Grainger county, TN

Grainger County, Tennessee

• Grainger County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,657. Its county seat is Rutledge, and it is part of the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

• Grainger County is located in the northeastern part of Tennessee, bordered by Union, Claiborne, Hawkins, Hamblen, Jefferson, and Knox counties. The county's geography is characterized by the Clinch Mountain range and the Cherokee Lake.

History

• Grainger County was formed in 1796 from parts of Knox and Hawkins counties. It was named for Mary Grainger Blount, wife of William Blount, the territorial governor of the Southwest Territory.

Healthcare in Grainger County

• Healthcare services in Grainger County are primarily provided by two main facilities: Rutledge Primary Care and Grainger County Health Department.

Rutledge Primary Care

• Rutledge Primary Care is a healthcare facility located in Rutledge, the county seat of Grainger County. It offers a wide range of services including primary care, preventive care, chronic disease management, and minor surgical procedures. The facility is staffed by a team of experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to providing high-quality care to the residents of Grainger County.

Grainger County Health Department

• The Grainger County Health Department is a government agency responsible for protecting and improving the health of the people in Grainger County. It provides a variety of services including immunizations, family planning, women's health services, children's health services, and environmental health services. The health department also plays a key role in public health emergency preparedness and response.

Demographics

• As of the 2010 census, there were 22,657 people, 8,270 households, and 6,161 families residing in the county. The population density was 64 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.7% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. 1.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Economy

• The economy of Grainger County is primarily based on agriculture, with tomatoes being a significant crop. The county is known for its annual Tomato Festival. Other sectors contributing to the economy include manufacturing, retail trade, and healthcare.

Education

• Education in Grainger County is overseen by the Grainger County Schools district, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to the Grainger County Adult High School and the Washburn School, a K-12 school.

Notable people

• Notable people from Grainger County include politicians John Houston Savage and Dewitt Clinton Senter, and country music singer Kenny Chesney.

See also

• List of counties in Tennessee
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Grainger County, Tennessee

External links

• Official site
• Grainger County Chamber of Commerce
• Grainger County Schools
  

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