Built in 1805 by Knoxville architect Thomas Hope and rebuilt in 1823 following a fire, Statesview was originally the home of surveyor Charles McClung.

Following McClung's death, newspaper publisher Frederick Heiskell purchased the house and estate, which he renamed "Fruit Hill.

The house consists of a main section, a smaller (but still two stories) northeast wing, and a modern rear addition.

[2] The main section consists of a central entry hall flanked by rooms on either side, with a staircase leading to the second story.

[7] Heiskell planted extensive orchards throughout the estate, where he grew apples, pears, peaches, cherries, plums, and quinces.