Jacksboro, Tennessee
Jacksboro is a town of 2,650 people in Campbell County, Tennessee, founded in 1806.
Why visit Jacksboro
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 14 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Eagle Bluff and A.E. Perkins House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Jacksboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jacksboro
Jacksboro is a town in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 2,306 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Campbell County.
From the Wikipedia article Jacksboro, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
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A.E. Perkins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes14
MANAHOUSE COFFEE
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, American · 0.7 mi
310 Main Street, Jacksboro
Mo-Su 08:00-18:00
Charley's Pizza Parlor
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
103 Cumberland Lane, Jacksboro
2 more on the map.
History
Jacksboro was founded in 1806 as a permanent county seat for the newly created Campbell County. The initial property for the town square was deeded by Hugh Montgomery, one of the earliest settlers in the area. The town was originally known as Walnut Grove, but was renamed "Jacksonboro" in honor of Andrew Jackson in 1819. The name was later shortened to "Jacksboro."
From the History section of Jacksboro, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Campbell County Comprehensive High School
School · 2.7 mi
150 Cougar Ln, Jacksboro
Healthcare2
Map of Jacksboro
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 25°F | 5.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 28°F | 5.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 33°F | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 41°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 51°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 59°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 29°F | 5.7 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Norris (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Campbell County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
- 2021-05-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Tornado)
- 2020-04-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) (TYS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 38 miles away.
- Caryville 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Fincastle 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Clinton 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Powell 23 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Halls 23 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Oak Ridge 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Coalfield 26 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Williamsburg 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Knoxville 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Farragut 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Campbell-courthouse-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Perkins-house-jacksboro-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Cross Mountain (278564421), Chris M Morris, CC BY 2.0
- Cove Lake (278564420), Chris M Morris, CC BY 2.0
- Bruce Creek Waterfall 3 (278564428), Chris M Morris, CC BY 2.0
- Bruce Creek Waterfall (278564423), Chris M Morris, CC BY 2.0
- Bruce Creek Waterfall 2 (278564433), Chris M Morris, CC BY 2.0
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