Jackson County, Tennessee

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 / 36.36°N 85.67°W / 36.36; -85.67
Country United States
State Tennessee
Founded1801
Named afterAndrew Jackson
SeatGainesboro
Largest townGainesboro
Area
  Total
320 sq mi (800 km2)
  Land308 sq mi (800 km2)
  Water11 sq mi (30 km2)  3.5%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
11,617
  Density38/sq mi (15/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.jacksoncotn.com

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.