Historic Westwood — Attraction in Knoxville

Finally got to see the house as part of the East Tennessee Historical Society's annual "History Hootenanny" last Saturday. Ordinarily the house is not open on the weekends so I've never been able to go.

I don't know if they always operate this way or if it was special-event staffing, but there was a different docent in every room (all very elderly, a couple of whom I worried about because they had difficulty walking) who spoke extensively about each room. While very informative, it provided no opportunity to just take the room in without someone yakking at you and pushing you from room to room. The woman at the front door, who was the great-granddaughter of the owner, was the most interesting and informative, but also seemed the most eager to move people on into the next room. If they have that many people staffing the house, it's no wonder they're never open...

They are trying, the Emerald is the best beer they have and it's dope. Heavy cream head and superb balance of malt and coffee. Its worth coming here just for that beer . Everything else was ish except the Rio Clara, that was fairly on point the lovely server put a little lime on it (I got a flight) nice touch. If this place would put a couple TVs up and do a Rocky Top game weekend special, and get more creative with their lighter beers (read sours) they'd kill in this college town. Come get the Emerald and enjoy the quiet space outside this...

Historic Westwood is a beautifully renovated historic home built in 1890 and located on Kingston Pike, not far from downtown Knoxville. It is owned by and is the primary offices for Knox Heritage. It is open for tours M-Th 10 - 4 with space on the main floors available for rent for weddings, dinners, parties, and other events. Definitely a not to miss place in Knoxville for visitors with an interest in...