Union County, Tennessee

Union County
Union County Courthouse in Maynardville
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°17′N 83°50′W / 36.28°N 83.84°W / 36.28; -83.84
Country United States
State Tennessee
FoundedJanuary 23, 1856
Named afterEither its creation from parts of five other counties or its support for the Union during the Civil War
SeatMaynardville
Largest cityMaynardville
Government
  MayorJason Bailey
Area
  Total
247 sq mi (640 km2)
  Land224 sq mi (580 km2)
  Water24 sq mi (60 km2)  9.5%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
19,802
  Density85/sq mi (33/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
37721, 37779, 37807, 37866, 37705
Area code865
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.unioncountytn.com

Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, its population was 19,802. Its county seat is Maynardville. Union County is included in the Knoxville metropolitan statistical area.