Blount Mansion has been restored and recreated to tell the stories of Tennessee’s formative years. William Blount, signer of the U.S. Constitution and Governor of the Southwest Territory, built the home in 1792 when he declared Knoxville as his capitol. Visitors can enjoy stories of the mansion’s intriguing and sometimes scandalous history as “the house with many eyes.”
The Blount Mansion Association saved the home in 1926 and preserved it to display Knoxville’s rich history. The Merry and Bright Celebration in December and the Legends, Customs, and Myths Tour in October highlight the museum’s year-round events. The Blount Mansion Visitors Center is open Tuesday through Friday.
200 W. Hill Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, Phone: 865-525-2375