The historic Patten House — part of the Fort Wood Historic District that overlaps with campus — became part of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1948, when it was bequeathed by Z. C. Patten. Originally completed in 1893 as an Italianate mansion, it featured architectural flourishes like an arcaded porch and central tower. After renovation in the 1990s, Patten House now serves as office space for University departments — embodying UTC’s heritage and continuing legacy. >>>Read More>>>