The clubhouse was built in 1927 and designed by the firm, Barber & McMurry.
[1] Following its construction, it was recognized as the finest course in the state and hosted all the important regional events.
In 1968, Holston Hills hosted the Rebel Yell Open, a PGA Tour satellite event played opposite The Masters.
The club also hosted another PGA Tour event, the Knoxville Invitational, for two years in the 1940s.
As of 2016 Holston Hills Country Club is owned and operated by McConnell Golf.