John Sevier was elected the first governor of the State of Tennessee on this day in 1796. William Blount had been territorial governor.
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Geography defines East Tennessee as a land of mountains and valleys and with a history and heritage apart from the rest of the state. The East Tennessee Historical Society recognizes this distinctiveness with programs and exhibitions uniquely tailored to the region. Our educational mission is to engage the public with the message that history is important.
John Sevier was elected the first governor of the State of Tennessee on this day in 1796. William Blount had been territorial governor.