Sullivan County, Tennessee

Sullivan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 156,823.[2] It's county seat is Blountville.[3]

Sullivan County
Sullivan County Courthouse in Blountville
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°31′N 82°18′W
Country United States
State Tennessee
Founded1779
Named forGeneral John Sullivan[1]
SeatBlountville
Largest cityKingsport
Area
  Total430 sq mi (1,100 km2)
  Land413 sq mi (1,070 km2)
  Water16 sq mi (40 km2)  3.8%%
Population
  Estimate 
(2019)
158,348
  Density379/sq mi (146/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.sullivancountytn.gov

References

  1. Blythe Semmer, "Sullivan County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved: 7 April 2013.
  2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2013.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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