John Sevier reportedly laid the foundation for our next winning project in the 1790s. James Park, a successful merchant, purchased the property in 1812 and built much of what we see today. Originally it was a fine example of federal style architecture. The porch, seen here, was added in the second half of the 19 th century. The restoration of the building, overseen by Linda Claussen, was targeted to re-create this era of Park House history.

By the 1990’s—at the end of its life as the offices of the Knoxville Academy of Medicine, the house had fallen into disrepair.

The Gulf and Ohio Railroad came to the rescue, purchased the property and set about the task of adapting its use as the railway’s corporate offices.

The attention to details is most noteworthy. The basement was reclaimed as a tavern-like conference space.

The upstairs rooms, with their wainscoting and mantels, now serve as company offices.

The house remains as one of the few buildings left from Knoxville ’s 18 th century history.