Governor William Blount Mansion

Governor William Blount Mansion is at 200 W. Hill Ave. One of the first frame houses west of the Alleghenies, the circa 1792 house is furnished with original and period pieces. The State of Tennessee came into being in the office of William Blount, governor of the Territory South of the River Ohio and a signer of the U.S. Constitution. Tucked beneath the steel and glass of a modern downtown, the mansion's public gardens are a welcoming retreat.

Guided tours are available. Time: Allow 1 hour minimum.