Jackson County, Tennessee, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Jackson County is in Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland region, where the Highland Rim meets the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau. Gainesboro is the county seat. The county was established in 1801 and named for Andrew Jackson. The Cumberland and Roaring rivers cross the county, and Cordell Hull Lake is a prominent recreational feature. Farming, timber and river transportation have shaped its economic history.