Sevier County, Tennessee

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Sevier County is a county located in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 98,380. The county seat and largest city is Sevierville. Sevier County is part of the Sevierville Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Knoxville Metropolitan Area.

History[edit | edit source]

Sevier County was established on September 18, 1794, from part of Jefferson County. It was named in honor of John Sevier, a frontiersman, soldier, and politician who played a prominent role in the early history of Tennessee.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 598 square miles (1,550 km²), of which 593 square miles (1,540 km²) is land and 5.2 square miles (13 km²) (0.9%) is water. The county is located within the Great Smoky Mountains and is home to a significant portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]

Jefferson County (north)
Hamblen County (northeast)
Cocke County (east)
Haywood County, North Carolina (southeast)
Swain County, North Carolina (south)
Blount County (west)
Knox County (northwest)

National protected areas[edit | edit source]

Great Smoky Mountains National Park (part)

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 98,380 people, 39,390 households, and 27,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 166 people per square mile (64/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.5% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Sevier County is heavily based on tourism, with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park being a major attraction. Other significant attractions include Dollywood, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and numerous theaters, shops, and restaurants in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

Education[edit | edit source]

Sevier County is served by the Sevier County School System, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the county. Higher education is provided by Walters State Community College.