thank-you event for those who donate $100 or more annually to Knox Heritage. Refreshments will be available, and attendees can take tours of the headquarters for Knox Heritage and the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance (ETPA). Tickets for the 2016 Summer Supper Series will go on sale at 6:30 p.m. at the event. Business casual or casual attire.
Find out more »May 2016
Knoxville Stomp Sugarlands Speakeasy Opening Night Party
This event will kick off the Knoxville Stomp music festival and promote the historical preservation efforts of Knox Heritage with dinner, drinks and live 1920s-themed music. Sugarlands Shine will offer signature cocktails. Attire: 1920s style, casual or dressy. Also, purchase a ticket to the Speakeasy Party and receive 50 percent off a basic Knox Heritage membership.
Find out more »June 2016
Knox Heritage Dedication of the Kristopher Kendrick Parlor
Knox Heritage will honor one of the most passionate and prolific preservationists in Knoxville history by dedicating Historic Westwood’s Fresco Parlor in memory of Kristopher Kendrick. As part of the event, guests will view a special screening of Conceptions, Visions, Dreams: The Kristopher Kendrick Story. Kendrick's projects included The Dulin (Crescent Bluff), The Cunningham, The Emporium Building, the Judge Taylor House, Peter Kern Building, Kendrick Place, Kentshyr's, Kings Row, The Kristopher, Lord Lindsey, The Lucerne, The Nicholas, the Old City, the…
Find out more »December 2016
Jazz All-Stars Concert at Historic Westwood
The Knoxville Jazz All-Stars, members of Gran Torino and other local legends will perform at a festive holiday party at Historic Westwood. Ticket includes cocktail supper, beer and wine.
Find out more »Knox Heritage Opening of Adelia Armstrong Lutz Studio
The Adelia Armstrong Lutz’s Painting Studio, the crown jewel of Historic Westwood, will be revealed at this event. The studio is where Lutz (1859-1931), who was Tennessee’s first professional female painter, worked, displayed her paintings and hosted the Nicholson Art League. Knox County historian Steve Cotham, head of the McClung Historical Collection, will share the story and impact of Adelia Lutz's legacy. Donors who have already contributed to the Knox Heritage Capital Campaign are admitted free. Call (865) 523-8008 to RSVP or make…
Find out more »January 2017
Positively Living: A Night in Knox Vegas
Positively Living will present the third annual “A Night in Knox Vegas” to benefit the organization and Project ACT. Black tie optional with “Rat Pack” attire is encouraged. The evening includes cocktail buffet, martinis, beer and wine and Vegas-themed games and door prizes. Parking available at Laurel Church of Christ.
Find out more »International Biscuit Festival Bodacious Brunch
The International Biscuit Festival will hold its "Bodacious Biscuit Brunch" at Historic Westwood, catered by Holly's Gourmet's Market & Cafe and Magpies Bakery. The ticket includes brunch, dessert, coffee, seasonal mimosa and live music by Laith Keilany.
Find out more »March 2017
Knox Heritage Sponsor Reception
Knox Heritage will host a reception for its sponsors by invitation only.
Find out more »Marble City Opera's La Traviata Opening Night
Marble City Opera will present Verdi’s masterpiece “La Traviata” in an interactive production to draw audience members into the home and lives of the characters, including masquerade masks. The opener is March 16 with performances also held March 17-18.
Find out more »April 2017
Knox Heritage Patrons’ Party
The 2017 Patrons’ Party is a thank-you event for those who donate $100 or more annually to Knox Heritage. Refreshments will be available, and attendees can take tours of the headquarters for Knox Heritage and the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance (ETPA). Tickets for the 2017 Summer Supper Series will go on sale at the event. Business casual or casual attire.
