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Sullivan County, Tennessee

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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.

CategoryDetails
County NameSullivan County
County SeatBlountville
PopulationApproximately 160,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesKingsport, Bristol, Bluff City, Blountville
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 26, Interstate 81, U.S. Highway 11E, U.S. Highway 23
FIPS Code47-163
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 ZoneEastern Time Zone (EST)
StateTennessee
Coordinates36°31’N, 82°18’W
EtymologyNamed after John Sullivan
Major LandmarksBristol Motor Speedway, Warriors’ Path State Park, South Holston Lake
WebsiteSullivan County Website

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