Historic Knoxville High School

Knoxville High School is a landmark that has graced our community since 1910 educating many of Knoxville’s prominent businessmen and women. The facility is modeled in the Greek revival style, popular at the turn of the 20th century. Knox County Schools sought to adapt the building as its central office facility and requested team Cope to make renovation recommendations. The team researched the building’s infrastructure with the intent to update the facility while preserving the historic features. Portions of the mechanical system could be adapted to a new system of environmental conditioning, while the electrical system needed to be replaced in its entirety. Stabilization and repair of the buildings exterior was a priority to ensure the building would not be a victim of age and weather. Interiors were evaluated to conclude the amount of additions and changes needed to be made to adapt the building to its intended use while preserving its most important assets. When complete, this historic building will serve its educational tenant well into the 21st century as one of Knoxville’s significant architectural past.