Knox County, Administrative county in Tennessee, United States.
Knox County stretches across 526 square miles of land in eastern Tennessee, with the Tennessee River flowing through its center from the Holston and French Broad Rivers.
Established in 1792 by Governor William Blount, Knox County emerged from sections of Greene and Hawkins counties as one of Tennessee's first eight territorial administrative divisions.
The county maintains numerous departments handling education, health services, and community programs, serving its population of over 478,000 residents across multiple municipalities.
Knox County government operates through a home rule system with an elected County Mayor and Commission, managing services from the courthouse at 400 Main Street.
House Mountain stands as the highest elevation point in Knox County at 2,064 feet, rising above the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachian landscape.
GPS coordinates: 33.61000,-99.74000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:02
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