Blount County, County seat in eastern Tennessee, United States.
Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Blount County spans 567 square miles of ridges, valleys, and forests in eastern Tennessee.
William Blount, a signer of the United States Constitution, gave his name to this county when it was established on July 11, 1795.
The county maintains strong connections to Appalachian traditions while embracing modern developments through its festivals, crafts, and community gatherings.
The East Tennessee Human Resource Agency provides door-to-door public transit service throughout Blount County and neighboring regions.
Denso Manufacturing leads the local economy as the largest employer, marking the transition from historical agriculture to industrial production.
Location: Tennessee
Inception: July 11, 1795
Capital city: Maryville
Shares border with: Knox County, Sevier County, Swain County, Graham County, Monroe County, Loudon County
Website: http://blounttn.org
GPS coordinates: 35.69000,-83.93000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:59
Chota
23.6 km
Abrams Falls Trail
13.3 km
Tuckaleechee Caverns
14.6 km
Gregory Bald
19.7 km
Calderwood Dam
22.4 km
Tomotley
26.7 km
Maryville Alcoa Greenway
11.2 km
Shuckstack
25 km
Sam Houston Schoolhouse
12.7 km
Clover Hill Mill
11 km
New Salem United Methodist Church
21.9 km
Avery Russell House
29.8 km
Sandy Springs Park
6.9 km
Hall Cabin
29.5 km
Anderson Hall
7.6 km
Boyd-Harvey House
27.7 km
Isaac Yearout House
9.6 km
A.J. Fisher House
11.4 km
Craigs Chapel AME Zion Church
22.4 km
David Jones House
8 km
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
18.8 km
McNutt-Howard House
8.1 km
Samuel George House
18.1 km
Morningside
6.8 km
John Alexander House
7.6 km
McNutt-McReynolds House
8.1 km
John M. Rorex House
16.2 km
Willard-Clark House
7.9 kmReviews
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