Drury Paine Armstrong constructed the Crescent Bend in 1834, and since than it has been one of the most beautiful properties of the city. Overlooking the peaceful waters of Tennessee River, the farmhouse is set in the heart of picturesque gardens, flowering plants and five fountains add a dramatic touch to the place. The interior of the house is impeccably maintained to give visitors a look into the property's 18th-century charm. Antique furnishings occupy all rooms while articles like English silver and art displays speak of the place's aristocratic part. The house and the garden are open for visits throughout the year, and the place if also extended for rental purposes.
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An ancient structure, Mabry Hazen House is perched atop the craggy Mabry's Hill in Knoxville. Also called Joseph Alexander Mabry Jr. House and Evelyn Hazen House, it was built for Joseph Alexander Mabry, Jr, in the year 1858. The edifice remains a fine example of Greek Revival and Italianate architectural styles. It was extended in 1886, which included remodeling its first floor. After the demise of Evelyn, the historic building continues to serve as a history museum. All the ancestral belongings and furniture have been wonderfully preserved. The museum's exhaustive collection is known to be one of the most extensive ones in the country.
