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Campbell County

Campbell County was formed in 1806 from parts of Anderson and Claiborne counties. It was named in honor of Colonel Arthur Campbell (1743-1811), a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses and an officer during the Revolutionary War.

Campbell County is situated amidst a geological border region between the Cumberland Plateau in the northwest and the Appalachian Ridge-and-Valley Range in the southeast. This border area is characterized by several large, elongate ridges, namely Cross Mountain in the west and Cumberland Mountain, Walnut Mountain, and Pine Mountain to the north. Elevations vary widely across the county, ranging from 3,534 feet (1,077 m) at Cross Mountain to slightly less than 1,000 feet (300 m) a few miles away at Norris Lake. Norris Lake— an artificial reservoir created by the Tennessee Valley Authority in the 1930s— is the main body of water in the region. It is fed by the Clinch and Powell rivers as well as several large creeks, most notably Davis Creek, Big Creek, and Cove Creek. Cove Creek also feeds the much smaller Cove Lake— a recreational lake built by TVA in the 1930s as part of the Norris project— which is located near Caryville.

Most of the county's residents live in the southern half of the country, where La Follette, Jacksboro, and Caryville are located. Jellico, located along the Tennessee-Kentucky border, is the most notable populated area in the county's plateau section.

Portions of the county north of Walnut Mountain are part of the Cumberland River watershed. Portions of the county south of Walnut Mountain are part of the Tennessee River watershed. In the northwestern part of the county a large valley, known as Elk Valley, runs from southwest to northeast, from Pioneer to Jellico.

Coal mining
The Cumberland Plateau section of Campbell County is part of the massive Appalachian coalfield that dominates much of Central Appalachia, and thus the Jellico section of the county has more in common economically with southeastern Kentucky and West Virginia, whereas the southern parts of the county economically resemble East Tennessee. The coal seams near Jellico produced a slow-burning bituminous coal that helped make Campbell County Tennessee's largest coal-producing county in the early 20th century.

Campbell County is part of the Norris Highlands. Much of Norris Lake is contained within its boundaries as well as several wildlife management areas such as the Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area. The county is home to two state parks— Cove Lake State Park near Caryville and Indian Mountain State Park near Jellico, and portions of Norris Dam State Park. There are two trail heads that lead to the Cumberland Trail located in Campbell County.

Campbell County Statistics:

Average year-round temperature/weather:
Monthly Average High Temperature: January- 47 degrees; July – 88 degrees

Monthly Average Low Temperature: January – 30 degrees; July – 65 degrees

Annual Average Precipitation: 61 inches Annual Average

Average Snowfall: 14 inches

Median price of homes:
$75,700

Cost of living:
2008 cost of living index in Campbell County: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Population of city/county and/or median age:
40,771 (2009)

Median age: 38.3

Recreational and Cultural:
Parks

Norris Dam State Park (1), Cove Creek Wildlife Management Area (2), Campbell County Park (3), Kincaid Historical Monument (4), Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area

Education:
Colleges and Universities

Roane State Community College

The Tennessee Technology Center at Jacksboro

Elementary

Caryville Elementary

Elk Valley Elementary

Jacksboro Elementary

Jellico Elementary

LaFollette Elementary

Valley View Elementary

White Oak Elementary

Middle School

Jacksboro Middle

LaFollette Middle

High School

Jellico High

Campbell County Comprehensive High School

Other

Wynn Habersham

Shopping:
Oak Ridge Mall

West Town Mall

Knoxville Center

Market Place Shopping

Middlesboro Mall

Suburban Plaza

Powell Place Shopping Center‎

Medical Facilities:
Hospitals

Jellico Community Hospital

St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County

St. Mary's of Campbell County Services

Nursing Homes
Beech Tree Manor Chiropractic Center

St. Mary's Health and Outpatient Clinic

Rehab Center of Campbell County

Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation for LaFollette

Assisted Living
LaFollette Court Assisted and Independent Living

Health Department

Campbell County Health Deptartment

Clinics
Appalachian Health Services

Clearfork Clinic

Dayspring Family Health Center

Indian Mountain Clinic

LaFollette Dialysis Center

LaFollette Health Clinic

LaFollette Pediatric Clinic

REACHS Community Health Center

Redus Chiropractic Center

Ridgeview Outpatient Clinic

Rehab Center of Campbell County

St. Mary's Medical Center Clinic

University Medical Plaza at LaFollette

Wynn Habersham Health Clinic

Wilkens Medical Group

Crime Rate:
Low (National average is 3 for both violent and property crimes. Campbell County has a rating of 1 for both violent and property crimes.)

Additional Information:
Nearest Airports

Campbell County Airport

Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport

Cities and towns

• Caryville
• Jacksboro
• Jellico
• La Follette
• Lake City (primarily in Anderson County)

Unincorporated communities

• Clinchmore
• Coolidge
• Duff
• Elk Valley
• Habersham
• Newcomb
• Pinecrest
• Pioneer
• Stony Fork
• White Oak

Municipality Distances from Knoxville

Caryville: 32 miles

Jacksboro: 35 miles

Jellico: 65 miles

LaFollette: 38 miles

Highways & Interstates
Interstate I-75, U. S. Highway 25W

State Highways: 63, 116, 297, 90

Nestled between the Cumberland Mountains and foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Campbell County offers a unique quality found in small communities. With a historic character, a temperate climate, friendly citizens, and a variety of recreational opportunities... Campbell County is a proud community.

People in Campbell County are involved. Pride in their work and the ability to influence their community provide the incentive for involvement. Volunteers have a chance to participate in many organizations and clubs, including the Chamber of Commerce. Established by business leaders throughout the community, the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer, non-profit organization working to create a better business climate in Campbell County.