At 40,000 square feet and 86 rooms it’s the largest house in Tennessee. But demolition starts Monday

Demolition of Knoxville’s most extravagant, over-the-top mansion begins Monday.

The teardown of the 40,000-square-foot, 86-room Villa Collina is just contingent on the Knoxville Utilities Board making sure all gas lines are empty, Sharon Bailey, a broker and representative of the property owners, told Knox News.

Bailey said once started, the process will take several days. Total Demolition Services is leading the work.

The property, located at 5628 Lyons View Pike, was purchased by LView…