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
Sullivan County Courthouse in Blountville
Map of Tennessee highlighting Sullivan County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Map of the United States highlighting 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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