Join us for historic preservation’s biggest night!

Friday, September 11 | 6:00 p.m. | The Mill & Mine

The Soirée is Knox Heritage’s largest annual fundraiser, bringing together community leaders, businesses, and preservation advocates who believe historic places matter. Funds raised support our work to protect threatened landmarks, invest in historic neighborhoods, provide preservation education, and expand access to preservation through our Community Preservation Grants, helping to preserve Knoxville’s unique character for future generations.

Get ready for a lively evening featuring a whiskey pull, live auction, delicious food, music and more at the 2026 Scruffy City Soirée!

If you would like more information about Soirée sponsorship opportunities, please review our levels and benefits here or reach out to Development Manager, Julie Hancock, at julie@knoxheritage.org.

2026 Preservationist of the Year:

The Courtland Group

The Courtland Group is a preservation-focused real estate development and investment company dedicated to revitalizing historic buildings and underutilized urban neighborhoods throughout East Tennessee. For more than 25 years, the company has played a major role in the transformation of Downtown Knoxville, the Old City, North Central Street, and the Magnolia Avenue Corridor through adaptive reuse, thoughtful restoration, and long-term community investment.

Thank You to our 2026 Sponsors!

Silver Sponsors

Table Sponsors

Axle Logistics | Denark Construction | Design Innovation Architects

East Tennessee REALTORS® | Facility Systems Consultants | Hatcher-Hill Properties

Johnson Architecture, Inc. | Knoxville Community Development Corporation | Open Door Architecture

Pinnacle Financial Partners | Merit Construction, Inc. | Schmid & Rhodes Construction

Steve Drevik & Lee Ann Rogers | SVN Wood Properties | Wallace Real Estate