Sullivan County, Tennessee

county in Tennessee, United States

Sullivan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 158,163.[2] Its county seat is Blountville.[3]

Sullivan County
Sullivan County Courthouse in Blountville
Sullivan County Courthouse in Blountville
Map of Tennessee highlighting Sullivan County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Map of the United States highlighting Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°31′N 82°18′W / 36.51°N 82.3°W / 36.51; -82.3
Country United States
State Tennessee
Founded1779
Named forGeneral John Sullivan[1]
SeatBlountville
Largest cityKingsport
Area
 • Total430 sq mi (1,100 km2)
 • Land413 sq mi (1,070 km2)
 • Water16 sq mi (40 km2)  3.8%
Population
 • Total158,163
 • Density379/sq mi (146/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitesullivancountytn.gov

References change

  1. Blythe Semmer, "Sullivan County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved: 7 April 2013.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Sullivan County, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.