Grainger County, Tennessee

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Grainger County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 23,527. The county seat is Rutledge. Grainger County is part of the Morristown, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Grainger County was established in 1796, the same year that Tennessee became a state. It was named for Mary Grainger Blount, the wife of William Blount, a territorial governor. The county has a rich history, including its role in the American Civil War and its agricultural heritage.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 302 square miles (780 km²), of which 281 square miles (730 km²) is land and 21 square miles (54 km²) (7.0%) is water. The county is characterized by its mountainous terrain and is part of the Appalachian Mountains.

Adjacent counties

• Union County (north)
• Claiborne County (northeast)
• Hancock County (east)
• Hawkins County (southeast)
• Hamblen County (south)
• Jefferson County (southwest)
• Knox County (west)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 23,527 people, 9,317 households, and 6,567 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile (32/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.

Economy

Grainger County is known for its agricultural products, particularly Grainger County tomatoes, which are celebrated for their quality and flavor. The county also has a mix of manufacturing and service industries.

Education

The county is served by the Grainger County Schools system, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and Grainger High School.

Communities

Cities and towns

• Bean Station
• Blaine
• Rutledge (county seat)

Unincorporated communities

• Joppa
• Washburn

Notable people

• John Sevier, a pioneer and soldier who was one of the founding fathers of Tennessee.
• David Crockett, a 19th-century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Grainger County, Tennessee
• List of counties in Tennessee

External links

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