2. Blount Mansion

This mansion, which was built in 1792 and completed in 1830, served as governor William Blount's residence. Blount was the Governor of the Southwest Territory from 1790-1796, a signer of the United States Constitution, and the first United States Senator from the state of Tennessee. A Visitor's Center is located adjacent to the mansion.   (© 10Best)

Sitting pretty on a bluff overlooking the Tennessee River, this former residence of Tennessee's first and colorful senator, William Blount, is worth a visit even more for its flowering tales than for its lovely gardens. You need not be a history buff to enjoy this tour (be sure to ask about King Louis Phillippe's bedbug incident). Outside, enjoy the fresh air, river views, and historically appropriate garden, tended by the Knoxville Garden Club. (from Southern Living)

Hours:

Feb-Dec  Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm

Admission:

Adult $ 4.95, Child $2.50

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Website: Visit the Blount Mansion website »

Type: Historic Sites

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