Campbell County, Tennessee

Campbell County, Tennessee
Campbell County Courthouse in Jacksboro
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Coordinates: 36°25′N 84°09′W / 36.41°N 84.15°W / 36.41; -84.15
Country United States
State Tennessee
FoundedSeptember 11, 1806
Named afterArthur Campbell
SeatJacksboro
Largest cityLaFollette
Area
 • Total
498 sq mi (1,290 km2)
 • Land480 sq mi (1,200 km2)
 • Water18 sq mi (47 km2)  3.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
39,272
 • Density79/sq mi (31/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts2nd, 3rd
Websitewww.campbellcountytn.gov

Campbell County is a county in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is located on the state's northern border in East Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, its population was 39,272. Its county seat is Jacksboro. Campbell County is included in the Knoxville metropolitan area.