Inside Tennessee’s only Frank Lloyd Wright home
Built on Missionary Ridge in 1951, the Shavin home is one of only 60 Usonian homes that Wright ever built.
(Video/Ian-Alijah Bey)
Chattanooga is home to the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house in Tennessee — the Shavin House.
Built in 1951, this historic home is still owned by the original family. Thanks to Karen Shavin, we got to tour the home and learn what it’s like to live in a piece of American history.
Contact Ian-Alijah at ian-alijah@chattamatters.com
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