Anderson County, county in Tennessee, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 77,558 inhabitants. The county was created 223 years ago in 1801. Its county seat is Clinton.
There are 4 city/town in Anderson County, TN. The largest city of Anderson County is Spring Hill with a population of 46,152. Other cities include, Oak Ridge population 29,340, Clinton population 10,119 and Norris population 1,612
Nestled in the eastern Tennessee Valley region, Anderson County contains several small communities steeped in pioneer history and Appalachian culture.
Clinton serves as the county seat with around 10,000 residents. It lies along the Clinch River and contains historic landmarks like the Clinton Courthouse and the Museum of Appalachia.
Oak Ridge is the largest city in Anderson County with around 28,000 residents. It was built during World War II as a site for the Manhattan Project. Today it contains museums and green spaces.
Norris is a small town northwest of Knoxville near the Cumberland Mountains. It was built as a planned community in the 1930s and has around 1,500 residents today.
Lake City
Lake City lies east of Clinton along Norris Lake with around 2,000 residents. Outdoor recreation like boating, fishing and trails draw visitors to the area.
Briceville
Briceville is an unincorporated coal mining town located between Clinton and Norris with around 500 residents. It contains historic buildings and sites related to its mining heritage.
With its frontier towns, natural beauty and atomic history, Anderson County provides an authentic glimpse into East Tennessee’s past and present.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anderson County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Clinton | City in Tennessee, United States | 10,119 |
Norris | City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States | 1,612 |
Oak Ridge | City in Tennessee, United States | 29,340 |
Spring Hill | A city in Maury County, Tennessee. | 46,152 |