Find out more »June 2017
Knox Heritage Power of Preservation Lunch
Knox Heritage will host its inaugural Power of Preservation Lunch. Stephanie Meeks, president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will be the guest speaker and will share stories of the transformative power of preservation from her new book, "The Past and Future City: How Historic Preservation is Reviving America's Communities." Knox Heritage will share recent achievements in historic preservation advocacy and its impact in this community. Table hosts start at $100. For more information, email Alyson Gallaher…
Find out more »September 2017
Scruffy City Soiree
This annual and much-anticipated event serves as a fundraiser for Knox Heritage and features entertainment; silent and live auctions of East Tennessee’s fine arts, handcrafted treasures and unique experiences; seated dinner; and beverages. The 2017 event, which will take place at Historic Westwood, features "Murder at the Mansion," an evening of suspense inspired by a high-profile case in 1928 in Knoxville. Ticket can be purchased by clicking HERE.
Find out more »October 2017
Clarence Brown Theatre Society Patron Appreciation Party
The Clarence Brown Theatre Society will hold an appreciation party for patrons of the theatre. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided, and the 2017 CBT Community Champion Award will be presented to Liz Stowers.
Find out more »November 2017
Knox Heritage Sponsor Appreciation Party
Knox Heritage will hold its sponsor appreciation party at Historic Westwood. Sponsorship information is available HERE.
Find out more »Historic Westwood House Concert: The Black Lillies’ Cruz Contreras & Sam Quinn
Historic Westwood will host a house concert, limited to 75 guests, featuring Cruze Contreras and Sam Quinn of The Black Lillies. The event also includes a cocktail supper and beverages.
Find out more »Knox Heritage Major Donors Fall Dinner
Knox Heritage will hold its annual fall dinner for major donors. This event is by invitation only.
Find out more »December 2017
Knox Heritage Gilded Age Gala
Knox Heritage will host a New Year’s Eve Gala and Dinner at Westwood, the historic home of John and Adelia Armstrong Lutz, who, on Dec. 31, 1890, welcomed the cream of Knoxville society for a glittering New Year’s Eve gala unlike any the city had seen. In the tradition of the Vanderbilts’ 1883 Gilded Age Ball, 100 guests will enjoy a gala on the last day of 2017. There are two ticket levels -- one with a 7 p.m. arrival…
Find out more »April 2018
Knox Heritage Patrons’ Party
The 2018 Patrons’ Party is a thank-you event for those who donate $100 or more annually to Knox Heritage. Refreshments will be available, and attendees can take tours of the headquarters for Knox Heritage and the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance (ETPA). Tickets for the 2018 Summer Supper Series will go on sale at the event. Attire: business casual or casual.
Find out more »October 2018
Knox Heritage Major Donor Cocktail Party
Knox Heritage will hold a cocktail party for major donors called “Frights of Fancy," featuring the fun and flavors of the season. RSVP by Monday, Oct. 22, by calling 865-523-8008 or emailing [email protected].
Find out more »December 2018
Knox Heritage: Holiday Afternoon Tea
Historic Westwood will host a Holiday Afternoon Tea. The event features an assortment of treats and fine teas, along with live piano music. Tickets are available HERE.
Find out more »January 2019
Knox Heritage: Film Screening – Frank Lloyd Wright
Knox Heritage will host a film screening of Frank Lloyd Wright, a legendary American architect. He designed more than 800 buildings, including such revolutionary structures as the Guggenheim Museum, the Johnson Wax Building, Fallingwater, Unity Temple and Taliesin. Snacks and drinks are included.
Find out more »February 2019
For the Love of Mickey: Valentine Tea
Knox Heritage will host "For the Love of Mickey: Valentine Tea," a special afternoon tea to benefit the creation of “Mickey’s Cutting Garden” on the grounds of Historic Westwood. The late Mickey Mallonee was a Knox Heritage board member, director of events for Historic Westwood, special events coordinator for the City of Knoxville, avid volunteer and longtime Knoxville advocate. Several of Mallonee's closest friends want to honor her memory and legacy by establishing a cutting garden that will keep fresh flowers…
Find out more »Knox Heritage: Film Screening – Frank Lloyd Wright Part II
Knox Heritage will host Part II of a film screening of Frank Lloyd Wright, a legendary American architect. He designed more than 800 buildings, including such revolutionary structures as the Guggenheim Museum, the Johnson Wax Building, Fallingwater, Unity Temple and Taliesin. The screening will take place in Adelia’s Studio at Historic Westwood.
