Greene County, Tennessee

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Greene County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
Founded	1783
Named for	Nathanael Greene
Seat	Greeneville
Largest city	Greeneville
Area
• Total	624 sq mi (1,620 km2)
• Land	622 sq mi (1,610 km2)
• Water	2.2 sq mi (6 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	69,669
• Density	112/sq mi (43/km2)
Website	[[1] www.greenecountytngov.com/%20www.greenecountytngov.com]]

Greene County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 69,669. Its county seat is Greeneville, and it is the largest city in the county. The county was established in 1783 and named in honor of Nathanael Greene, a major general in the American Revolutionary War.

History

Greene County was formed in 1783 from the Washington District. It was named in honor of Nathanael Greene, a hero of the American Revolutionary War. The county has a rich history, including its role in the Civil War and its early settlement by European Americans.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 624 square miles (1,620 km²), of which 622 square miles (1,610 km²) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) (0.4%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Washington County (northeast)
• Unicoi County (east)
• Madison County, North Carolina (southeast)
• Cocke County (south)
• Hamblen County (west)
• Hawkins County (northwest)

National protected areas

• Cherokee National Forest (part)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 69,669 people, 28,000 households, and 19,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 112 people per square mile (43/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.

Economy

The economy of Greene County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is known for its production of tobacco, corn, and soybeans. Manufacturing includes automotive parts, furniture, and textiles.

Education

Greene County is served by the Greene County Schools system, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to Tusculum University, the oldest university in Tennessee.

Communities

Cities

• Greeneville

Towns

• Baileyton
• Mosheim

Unincorporated communities

• Afton
• Chuckey
• Midway

Notable people

• Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States, who began his political career in Greeneville.
• Davy Crockett, frontiersman and politician, who lived in the county during his early years.

See also

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

External links

• Official website