Guided Tour of Knoxville's Eugenia Williams House

Enter a meticulously restored 1941 estate once hidden behind a brick wall on Lyons View Pike. Discover the life, style, and mysteries of Eugenia Williams through stories of her home and its original details.

• Discover Regency Revival architecture designed by John Fanz Staub
• Hear stories of Eugenia Williams, her visitors, and her private life
• See period art and a restored carved white-marble mantelpiece
• Examine original kitchen appliances and finishes from 1941
• Admire Eugenia's fashion, jewelry, furniture, and personal rooms

Itinerary

• Meet in the upper parking area
• Tour the upper grounds of the estate on a gently sloping meander while learning about the history of the property
• Enter the great hall for a guided tour of the gallery, library, and living and dining areas
• Butler's pantry and kitchen
• Bathroom break
• Up the main staircase to Eugenia's private rooms and guest suite
• Down the backstairs through the working parts of the house
• Tour concludes on the back terrace, overlooking the lower grounds and river access
• Back out the front
• You are free to explore the grounds

Important details

• This tour is designed for ages 15 and up
• Requires walking approximately 1/4 mile from the upper parking area to the house
• Parts of the historic house are accessible only by stairs
• Tours operate rain or shine
• Check in with Laura shortly before the tour begins using the name on your reservation and your party size