Find out more »April 2019
Knox Heritage Patrons’ Party
The 2019 Patrons’ Party is a thank-you event for members who donate $100 or more annually to Knox Heritage. Refreshments will be available, and attendees can take tours of the headquarters for Knox Heritage and the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance (ETPA). Tickets for the 2019 Summer Supper Series will go on sale at the event. Attire: Business casual or casual.
Find out more »May 2019
Afternoon Tea at Historic Westwood
Historic Westwood will host an elegant afternoon tea at Historic Westwood in celebration of spring and mothers in May. The event features a variety of teas, three courses of biscuits and scones, sandwiches and delectables, and a pop-up shop by Est8te.
Find out more »June 2019
Knox Heritage Film Screening: Roman Catacomb Mystery
Knox Heritage will host "Preservation Network: Film Screening of Roman Catacomb Mystery," in Adelia's Studio at Historic Westwood. Beneath the streets of Rome lies the Catacombs, a labyrinth of tunnels hundreds of miles long, lined with the tombs of the citizens of ancient Rome. In 2002, workers fixing a broken water main found a previously unknown burial chamber with hundreds of bodies locked away for nearly 2,000 years. The forensic investigation follows a trail of ancient clues to uncover new secrets of life, death…
Find out more »October 2019
Young-Williams Animal Center ‘Cause for Paws’
Young-Williams Animal Center will hold its fifth annual fall benefit and dinner, “Cause for Paws,” a fundraising event for the nonprofit animal shelter and official intake center for Knoxville and Knox County. The evening benefit will feature beverages, dinner, music and silent and live auctions.
Find out more »Knox Heritage Frights of Fancy Thank You Party
Knox Heritage will host a a thank you party for the Summer Supper hosts and sponsors.
Find out more »November 2019
Historic Westwood Open House for Event Planners
Historic Westwood will host a drop-in event for event planners with tours of the house, vendor displays and the opportunity to meet and book vendors for an event. RSVP to [email protected].
Find out more »December 2019
Historic Westwood Holiday Open House and Market
Historic Westwood will host a Holiday Open House and its first-ever holiday market with an assortment of decorations for sale. Enjoy docent-led house tours, holiday music and refreshments at the grand 1890 home of John and Adelia Lutz filled with decorations, including a tree featuring handmade Victorian ornaments created by the Knoxville Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America. Also, the public can view a collection of Adelia Lutz’s artwork in her Studio, the signature room of the historic house.…
Find out more »Historic Westwood Victorian Holiday Tea
Historic Westwood will host a sold-out holiday afternoon tea in the Victorian tradition. The main floors of the home, which serves as the headquarters for Knox Heritage, will be turned into beautifully decorated tea parlors. Enjoy homemade treats and special surprises. Adults and children ages 10-17 are welcome.
Find out more »April 2020
Historic Westwood Spring Open House – CANCELED
(As a proactive measure against the COVID-19 virus, this event has been canceled.) Drop by Historic Westwood before exploring the Sequoyah Hills Dogwood Trail and enjoy docent-led tours, refreshments and beautiful flowers at the inaugural Spring Open House. A bus will depart at the top of each hour from the front entrance of Historic Westwood for the Highlights of Sequoyah Hills Trail Tour, including notable residences and the unique Cherokee-inspired monuments, fountains and stone sculptures along the trail. Tickets must…
Find out more »Knox Heritage Patrons’ Party – CANCELED
(As a proactive measure against the COVID-19 virus, this event has been canceled.) The 2020 Patrons’ Party is a thank-you event for members who donate $100 or more annually to Knox Heritage. The party features food, live entertainment, wine and cocktails, and attendees can take tours of Historic Westwood. Tickets for the 2020 Summer Supper Series will go on sale at the event at 6 p.m. Join or upgrade membership HERE.
Find out more »May 2020
Knox Heritage Patrons’ Party – CANCELED
(This event was rescheduled from April 23 and now has to be canceled due to coronavirus concerns.) The 2020 Patrons’ Party is a thank-you event for members who donate $100 or more annually to Knox Heritage.
