September 2015
Knox Heritage Fall Tour: Beyond the Brick Wall
Knox Heritage Fall Tour: Beyond the Brick Wall offers a tour of the Eugenia Williams' home, which is rarely open for visitors. It has appeared on the Fragile 15 list, and the University of Tennessee is seeking a partner to restore the home and care for the grounds in the manner Williams prescribed in her will. The event features a tour of the house and grounds, along with light refreshments. Parking will be available on-site. RSVP is required: Call (865) 523-8008 or…
Find out more »December 2020
Eugenia Williams House and History Tours
The Aslan Foundation welcomes the community to tour one of Knoxville’s most interesting properties, the Eugenia Williams House. Jack Neely from the Knoxville History Project will lead the tour of the home and its extensive grounds on Dec. 15-16 at selected times found online. Built in 1941, the Eugenia Williams House sits on 24 acres overlooking the Tennessee River. Noted Houston architect John Fanz Staub designed the home and was a Knoxville native and childhood acquaintance of Williams. She passed…
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