Knollwood (Bearden Hill)
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Knollwood is an antebellum house at 6411 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is also known as Major Reynolds House and Bearden Hill.
Construction was supervised by Major Robert Reynolds sister, Rebecca, while he was serving in the Mexican War. The house was completed in 1851. The home and plantation were developed on land purchased from James White, the founder of Knoxville. It was originally built in the Federal style, but neoclassical details were added in the 1800's.
Confederate General James Longstreet used the home as his headquarters in late 1863; he is reputed to have planned the Battle of Knoxville in the dining room. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Knollwood was one of several antebellum plantations located along Kingston Pike in what was then western Knox County. Others included the Baker Peters House, Armstrong-Lockett House (Crescent Bend), Bleak House, and the Mabry Hood House (now demolished). Architecturally, Knollwood has a more significant presence than the Baker Peters House and Mabry Hood House.
The plantation itself no longer exists, due to surrounding development. The mansion itself survives, has been renovated, and serves as the headquarters for Schaad Companies. It is not open to the public, but has been used by Knox Heritage for a social event.
