Sullivan County, Tennessee

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 / 36.51°N 82.3°W / 36.51; -82.3
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
 • Total158,163
 • Density379/sq mi (146/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitesullivancountytn.gov

Sullivan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 158,163.[2] Its county seat is Blountville.[3]

References

  1. Blythe Semmer, "Sullivan County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved: 7 April 2013.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Sullivan County, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.