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by Linda Braden Albert (Author), B. Kenneth Cornett (Author)
A fascinating look into the beginnings of one of Tennessee's oldest counties, Blount.
Blount County is the 10th county formed in the state of Tennessee. It was carved out of Knox County in 1795 and named for William Blount, the governo
Author Biography
Linda Braden Albert, a Blount County native, is a section editor and columnist at the Daily Times in Maryville. In 2005, she received the History in the Media Award from the East Tennessee Historical Society for columns and features written on the county's history. B. Kenneth Cornett is affiliated with many historical preservation groups, including the Blount County Genealogical and Historical Society and the Blount County Historical Museum. He has won several awards for his preservation efforts from the East Tennessee Historical Society, the Tennessee Historical Commission, and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
