Jackson County, Tennessee

Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The population was 11,617 at the 2020 census. Its county seat is Gainesboro. Jackson is part of the Cookeville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Jackson County
Jackson County Courthouse in Gainesboro
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°22′N 85°40′W
Country United States
State Tennessee
Founded1801
Named forAndrew Jackson
SeatGainesboro
Largest townGainesboro
Area
  Total320 sq mi (800 km2)
  Land308 sq mi (800 km2)
  Water11 sq mi (30 km2)  3.5%
Population
 (2020)
  Total11,617
  Density38/sq mi (15/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.jacksoncotn.com
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