New Tazewell, Tennessee
New Tazewell is a town of 2,799 people in Claiborne County, Tennessee.
Why visit New Tazewell
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails and 21 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Claiborne County Jail and Graham-Kivett House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in New Tazewell
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About New Tazewell
New Tazewell is a city in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,037 at the 2010 census. The population was 2,769 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article New Tazewell, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Claiborne County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic jail
Graham-Kivett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Single-family detached home in Tazewell, United States of America
James Weir House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic building in Tazewell, Tennessee
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes21
Halo Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Burger, Bar And Grill, Wings, Sandwich · 2.0 mi
1538 North Broad Street, Tazewell
Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00
Wendy's
Fast food · Burger · 1.9 mi
1501 North Broad Street, Tazewell
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
9 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship15
Little Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.0 mi
808 Duncan Lane, New Tazewell
Lone Holly Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.7 mi
1776 Straight Creek Road, New Tazewell
Midway Baptist Church;Midway Baptist Churh
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
905 Yoakum Avenue, New Tazewell
New Tazewell First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
814 Buchanan Road, New Tazewell
New Tazewell Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.3 mi
965 Old Knoxville Road, New Tazewell
Rock of Refuge Church of God
Place of worship · 1.1 mi
121 Old Jacksboro Road, New Tazewell
Tazewell Church of God
Church · Nondenominational · 2.1 mi
1605 Tazewell Road, Tazewell
3 more on the map.
History
When the railroad line was built from Knoxville through Cumberland Gap in the late 1880s, it bypassed the city of Tazewell. It is uncertain whether the railroad was unable to obtain right of way, or whether the decision was made because of topography, but the railroad depot was built about two miles to the west of Tazewell. A new community sprang up around the depot, called Cowan City on old survey maps. The city was incorporated as New Tazewell in the 1920s, but the charter was voted down about fifteen years later. It was reincorporated in 1954.
From the History section of New Tazewell, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Walters State Community College-Tazewell Campus
School · 1.5 mi
1325 Claiborne Street, Tazewell
Healthcare7
Medical Center Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
606 North Broad Street, New Tazewell
Cunningham Drugs
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
201 North Broad Street, New Tazewell
Heartland Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
309 North Broad Street, New Tazewell
Map of New Tazewell
81 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 23°F | 4.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 26°F | 5.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 32°F | 5.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 40°F | 5.3 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 50°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 41°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 31°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 26°F | 5.3 in | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tazewell (3 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
Claiborne County has had 15 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)
- 2024-10-02: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-05-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Tornado)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Morristown Regional Airport (MOR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Harrogate 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Middlesborough 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Maynardville 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Luttrell 18 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Bean Station 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Blaine 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Pineville 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Morristown 23 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Jefferson City 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- New Market 24 mi south, about 38 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
- City Hall, New Tazewell TN, Pkeets, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Claiborne-County-Jail-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- James Weir House-Tazewell, TN, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Graham-Kivett-House-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
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