"As treaties were made with the Indian tribes and land companies opened vast tracts of land west of the Appalachian Mountains, an increasing flood of settlers moved into the western country of North Carolina and Virginia.  General settlement of what is now Hawkins County began in the late 1760s and early 1770s.  Following the Revolutionary War in 1784, North Carolina ceded its western lands to the US Government to help pay for its share of the war debt.  Soon after, a convention of delegates from Washington, Greene and Sullivan Counties met to from

a new state, Franklin.  But North Carolina then repealed its law and reclaimed its western lands.  The State of Franklin existed in opposition to North Carolina’s claim until 1788 when it finally collapsed and the area submitted once again to the rule of North Carolina. In 1787, Hawkins County, North Carolina was created by the NC legislature.  County commissioners voted to locate the county seat at Joseph Roger’s place on Crockett Creek.  A combination courthouse and jail were built where the old Presbyterian Cemetery now stands, and the community was known as Hawkins Court House.  In 1790, North Carolina again ceded its western lands to the United States, and Hawkins County then became part of the Territory South of the River Ohio."--Excerpt: Rogersville Heritage Association
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Many corner churches are the thriving cultural centers of their community. In addition to their regular devotional services, Hawkins County 's churches host picnic gatherings, gospels, and tent revivals. [See Hawkins County 's churches]

Located along the Tennessee Valley Technology Corridor, Hawkins County , TN is also a great place to seat your business/industry.
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Hawkins County Relocation info

• Professional Movers: Many area van lines are listed at FreeMovingQuote.com >>
  
  
• Rentals:
  • Van Rental - Google Map Results
  • Car Rental - Google Maps results
    
    
• Lodgings:
  • Hotels & Motels: Rogersville | Jefferson City | Morristown | Knoxville
  • Rented Rooms & Apartments/Houses
    
    
• Drivers License/ Division of Motor Vehicles/County Clerk:
  • Hawkins County Clerk • 110 Main St • Rogersville, TN 37857 • (423) 272-7002
    
    
• Voter Registration & Information:
  • Administrator of Elections
  • See also Tennessee Secretary of State Division of Elections
  • Map of Hawkins County 's Voting Districts
    
    
• Local Utilities:
  • Rogersville Water, Sewer, Phone, Cable, Gas & Power

• Local Taxes | State Taxes | Business Taxes
  
  
• Hawkins County Branch Banks
  
  
• Nearest Airports: Knoxville | Tri-Cities | Chattanooga
• Nearest Port: Knoxville Port of Entry Information for Travelers
• Nearest Major Port: Memphis, TN
• Nearest Greyhound Bus Station
  

Hospitals/Medical Centers In/Near Hawkins County :

• Lakeway Regional Hospital
• Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System
• Cherokee Health System - Hawkins County Locations
• Jefferson Memorial Hospital
• Baptist Hospital of East TN

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Hawkins County Government

View information for Hawkins County »Public Libraries • Schools • State Parks • Driver's License Stations • County Clerks • Hospitals • Historic Sites • Wineries • State Parks Golf Courses • B20 & E85 (++Ethanol) Fueling Stations • Hawkins County Government Website

Local  Business

Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber

Hawkins County Things to Do:

• Tennessee's die-hard UT sports fans have been known to travel great distances to support their favorite sport, team, or athlete but Hawkins County 's UT Volunteers ("Vols") fans consider themselves lucky in that they can be at campus in Knoxville in as little as a half an hour (in optimal traffic conditions). To beat the rush, many choose to arrive early in the day and "tailgate" with friends and fellow fans on game day. Although the actual game may not take place until the evening, for some fans, a UT game is no less than an all-day-affair and a great way to break bread, relax, and socialize.
  
  
• Nascar fans have a straight shot to Bristol Motor Speedway in under two hours.

See other area Things to Do:

• Things to Do in Union County
• Things to Do in Hancock County
• Things to Do in Claiborne County
• Things to Do in Hamblen County
• Things to Do in Grainger County
  

Hawkins County Churches

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Hawkins County History

The Hawkins County Courthouse, circa 1836 and located in Rogersville, is the oldest courthouse in Tennessee.

Rogersville Heritage Association - Includes a brief history of Rogersville, walking tour of historic homes, and information about the organization.

"As treaties were made with the Indian tribes and land companies opened vast tracts of land west of the Appalachian Mountains, an increasing flood of settlers moved into the western country of North Carolina and Virginia.  General settlement of what is now Hawkins County began in the late 1760s and early 1770s.  Following the Revolutionary War in 1784, North Carolina ceded its western lands to the US Government to help pay for its share of the war debt.  Soon after, a convention of delegates from Washington, Greene and Sullivan Counties met to from a new state, Franklin.  But North Carolina then repealed its law and reclaimed its western lands.  The State of Franklin existed in opposition to North Carolina’s claim until 1788 when it finally collapsed and the area submitted once again to the rule of North Carolina.

In 1787, Hawkins County, North Carolina was created by the NC legislature.  County commissioners voted to locate the county seat at Joseph Roger’s place on Crockett Creek.  A combination courthouse and jail were built where the old Presbyterian Cemetery now stands, and the community was known as Hawkins Court House.  In 1790, North Carolina again ceded its western lands to the United States, and Hawkins County then became part of the Territory South of the River Ohio."--Excerpt: Rogersville Heritage Association

Nationally recognized historical locations in Hawkins County