Sullivan County

Sullivan County is an administrative region in northeastern Tennessee along the borders with Virginia and North Carolina. The area features mountainous terrain with valleys and waterways that shape the landscape.

The region was founded in 1779 and named after Lieutenant Colonel John Sullivan, an officer in the American Revolutionary War. This naming honors an important military leader from early American history.

The Bristol Motor Speedway draws motorsport fans throughout the year who gather for NASCAR races and other automotive events. The venue has become a meeting place where people with a passion for racing can come together.

Visitors can find administrative services and public information at the courthouse in Blountville, the county seat. Most tourist activities center on motorsport events and the natural landscapes throughout the region.

Blountville, the county seat, is the only district capital in Tennessee that has never incorporated as a city or town. This makes it an unusual example of an administrative center without formal city status.

Location: Tennessee

Inception: October 18, 1779

Capital city: Blountville

Shares border with: Washington County, Carter County, Johnson County, Scott County, Hawkins County

Website: https://sullivancountytn.gov

GPS coordinates: 36.51000,-82.30000

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:24