The public is invited to a first look at plans for the new Tennessee State Museum.

Residents of Knoxville and surrounding areas are invited to get a first-hand look at plans for a new Tennessee State Museum on Tuesday, April 12 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. EDT in the Cafeteria Annex of Pellissippi State Community College located at 10915 Hardin Valley Road in Knoxville.

WHAT: The public is invited to a first look at plans for the new Tennessee State Museum.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 12
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Pellissippi State Community College
Cafeteria Annex
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN

WHO: Members of the museum and design team

Last year, the governor proposed and the Tennessee General Assembly approved $120 million in the FY-2015-16 budget to build a new home for the Tennessee State Museum on the Bicentennial Mall to maximize the state’s rich history by creating a state-of-the-art educational asset and tourist attraction for the state. The governor also announced that $40 million would be raised in private funds for the project. The new Tennessee State Museum is scheduled to open in 2018.