Statehood Day at Blount Mansion

June 1, 2017 marks the 221st anniversary of Tennessee’s admission as the 16th state in the union. Construction on Blount Mansion began in 1792. The restored mansion was open for tours in 1930, making it the oldest museum in Knox County. Commemorate the creation of the state of Tennessee and celebrate the pioneers who settled and transformed the southwest territory into the vibrant state of Tennessee with a free visit to Blount Mansion!