KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Volunteers got the opportunity to learn some Knoxville history while cleaning up the historic house before Tennessee faced off against Arkansas on Saturday.

In June of 1987, Evelyn Montgomery Hazen willed her home and all the family possessions within it to become a museum for the public good.

“We’re a small staff here; it’s just myself and two other staff members, so we really rely on community contributions and support to be able to maintain this place,” said Patrick Hollis, executive director of the Mabry-Hazen House. “Many of these volunteers are UT students, and they are getting an opportunity to come and visit part of Knoxville’s local history.”

Built in 1858, three generations lived in the house overlooking downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee River and Gre

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