Save Neyland’s House Petition.

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It's a dump. Drove by it the other day to see what the fuss was about. The General's house is in Old North Knoxville. Just because he lived in this for a short time doesn't make it historically significant.

UT has demoed structures much more worth saving than this.
 
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Roustabout said:
It's a dump. Drove by it the other day to see what the fuss was about. The General's house is in Old North Knoxville. Just because he lived in this for a short time doesn't make it historically significant.

UT has demoed structures much more worth saving than this.
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It’s on campus, not in north Knox. His house is in good condition.
 
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One thing for certain is Knoxville is changing. All the urban blight is going to slowly be destroyed and replaced. I lived in Chattanooga in the early 90's and watched it happen there. The same people are involved here to get Knoxville into a destination people want to live (downtown). While I am excited by all the urban renewal it is always a little sad to see cities change.
 
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Titans Fan said:
It’s on campus, not in north Knox. His house is in good condition.
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It might look that way from the street, but I heard the foundation is crumbling. If you are willing to raise funds to get that fixed, you might get somewhere. Sorry bud, not signing a petition with no financial backing from the author.
 
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TNnative said:
It might look that way from the street, but I heard the foundation is crumbling. If you are willing to raise funds to get that fixed, you might get somewhere. Sorry bud, not signing a petition with no financial backing from the author.
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Well said!
 
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I honestly couldn't tell you what it looks like or where it is. It would be neat if it was converted to a UT museum, but I really don't think there's anything to be upset about here. I'm willing to bet a large majority of fans couldn't locate the house without some assistance.
 
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Titans Fan said:
It’s on campus, not in north Knox. His house is in good condition.
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I know where this house is.

I'm speaking of THE house that was actually where Neyland lived most of his coaching days, which WAS in historic North Knoxville.

It was unknown to the common fan that Neyland lived in this house (the one on terrace) until a few months ago.
 
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I have heard its been condemned due to a mold problem. Hadn't seen that mentioned as another obstacle to deal with for upkeeping.
 
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they need to fix it up and turn it into a bed and breakfast... I've heard of people making $40,000 in 3-months by renting prestigious houses to sports fans on the weekend.

fix it up, hang some pictures of the general and his family along with some pics from championship teams... put some replica trophies on display and rent it from Friday to Sunday for $5,000.
 
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Here's a really good article discussing the history, condition, and possibilities for the house. I prefer the museum idea myself. While he only lived there for 2 years, the fact that you could put something like that on campus seems like a no brainer to me. If they sunk the cost of demo and new construction into restoration for the home, it would definitely be something I would visit, and take out of town friends to on gameday. He's buried (or at least has a headstone) in the Veterans Cemetery in Happy Holler, ever since I found that out, I try to go visit it before going to my first game of the season.

General Neyland’s home faces uncertain future | Blank Newspaper
 
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If anyone really wants to save the house... and I'm being serious here as I'm a real estate investor... buy it, rehab it, and turn it into a VRBO.

I know of a couple who make $20,000 in 3 months the first year they decided to rent out a house in Hersey, Pennsylvania. The house commanded a high rent because it was in a hockey town and some players lived in the house during other times of the year. They made $30,000 during 3 months in year 2 and $40,000 in year 3...

How much do you think Tennessee fans would pay for a weekend in Neyland's house? Fix it up, hang some family and team pics, put a replica trophy on display, and there you go... everyone wins.
 
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Quote from the article also wants UT to save Estabrook.

STFU. Estabrook is an eyesore that only has historic value because it's old. It should have been demoed years ago.

Neyland lived there two years.
He coached and worked at UT from 1925 to 1962
Can any of you 'save the house' proponents tell me where Neyland lived the other 35 years he lived in Knoxville?
I can. I used to live in the neighborhood.

I hate that UT has demolished a large number of older structures. This isn't one of them.
 
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Roustabout said:
Quote from the article also wants UT to save Estabrook.

STFU. Estabrook is an eyesore that only has historic value because it's old. It should have been demoed years ago.

Neyland lived there two years.
He coached and worked at UT from 1925 to 1962
Can any of you 'save the house' proponents tell me where Neyland lived the other 35 years he lived in Knoxville?
I can. I used to live in the neighborhood.

I hate that UT has demolished a large number of older structures. This isn't one of them.
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I'm convince. Tear it down.
 
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Swain has spoken on the house.

A museum housed in the same building that the general read the morning paper would change that. The demolition of Neyland’s house also hits home to Jayson Swain, UT wide receiver from 2003-2006.

“Every single game of my career at UT, we recited the game maxims,” he says. “The stadium is named Neyland, and there is a beautiful statue of Neyland in front of [it]. It is just weird not to try to preserve the house where our legendary coach lived. I think a museum would be so great. Before some of the changes to the football complex, there was a space that allowed fans to see the deep history of Tennessee football, but that is not here anymore. It would be good to have that around again.”
 
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