10/13/2026
A hidden piece of Knoxville’s history is finding new life!
MHM is proud to collaborate with the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville to transform the former coal furnace level beneath the historic Emporium into The Furnace, a new venue for immersive art, performance, and community gatherings.
Preserving the space’s exposed brick and heavy timber, the design introduces flexible exhibition and performance areas while creating a new entrance along Jackson Avenue. The project reimagines a long-overlooked space as a destination for creativity and connection, contributing to the continued revitalization of downtown Knoxville.
Developed in collaboration with Christopoulos & Kennedy.