Find out more »September 2021
An Evening at Historic Westwood with Author Chris Edmonds to Benefit Alzheimer’s Tennessee
Alzheimer's Tennessee will hold an evening filled with art, music and history. Learn about Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds, the father of East Tennessee author Chris Edmonds, and what the son discovered when he inherited his dad's diary. The event will be 1940s-themed with a WWll "checkpoint," period-dressed soldiers, music, beverages and individual charcuterie box, a book signing of Chris Edmonds, "No Surrender," a 14-minute film, "Following the Footsteps of my Father" and an auction of a original painting by another…
Find out more »October 2021
Young-Williams Animal Center ‘Cause for Paws’ – POSTPONED (NEW DATE IS NOV. 17)
Due to the forecast of rain, wind and thunderstorms, Cause for Paws has been rescheduled to ensure the safety of guests, pets, staff and vendors. The new date is Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Knoxville Museum of Art. Young-Williams Animal Center will hold its seventh annual fall benefit and dinner, “Cause for Paws,” a fundraising event for the nonprofit animal shelter and official intake center for Knoxville and Knox County. The evening benefit will feature beverages, dinner, music and silent…
Find out more »December 2021
Westwood by Candlelight
Westwood by Candlelight is by invitation only to Knox Heritage Society Members for wine, hors 'd'oeuvres and holiday merriment.
Find out more »2021 Historic Westwood Holiday Home Tour
Historic Westwood will be decked in holiday splendor with cookies and hot beverages for daytime tours at the top of the hour from 1-4 p.m. Santa will arrive at 2 p.m. Special candlelight tours will be offered at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tours will be limited to 50 people each hour, and masks are encouraged. Tickets are available HERE.
Find out more »May 2022
Knox Heritage Annual Patrons’ Party
The 2022 Patrons’ Party is an annual thank-you event for members who donate $100 or more annually to Knox Heritage. Tickets for the popular Summer Supper series also will go on sale at 6 p.m.
Find out more »December 2022
Historic Westwood Holiday Home Tour
Historic Westwood's halls will be decked with holiday splendor, and candlelight tours will be offered at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Holiday cookies, mulled cider and mulled wine will be served.
Find out more »Historic Westwood Holiday Home Tour
Historic Westwood's halls will be decked with holiday splendor, and candlelight tours will be offered at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Holiday cookies, mulled cider and mulled wine will be served.
Find out more »Knox Heritage Annual Meeting & Holiday Reception
Knox Heritage members will hold the Annual Meeting & Holiday Reception. Members will hear preservation highlights from 2022 and elect new officers. Jack Neely will be the special guest to share stories about Knoxville's history of holiday celebrations since the 1880s. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.
Find out more »April 2023
Knox Heritage Annual Patrons’ Party
The 2023 Patrons’ Party is an annual thank-you event for members who donate $100 or more annually to Knox Heritage and includes hors d'oeuvres, drinks and early access for tickets for the popular Summer Supper series.
Find out more »December 2023
Historic Westwood Candlelight Holiday Home Tours
Take a guided tour through the 1890 Historic Westwood home, studio and gallery of nationally acclaimed artist Adelia Armstrong Lutz. Enjoy cookies and seasonal hot beverages and take in the ornate architectural and design details of Historic Westwood, one of Knoxville’s most impressive Queen Anne style homes.
Find out more »Knox Heritage Members’ Annual Meeting & Holiday Reception
Knox Heritage will hold its annual meeting and holiday reception for members. Click HERE to join or renew.
Find out more »February 2024
Knox Heritage Documentary Screening: Goin’ to Chicago
As part of Black History Month, Knox Heritage will screen the documentary "Goin’ to Chicago: Personal Stories of the Great African American Migration," which chronicles one of the most momentous yet least heralded sagas of American history – the great migration of Black Americans from the rural South to the cities of the North and West after World War II. Four million Black people created a dynamic urban culture outside the South, changing America forever. Space is limited; RSVP to…
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