Built between 1792 and 1830, the oldest section of this gracious frame
house served as the executive residence of William Blount, the first
and only Governor of the Southwest Territory from 1790-1796. Blount
then served as Tennessee's first US Senator from 1796-1798.
Knoxville's only registered National Historic Landmark, Bount Mansion's authentic furnishings recreate and preserve the 18th century appearance familiar to visiting statesmen, Indians and pioneers alike. The Governor's office, detached kitchen, and surrounding Colonial Gardens collectively maintain an intriguing picture of the frontier capitol. The adjacent Visitors Center, an 1818 house listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers guests an audiovisual orientation of the site, supplementary exhibits and a museum shop with a unique line of period souvenirs and gift items.
HOURS: March through October: Tuesday through Saturday 9:30am - 5pm; November through February: Tuesday through Friday 9:30am - 5pm.
ADMISSION: $4 adults, $2 children, AAA discount and group rates.
DIRECTIONS: Take the Cumberland Ave exit from the James White Pkwy. Turn left onto Gay St and left into the parking lot just past W Hill Ave.