Washington County, Administrative division in northeastern Tennessee, United States.
Washington County extends across rolling hills and rivers, forming part of the Tri-Cities region alongside Johnson City and Bristol.
Created in 1777, Washington County holds the distinction of being among the first established counties in Tennessee, named after the first United States president.
The International Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough brings together narrators and audiences from multiple countries to share oral traditions and tales.
The county maintains several public school districts and offers direct access to outdoor activities through its network of parks and natural spaces.
Jonesborough, the county seat, stands as the oldest municipality in Tennessee, featuring preserved buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Location: Tennessee
Inception: November 15, 1777
Capital city: Jonesborough
Shares border with: Sullivan County, Carter County, Unicoi County, Greene County, Hawkins County
Website: http://washingtoncountytn.org
GPS coordinates: 36.29000,-82.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:07
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