Tazewell, Tennessee
Tazewell: City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
About
Tazewell is a city located in the county of Claiborne in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,218 and a population density of 187 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,275 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Tazewell
| Population : | 2,275 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Claiborne County |
| Postal code : | 37879 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 423 |
| Area : | 11.88 km2 |
| Named for : | Tazewell |
| Altitude : | 1,362 feet / 415 meters |
| Capital city : | Tazewell is capital of Claiborne County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:49:43 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 192 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tazewell is located at 36°27'15"N 83°34'10"W (36.4542500, -83.5693500).
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Demographics
The population of Tazewell increased by 2.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,218 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,225 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,201 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,189 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,173 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,266 | 4.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,258 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,276 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,274 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,276 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,275 | -0.04% | estimation process |
People born in Tazewell (2)
People born in Tazewell, including Lucy Bramlette Patterson, football defensive back Tony Mayes, .
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Schools in Tazewell
College & universities near Tazewell, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486442 | Sandra Academy of Salon Services Inc | New Tazewell (TN) | 37825-7239 |
Post offices near Tazewell
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tazewell Post Office | Tazewell (TN) | 37879 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Tazewell , Virginia town in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States with a population of 4,113 people.
Other cities in Claiborne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Claiborne County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harrogate | 4,362 | City in the United States |
| New Tazewell | 2,705 | City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Cumberland Gap | 487 | Town in Tennessee, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Tazewell distances to largest Tennessee cities
