Colonel Sanders’ Blackwood Hall and Claudia Sanders Dinner House memorabilia to be auctioned in Shelby County

Pieces of Kentucky Fried Chicken history tied to KFC founder Harland Sanders and his wife, Claudia Sanders, are scheduled to be sold at public auction in Shelbyville, where two well-known properties associated with the Sanders family are being marketed for sale, according to Louisville Public Media.

The auction plan centers on the Sanders residence known as Blackwood Hall in Shelbyville, along with a separate property tied to Claudia Sanders, the Claudia Sanders Dinner House. Louisville Public Media reported that both are being offered for sale, with the broader package including KFC-related memorabilia connected to the family’s business history.

Louisville Public Media also reported that the auction will include items from the Claudia Sanders Dinner House. The report did not describe every item in the collection, but it said the memorabilia is part of the effort to place the family’s historic restaurant-related artifacts into the public market.

For Shelby County and the surrounding community, the sales process is likely to draw attention because of the properties’ local and tourism associations. Blackwood Hall and the Dinner House have long been recognized as part of the state’s food and hospitality legacy tied to Sanders’ entrepreneurship.

The listing and auction details are expected to be handled through a public bidding process, with prospective buyers able to participate through the auction platform used for the sale. Louisville Public Media did not set out a specific timeline beyond the report’s publication date, and additional dates and terms for bidding may be published by the auctioneer and property marketing team.

Any transfer of ownership could have practical implications for how the properties are maintained and used going forward, particularly for buildings that have recognizable historic associations. Changes in occupancy or use can also affect nearby businesses and local planning considerations, depending on buyer plans and any deed restrictions.

Louisville Public Media’s report said the auction and sales effort involves both real estate and collectibles tied to the Sanders legacy. As the bidding approaches, residents and potential buyers are likely to look for final auction terms, item lists, and property sale conditions, including any requirements related to access, preservation, and timelines for closing.

The next step for interested parties is to confirm auction dates, bidding procedures, and sale conditions through the auctioneer or listing materials, and to review any property disclosures before participating. For local officials and community stakeholders, the sale is the beginning of a new ownership chapter for two landmark Shelbyville locations associated with KFC history.