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Grainger County, Tennessee

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Grainger County stretches across the valleys of East Tennessee. The county’s mostly rural, with farming still playing a big role. It’s known far and wide for its tomatoes. They say the soil here gives them a special flavor.

The county has some serious history, going back to the late 1700s. Cherokee Lake, part of the TVA system, draws folks in for fishing and boating. Rutledge serves as the county seat in the center of the county.

You’ll find some great views of the Clinch Mountains from here. Winters can be cold, but spring brings a riot of wildflowers. It’s the kind of place where traditions run deep, but change is always on the horizon.

CategoryDetails
County NameGrainger County
County SeatRutledge
PopulationApproximately 24,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesRutledge, Bean Station, Blaine, Washburn, Thorn Hill
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 11W, U.S. Highway 25E
FIPS Code47-057
Total Area (Land and Water)302 square miles (281 sq mi land, 21 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Claiborne County (North), Hancock County (Northeast), Hawkins County (Northeast), Hamblen County (East), Jefferson County (South), Knox County (Southwest), Union County (West)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (EST)
StateTennessee
Coordinates36°18’N, 83°30’W
EtymologyNamed after Mary Grainger Blount, the wife of William Blount
Major LandmarksCherokee Lake, Rutledge Historic District, Grainger County Park
WebsiteGrainger County Website

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