Eugenia Williams House

The Eugenia Williams House is a historic property in Knoxville, Tennessee. This accredited Level I arboretum features an impressive array of native and specimen trees planted during the tenure of the Williams family (1916-1998) and more recent additions from the Aslan Foundation’s ongoing revitalization of the landscape (2020 2026).

With over 70 species of trees and woody plants within 24 acres of gardens and rustic trails, the Eugenia Williams House landscape invites the community to explore and appreciate the beauty of nature in the heart of Knoxville. The grounds, reimagined by renowned landscape architects Reed Hilderbrand, offer visitors opportunities to experience seven distinct biomes that emphasize native plants and ecological sustainability. Visitors to the Eugenia Williams House can hike along the Ravine Trail among Eastern Hemlocks and azaleas, or wander through the Woodland Trail Network, taking in Tulip Poplars, American Basswoods, and various elms, ashes, and oaks. Along the River Walk, visitors will find American holly, Sycamore, Shagbark Hickory, and Persimmon trees.