Sullivan County, Tennessee

Sullivan County
Sullivan County
U.S. county
	Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
	Tennessee's location within the U.S.
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Country	United States ;
State	Template:Country data Tennessee
Founded	1779
Named for	John Sullivan
Seat	Blountville
Area
• Total	430 sq mi (1,100 km2)
• Land	413 sq mi (1,070 km2)
• Water	17 sq mi (40 km2)
Population (2020)
• Total	158,163
• Density	383/sq mi (148/km2)
Website	[[1] www.sullivancountytn.gov/%20www.sullivancountytn.gov]]

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Sullivan County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 158,163. Its county seat is Blountville. The county was created in 1779 and named for John Sullivan, a general in the American Revolutionary War.

History[edit | edit source]

Sullivan County was established in 1779 from a portion of Washington County. It is one of the oldest counties in Tennessee and played a significant role in the early history of the state. The county was named in honor of General John Sullivan, a prominent figure in the American Revolutionary War.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 430 square miles (1,100 km²), of which 413 square miles (1,070 km²) is land and 17 square miles (44 km²) (4.0%) is water. The county is part of the Appalachian Mountains and features a mix of rolling hills and valleys.

Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]

National protected areas[edit | edit source]

Cherokee National Forest (part)

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 158,163 people, 66,000 households, and 42,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 383 people per square mile (148/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with smaller percentages of African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.

Economy[edit | edit source]

Sullivan County has a diverse economy with significant contributions from manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors. The county is home to several major employers, including Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport.

Education[edit | edit source]

The county is served by several public school districts, including the Sullivan County Schools and the Kingsport City Schools. Higher education institutions in the area include Northeast State Community College and King University.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Major highways in Sullivan County include Interstate 81, U.S. Route 11W, and U.S. Route 23. The county is also served by the Tri-Cities Regional Airport, which provides commercial air service to the region.