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🏠 Home sweet (historic) home
Scroll through this gallery for a sneak peek into the estate. | Photo by Elizabeth Sims via WBIR
Knoxvillians will soon be able to step inside a historic piece of local real estate. Once home to Coca-Cola heiress Eugenia Williams, the riverfront mansion bearing her name will open to the public this spring after years of renovations.
The Eugenia Williams House is a 10,800-sqft estate designed in 1940 by UT graduate and Williams’ childhood friend John Fanz Staub. Williams was known for filling the home with fine antiques and lived there until moving to a senior living facility in the 1980s. After her death in 1998, she left the property to the University of Tennessee to protect its natural beauty.
Acquired by the Aslan Foundation in 2020, the home has undergone a meticulous rehabilitation that’s nearly ready to be unveiled. Once open, visitors will be able to take tours, attend cultural events and intimate performances, and explore walking trails across the 24-acre property, which features more than 50 tree species.
A grand opening date has not yet been announced, but we’ll continue to keep you updated.
💵 Make your money work harder (and smarter) for you
Presented by SouthEast Bank
The good news is that you don’t need to be a financial expert to take meaningful steps toward your financial goals. | Photo provided by SouthEast Bank
Navigating the world of finance doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We all want to be smart with our money, but often it can be hard to know where to start.
Here are some simple strategies to get your money working:
Use checking accounts with benefits tailored for everyday transactions
Maximize earnings with high-yield savings accounts
Gain stable, low-risk returns with CDs
Regularly monitor your financial goals to ensure your strategies remain effective, and connect with SouthEast Bank to see how they can help you achieve your goals.
Big changes could be coming to campus. The UT Board of Trustees will vote this week on a $253 million plan to replace three dorms. They’ll also review a proposal to transform the former Walmart at University Commons into a student recreation center. (WBIR + Hoodline)
Outdoors
Play Knoxville — the city’s draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan — is now available for public review. Browse the proposed plans, attend a public meeting to learn more, and submit your feedback by Sunday, March 1.
Traffic
Knoxville is moving ahead with its plan to install 150 speed cameras in school zones. The first camera is expected to go up in about five weeks. (WBIR)
Cause
Johnny Knoxville is raising funds for his roots. The “Jackass” star has released a limited-edition “Knoxville Strong” apparel collection, with all proceeds going toward new gym equipment at his alma mater, South-Doyle High School. (WBIR)
Try This
The 37th Annual Ijams River Rescue is seeking 500 volunteers to help beautify waterways and green spaces across Knox, Anderson, Blount, and Loudon counties. Lend a hand from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 21.
Community
150 people took their oath of citizenship during a federal naturalization ceremony on Monday morning in Knoxville. The new US citizens represent 44 different countries around the world. (WBIR)
Health
Dr. Joanne Baird, a sports medicine surgeon, recently joined the Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) East Tennessee team. A former Division I soccer player and US Navy veteran, she brings real-world experience to every patient she treats. Get to know Dr. Baird and see how she can help you with your health journey.*
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Health
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City Guide
🌳 Meet us at the park
We’ve done the research for you — all you need to do is grab your park essentials and hit the greenways. | Photo by @lakeshorepark
11. That’s how many days remain until the clocks jump forward for daylight saving time on Sunday, March 8.
Translation: Spring is on its way, the sun is setting later, and summer will be here before we know it. A picnic awaits — plan out which local park you’d like to frequent for the occasion.
Concord Park, South Northshore Dr.
You could pack up the whole family for a day spent at this park, which surrounds Fort Loudoun Lake. Do you want to play sports, swim, have a picnic, play on the playground, or take a stroll? You can do it all right here.
Victor Ashe Park, 4901 Bradshaw Rd.
Spanning ~116 acres, this park features soccer and football fields, an 18-hole disc golf course, sand volleyball, and water access for fishing. Kiddos can also play on the playground, and the greenways are perfect for a leisure stroll or biking + skating adventure.
Sale alert. If you love Vuori’s soft feel, flattering cuts, and performance fabrics as much as we do, shop the workout clothes + casual wear marked down for less this week:
Have you had your morning cup of coffee yet? Here’s some good news to perk you up: K Brew will open a new bakery and market on North Broadway in April. Expect an expanded menu of breads, bagels, and pastries.
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