Blount Mansion will celebrate the holidays with a free open house of the circa-1792 historic house. Enjoy beautiful decorations created by the Knoxville Garden Club, and tasty holiday treats. This popular annual event is Blount Mansion’s Christmas gift to the community. Tour the open house before watching the downtown Christmas parade, which begins at 7 p.m.

Free parking is available throughout the event at the Blount Mansion Visitors Center and after 6 p.m. in the Dwight Kessel Garage across the street.

NOTE: Blount Mansion will be closed for regular tours during the day Dec. 5-6 to prepare the house for this special event.