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{{Infobox U.S. county<br />
| county = Greene County<br />
| state = Tennessee<br />
| founded = 1783<br />
| named for = [[Nathanael Greene]]<br />
| seat = [[Greeneville, Tennessee|Greeneville]]<br />
| largest city = Greeneville<br />
| area_total_sq_mi = 624<br />
| area_land_sq_mi = 622<br />
| area_water_sq_mi = 2.2<br />
| area_percentage = 0.4%<br />
| population_as_of = 2020<br />
| population_total = 69669<br />
| population_density_sq_mi = 112<br />
| time_zone = Eastern<br />
| web = [http://www.greenecountytngov.com/ www.greenecountytngov.com]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Greene County''' is a county located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Tennessee]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 69,669. Its [[county seat]] is [[Greeneville, Tennessee|Greeneville]], and it is the largest city in the county. The county was established in 1783 and named in honor of [[Nathanael Greene]], a major general in the [[American Revolutionary War]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
Greene County was formed in 1783 from the [[Washington District, North Carolina|Washington District]]. It was named in honor of [[Nathanael Greene]], a hero of the [[American Revolutionary War]]. The county has a rich history, including its role in the [[Civil War]] and its early settlement by European Americans.<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 624 square miles (1,620 km²), of which 622 square miles (1,610 km²) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) (0.4%) is water.<br />
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=== Adjacent counties ===<br />
* [[Washington County, Tennessee|Washington County]] (northeast)<br />
* [[Unicoi County, Tennessee|Unicoi County]] (east)<br />
* [[Madison County, North Carolina|Madison County, North Carolina]] (southeast)<br />
* [[Cocke County, Tennessee|Cocke County]] (south)<br />
* [[Hamblen County, Tennessee|Hamblen County]] (west)<br />
* [[Hawkins County, Tennessee|Hawkins County]] (northwest)<br />
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=== National protected areas ===<br />
* [[Cherokee National Forest]] (part)<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the 2020 census, there were 69,669 people, 28,000 households, and 19,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 112 people per square mile (43/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], with small percentages of [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and other races.<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Greene County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is known for its production of [[tobacco]], [[corn]], and [[soybeans]]. Manufacturing includes automotive parts, furniture, and textiles.<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Greene County is served by the [[Greene County Schools (Tennessee)|Greene County Schools]] system, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to [[Tusculum University]], the oldest university in Tennessee.<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
=== Cities ===<br />
* [[Greeneville, Tennessee|Greeneville]]<br />
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=== Towns ===<br />
* [[Baileyton, Tennessee|Baileyton]]<br />
* [[Mosheim, Tennessee|Mosheim]]<br />
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=== Unincorporated communities ===<br />
* [[Afton, Tennessee|Afton]]<br />
* [[Chuckey, Tennessee|Chuckey]]<br />
* [[Midway, Tennessee|Midway]]<br />
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== Notable people ==<br />
* [[Andrew Johnson]], 17th President of the United States, who began his political career in Greeneville.<br />
* [[Davy Crockett]], frontiersman and politician, who lived in the county during his early years.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[List of counties in Tennessee]]<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Greene County, Tennessee]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.greenecountytngov.com/ Official website]<br />
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[[Category:Counties of Appalachia]]<br />
[[Category:Counties in Tennessee]]<br />
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