KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The sprawling Knoxville home of a mysterious Coca-Cola heiress that was left vacant for decades will soon reopen to the public.
The Eugenia Williams House will begin a two-week public sneak peek period this month before the official grand opening on April 11. The 19th-century English-style home set on 24 acres along Lyons View Pike will offer guided tours, cultural programming, and serve as an event space.
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From March 19-21 and March 26-28, the grounds will open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. House tours, which must be reserved in advance, will be offered on Thursday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The property will then close in preparation for the April 11 grand opening, with details about a public event to be announced in the coming weeks.
With its distinctive brick stylings and tall outer wall, the property has been the subject of local intrigue for decades since its completion in 1941…