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Roane Street Properties
J S Keebler Home -110 Roane Street
The home is now owned and is being restored by Terry and Jane Holland. The house was also used as the interior of the Homer Hickam home in the movie, "October Sky."
Photo credit to Terry Holland
Dr Jessie Thaxton Hayes Home -111 Roane Street
The home of Dr Jessie Thaxton Hayes and Daisy Ella Sienknecht Hayes at 111 Roane Street. Daisy was the daughter of Dr. Henry C Sienknecht who built the two story brick Sienknecht store on main street that still stands today.
The home is now owned by retired TVA historian Charles Tichey.
Two photos, one black & white, the other in color, are in the Gallery below and was taken when the house was just completed, one photo shows, James Theodore Sienknecht, Lula Jane Sienknecht, Frederick Christian Sienknecht, Nettie Sienknecht Richards and Daisy Ella Sienknecht Hayes are also in this photo with other relatives that are not identified just yet.
The other colorized photo was of the family the same day, Front row, left to right--James Theodore Sienknecht, Lula Jane Sienknecht, Frederick Christian Sienknecht.....back row Nettie Sienknecht Richards and Daisy Ella Sienknecht Hayes.
Sam Tunnell Home - 115 Roane Street
In 1956, Dr. S.J. Van Hook, Jr. bought the former Tunnell home with the long Hotel/Boarding house history from Mrs. Lorene Thomas. His medical practice remained here until he retired. The Van Hook family retain ownership of the house to this day.
The interior of this building was used in the movie, "October Sky".
J K Butler second home - 209 Roane Street
In the late '30s the home would be sold to William "Bill" F Sharp Jr., who founded the Sharp Funeral Home in 1938 The funeral home operated successfully under Mr. Sharp's expert direction for 53 years. The funeral home building underwent three restorations and additions during Sharp's ownership. Under each re-construction the building was enlarged into what it is today.
Following the death of William F. Sharp, Jr. the funeral home was purchased by Jimmy and Brenda Smith in June of 1992.
Today, Premier Sharp Funeral Home remains a locally operated funeral home.
Moses F. "Squire" Cox Home - 312 Roane Street
In the late 1800's the home was built for Moses Franklin "Squire" Cox. Squire Cox.
Squire Cox was a early Oliver Springs Recorder, first elected in 1905 and later elected for 10 terms.He also had a store on Estabrook Avenue where he held court in the same building.
The home is owned by Maurice Phillips today and he has done a wonderful job restoring it.
2026 Calendars $10
The 13 month 2026 Oliver Springs Calendars here!. They can be purchased at Harvey's Furniture, and at the Historical Society Museum, Makes a great Christmas Gift for only $10. Supply is limited. Loaded with photos and history. Get yours today!