Hamblen County, Tennessee

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Hamblen County, Tennessee
County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
Founded	1870
Named for	Hezekiah Hamblen
County seat	Morristown
Area
• Total	176 sq mi (460 km2)
• Land	161 sq mi (420 km2)
• Water	15 sq mi (40 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	64,834
• Density	370/sq mi (140/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (Eastern)

Hamblen County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 64,834. Its county seat is Morristown. The county was created in 1870 and named in honor of Hezekiah Hamblen, an early settler and landowner.

History

Hamblen County was established in 1870 from parts of Grainger and Jefferson counties. The county is named after Hezekiah Hamblen, a prominent early settler in the area. The county seat, Morristown, was incorporated in 1855 and has since grown to become the principal city of the Morristown metropolitan area.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 176 square miles (460 km²), of which 161 square miles (420 km²) is land and 15 square miles (39 km²) (8.5%) is water. The county is part of the Great Appalachian Valley and is characterized by its rolling hills and fertile valleys.

Adjacent counties

• Hawkins County (northeast)
• Greene County (east)
• Jefferson County (south)
• Cocke County (southeast)
• Grainger County (west)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 64,834 people, 25,000 households, and 17,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 403 people per square mile (156/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with smaller percentages of African American, Asian, and other races.

Economy

The economy of Hamblen County is diverse, with significant contributions from manufacturing, retail, and healthcare sectors. The county is home to several industrial parks and has a strong presence of automotive and furniture manufacturing industries.

Education

Hamblen County is served by the Hamblen County Department of Education, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to Walters State Community College, which provides higher education opportunities to residents.

Transportation

Major highways in Hamblen County include Interstate 81, U.S. Route 11E, and U.S. Route 25E. The county is also served by the Morristown Regional Airport, which provides general aviation services.

Communities

Cities

• Morristown

Towns

• White Pine

Unincorporated communities

• Russellville
• Talbott

Notable people

• Davy Crockett, frontiersman and politician, lived in the area during his early years.

See also

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

External links

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