Claiborne County, Tennessee

Claiborne County, Tennessee
Claiborne County Courthouse in Tazewell
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Coordinates: 36°29′N 83°40′W / 36.48°N 83.66°W / 36.48; -83.66
Country United States
State Tennessee
FoundedOctober 29, 1801
Named afterWilliam C. C. Claiborne
SeatTazewell
Largest cityHarrogate
Area
 • Total
442 sq mi (1,140 km2)
 • Land435.0 sq mi (1,127 km2)
 • Water7.0 sq mi (18 km2)  1.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
32,043
 • Density74/sq mi (29/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.claibornecountytn.gov

Claiborne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 32,043. Its county seat is Tazewell and its largest city is Harrogate.