New house on Tacky Light Tour: 7700 Hermitage Road
Check out 7700 Hermitage Road, new to the Tacky Lights tour.
“The last few years, we felt that we’ve finally gotten to a place where we could actually make it on the tour, so actually being on the list this year was a rush of excitement for us both, I think," said Ashley Willis of their home, a first-time participant in the Tacky Lights Tour. "Overall, it’s a lot of work, but a lot of fun. I love that my husband wants to do it, and I know his dad is proud. The bonus to it all is having other people get to enjoy it now, too."
Scott Willis included a johnboat in his home decorations as a tribute to his father.
Scott and Ashley Willis pose for a photo in front of their home, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.
Scott and Ashley Willis pose for a photo in front of their home, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.
Scott and Ashley Willis pose for a photo in front of their home, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.
Ashley Willis jokingly referred to her home's decorations as a "'Island of Misfit Toys' collection."
Scott and Ashley Willis’ home is covered in lights, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.
Scott and Ashley Willis’ home is covered in lights, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.
Scott and Ashley Willis’ home is covered in lights, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.
Scott and Ashley Willis’ home is covered in lights, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.
Scott and Ashley Willis’ home is covered in lights, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.
The home of Scott and Ashley Willis, located at 7700 Hermitage Road, is a new addition to the Tacky Lights Tour.
Before Scott Willis’ Hermitage Road home joined the Tacky Lights Tour, he strung lights with his dad.
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