Sullivan County Map, Tennessee
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Sullivan County, Tennessee
Sullivan County sits in the northeastern corner of Tennessee, bordering Virginia. It’s part of the Tri-Cities region, along with neighboring Washington and Carter counties.
Although Kingsport is the largest city, Blountville is county seat. Bristol, straddling the Tennessee-Virginia line, is famous for its connection to country music. It’s known as the Birthplace of Country Music.
The area’s natural beauty is hard to beat. South Holston Lake is a favorite spot for fishing and boating. The Appalachian Trail runs through part of the county. And the people are proud of their Appalachian roots.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Sullivan County |
| County Seat | Blountville |
| Population | Approximately 160,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Kingsport, Bristol, Bluff City, Blountville |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 26, Interstate 81, U.S. Highway 11E, U.S. Highway 23 |
| FIPS Code | 47-163 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 430 square miles (413 sq mi land, 17 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Scott County, Virginia (North), Washington County, Virginia (Northeast), Bristol, Virginia (Northeast), Johnson County (East), Carter County (Southeast), Washington County (South), Hawkins County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (EST) |
| State | Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 36°31’N, 82°18’W |
| Etymology | Named after John Sullivan |
| Major Landmarks | Bristol Motor Speedway, Warriors’ Path State Park, South Holston Lake |
| Website | Sullivan County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Sullivan County Topographic Map
Sullivan County has ridges that ripple east to west, giving the land a folded look. The Holston River slices through, and South Holston Lake spreads across the northeast. Bays Mountain creates a natural wall on the southwest. It’s a county full of ups, downs, and long, wooded slopes.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Sullivan County Road Map
Roads here bend with the land. You won’t find many straight shots. I-81 cuts clean through the county, offering a fast route from Virginia into Tennessee. Then, there’s I-26 that crisscrosses in the south. But beyond that, most highways curve around ridges and lakes.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Sullivan County Satellite Map
The twin cities (Bristol and Kingsport) show up quick on the map, with light gray clusters and branching roads. But forests fill the gaps. Lakes and rivers stand out in the northeast, especially where South Holston Lake twists into coves. Fields appear, but they’re scattered between trees and hills.
OUTLINE MAP
Sullivan County Blank Map
Sullivan County is shaped like a broken rectangle, crooked and slanted. The northeast edge borders Virginia, making it a state-line county. Rivers and ridges influence a lot of the borders. It’s not a clean shape, but it fits the land it covers.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 7 neighboring counties of Sullivan County:
Tennessee County Map
There’s no such thing as a boring county in Tennessee. Some stretch through the Smokies, others roll out into Delta flatlands. Every county’s shaped by the land and it shows.