Last October, my daughter and I were driving down Martin Mill Pike and as we passed the almost imperceptible break in foliage that represented the McCarthys' old driveway, we paused for just a moment; debating as we often had, about parking and sneaking onto the property to have a look. However, it was going on dusk (and we didn't have a camera) and so we passed. I guess we'll never again get that opportunity.
It's ironic that the old McCarthy home was just recently listed among Knox Heritage's "Fragile 15" endangered historical homes. The cause of the blaze is still unknown, but is likely attributed to indigent folks living on the property.
