Campbell County

Campbell County is an administrative area in eastern Tennessee's Appalachian region, featuring mountains, valleys, and flowing waterways across its landscape. The terrain combines plateau sections with ridges that shape how communities are spread throughout the county.

The area was established by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1806, named after Colonel Arthur Campbell who served in the American Revolution. This creation reflected the expanding settlement of Tennessee's eastern mountain region during that period.

The area preserves traditional Appalachian craftsmanship and music, which remain visible in local gatherings and family traditions throughout the region. People still practice these skills and share them at community events that gather families and neighbors.

Jacksboro serves as the county seat and offers road connections to surrounding towns and larger cities through main highways. Main roads connect different neighborhoods and make traveling throughout the area straightforward.

The territory includes parts of the Cumberland Plateau, with rock layers and soil types that have shaped farming and building practices for generations. Local farmers and builders still work with these natural features in their daily work.

Location: Tennessee

Inception: September 11, 1806

Capital city: Jacksboro

Shares border with: Whitley County, Anderson County, Claiborne County, Union County, Scott County, McCreary County

Website: http://campbellcountytn.gov

GPS coordinates: 36.41000,-84.15000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06