University of Tennessee at Knoxville Begins 225th Anniversary Celebration

The University of Tennessee in Knoxville is beginning a yearlong celebration of its founding in 1794 as Blount College.  Blount College received a grant of public lands from the state in 1807 and the name was changed to East Tennessee College. It closed in 1809 for a decade, reopening in 1820. ETC was designated in 1869 as the land-grant institution in the state and in 1879 the name was changed to the University of Tennessee.

The 225th anniversary web pages offer many stories of students and faculty that shaped the institution. You can find an extensive timeline and information on planned 225th anniversary activities.

The University Archives offers an entry point for accessing institutional records and fascinating digital collections.

YouTube offers a short video by Katherine Woods, "The History of the University of Tennessee's Campus."

The university published Blount College and the University of Tennessee written by Edward T. Sanford in 1894. Digital versions are available through the Internet Archive in a variety of formats.