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{{Infobox U.S. county<br />
| county = Sullivan County<br />
| state = Tennessee<br />
| founded = 1779<br />
| named for = John Sullivan<br />
| seat = Blountville<br />
| largest_city = Kingsport<br />
| area_total_sq_mi = 430<br />
| area_land_sq_mi = 413<br />
| area_water_sq_mi = 17<br />
| area_percentage = 4.0%<br />
| population_as_of = 2020<br />
| population_total = 158163<br />
| density_sq_mi = 383<br />
| time_zone = Eastern<br />
| web = [http://www.sullivancountytn.gov/ www.sullivancountytn.gov]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Sullivan County''' is a county located in the northeastern part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Tennessee]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the population was 158,163. Its [[county seat]] is [[Blountville, Tennessee|Blountville]]. The county was created in 1779 and named for [[John Sullivan (general)|John Sullivan]], a general in the [[American Revolutionary War]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
Sullivan County was established in 1779 from a portion of [[Washington County, Tennessee|Washington County]]. It is one of the oldest counties in Tennessee and played a significant role in the early history of the state. The county was named in honor of General John Sullivan, a prominent figure in the American Revolutionary War.<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 430 square miles (1,100 km²), of which 413 square miles (1,070 km²) is land and 17 square miles (44 km²) (4.0%) is water. The county is part of the [[Appalachian Mountains]] and features a mix of rolling hills and valleys.<br />
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=== Adjacent counties ===<br />
* [[Washington County, Virginia]] (north)<br />
* [[Bristol, Tennessee|Bristol]] (independent city) (northeast)<br />
* [[Johnson County, Tennessee]] (east)<br />
* [[Carter County, Tennessee]] (southeast)<br />
* [[Washington County, Tennessee]] (south)<br />
* [[Hawkins County, Tennessee]] (west)<br />
* [[Scott County, Virginia]] (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 158,163 people, 66,000 households, and 42,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 383 people per square mile (148/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], with smaller 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 />
Sullivan County has a diverse economy with significant contributions from manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors. The county is home to several major employers, including [[Eastman Chemical Company]] in [[Kingsport, Tennessee|Kingsport]].<br />
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== Education ==<br />
The county is served by several public school districts, including the [[Sullivan County Schools]] and the [[Kingsport City Schools]]. Higher education institutions in the area include [[Northeast State Community College]] and [[King University]].<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
Major highways in Sullivan County include [[Interstate 81]], [[U.S. Route 11W]], and [[U.S. Route 23]]. The county is also served by the [[Tri-Cities Regional Airport]], which provides commercial air service to the region.<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
=== Cities ===<br />
* [[Bristol, Tennessee|Bristol]]<br />
* [[Kingsport, Tennessee|Kingsport]]<br />
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=== Towns ===<br />
* [[Bluff City, Tennessee|Bluff City]]<br />
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=== Census-designated places ===<br />
* [[Blountville, Tennessee|Blountville]] (county seat)<br />
* [[Colonial Heights, Tennessee|Colonial Heights]]<br />
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=== Unincorporated communities ===<br />
* [[Bloomingdale, Tennessee|Bloomingdale]]<br />
* [[Piney Flats, Tennessee|Piney Flats]]<br />
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== Notable people ==<br />
* [[Davy Crockett]], frontiersman and politician<br />
* [[Daniel Boone]], pioneer and explorer<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Sullivan County, Tennessee]]<br />
* [[List of counties in Tennessee]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
{{Commons category|Sullivan County, Tennessee}}<br />
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[[Category:Counties of Appalachia]]<br />
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[[Category:Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area]]<br />
[[Category:Counties in Tennessee]]<br />
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