McWherter One-of-a-Kind TN Bicentennial Quilt

Updated August 29, 2026

McWherter One-of-a-Kind Tennessee Bicentennial Quilt AN EXTRAORDINARY ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECE OF TENNESSEE HISTORY! This remarkable hand-stitched Tennessee Bicentennial quilt was created in celebration of Tennessee's 200th Anniversary of Statehood and was presented as a personal gift to Ned Ray McWherter, 46th Governor of Tennessee. This is far more than an ordinary commemorative quilt. The quilt features names individually stitched into the fabric, creating a wonderful permanent record of the Tennesseans associated with its creation and presentation. Every name, stitch, and section contributes to a piece that combines Tennessee history, traditional Southern craftsmanship, and the personal story of one of the state's most important modern political figures. The McWherter connection is particularly significant. While serving as Governor, Ned Ray McWherter issued the executive order creating the Tennessee Bicentennial Commission, helping set in motion the statewide effort to commemorate Tennessee's 200th anniversary. Created for the Tennessee Bicentennial and presented personally to Governor McWherter, this quilt remained within his estate and is now being offered to the public. Item: Hand-Stitched Tennessee Bicentennial Quilt Celebration: Tennessee – 200 Years of Statehood Recipient: Ned Ray McWherter Special Feature: Numerous names individually stitched into the quilt Construction: Hand-Stitched / Handmade Rarity: According to estate provenance, a unique presentation piece made for Governor McWherter Provenance: From the personal estate of Ned Ray McWherter, 46th Governor of Tennessee (1987–1995). A MUSEUM-WORTHY TENNESSEE ARTIFACT The combination of Tennessee's Bicentennial, traditional hand quilting, the individually stitched names, and direct McWherter provenance makes this one of the most historically compelling pieces in the estate. It has exceptional crossover appeal for collectors and institutions interested in Tennessee history, Tennessee 200 memorabilia, American folk art, Southern quilts and textiles, political history, gubernatorial artifacts, and Ned Ray McWherter memorabilia. This is not simply a Tennessee Bicentennial souvenir. It is a handmade piece of Tennessee history created as a personal gift to Governor Ned Ray McWherter and preserved within his estate. Without question, one of the centerpiece historical pieces of the Ned Ray McWherter Estate Auction

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