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Sullivan County Courthouse
Justice in Tennessee's historic county seat
Blountville, Tennessee
Photo: Sullivan County Courthouse via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
- City
- Blountville
- Cell signal
- strong signal
- Admission
- Free admission
The Sullivan County Courthouse anchors the historic town of Blountville, which has served as the county seat since 1795. The courthouse square tells the story of civic life on the frontier, from the earliest county courts that governed settlers in the new Southwest Territory to the functioning seat of government today. Walk the same streets where Andrew Jackson practiced law and where the decisions that shaped East Tennessee were made.
Sullivan County was established in 1779, carved from Washington County as settlement expanded. Blountville became the county seat in 1795, named for Governor William Blount who administered the Southwest Territory from nearby Rocky Mount. The courthouse has been rebuilt several times on or near the original site.
Visit Info
mon-fri: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
County government hours. Exterior and grounds accessible anytime.
3411 Highway 126, Blountville, TN 37617
Parking: Free public parking lot adjacent to courthouse.
Visitor Tips
- ›Walk the block to see the Old Deery Inn, they're in the same historic district
- ›The Sullivan County Archives nearby are a goldmine for genealogy researchers
- ›Best appreciated as part of the Blountville historic walking district
Stay near this stop
Turn this into an overnight trip.
These places to stay are closest to Sullivan County Courthouse. Use them as your base, then add nearby food, trails, and events.
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What to know before you go
- Access
- ADA accessible entrance and interior.
- Parking
- Free public parking lot adjacent to courthouse.
- Cell signal
- Strong cell signal throughout the site
- Tips
- Walk the block to see the Old Deery Inn, they're in the same historic district
- The Sullivan County Archives nearby are a goldmine for genealogy researchers
- Best appreciated as part of the Blountville historic walking district
Pair this with
Pair Sullivan County Courthouse with Boonies at Davis Marina, Old Deery Inn, and Ron Ramsey Regional Agriculture Center.
Within 6 miles, you can chain these into a half-day without driving back.
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Verified 2026-05-21 · next review 2026-08-19