Sneedville, Tennessee

Sneedville: City in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America

About

Sneedville is a city located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,387 and a population density of 233 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,322 inhabitants.

Did you know that Sneedville is the only city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Tennessee, United States? It's true!

 The city was founded in 1831 by William Henry Sneed, and named for him. The post office was established in 1832. In 1850, when Hancock County was formed from portions of Hawkins, Claiborne and Union counties, Sneedville became the county seat.

Sneedville is located at 357 m above sea level, which makes it the highest-elevation city in Tennessee. In addition to being a wonderful place to live, Sneedville is also known for its rich history and beautiful scenery.

 

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Location of Sneedville on Tennessee map.

Quick Facts about Sneedville

Population : 1,322 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Tennessee (United States)
County : Hancock County
Postal code : 37869
Phone Area Codes : 423
Area : 5.96 km2
Altitude : 1,171 feet / 357 meters
Capital city : Sneedville is capital of Hancock County
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 23:10:02 (21st December 2024)
Density : 222 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.92% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Sneedville is located at 36°31'47"N 83°13'3"W (36.5298100, -83.2174000).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Sneedville decreased by 4.92% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,387 - census
2011 1,374 -0.95% estimation process
2012 1,352 -1.63% estimation process
2013 1,346 -0.45% estimation process
2014 1,344 -0.15% estimation process
2015 1,337 -0.52% estimation process
2016 1,336 -0.07% estimation process
2017 1,347 0.82% estimation process
2018 1,342 -0.37% estimation process
2019 1,349 0.52% estimation process
2020 1,322 -2.04% estimation process

Sneedville zip code is 37869. County name: Hancock, County fips: 47067

Greasy Rock, Sneedsville, Sneedville

People born in Sneedville (2)

People born in Sneedville, including classical philologist Horace Leonard Jones, Country Music song writer & artist Morgan Wallen, .

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Schools in Sneedville

College & universities near Sneedville, TN

Code Name City ZIP
486442 Sandra Academy of Salon Services Inc New Tazewell (TN) 37825-7239

Distance to Other Cities

Sneedville distances to largest Tennessee cities