Surgoinsville, Tennessee
Surgoinsville is a town of 1,911 people in Hawkins County, Tennessee.
Why visit Surgoinsville
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 1 place to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Tucker Knob, Zion Hill, Fudge Farm and Long Meadow.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Surgoinsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Surgoinsville
Surgoinsville is a town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States. The 2020 census showed a population of 1,882, an increase over the figure of 1,801 tabulated in 2010. It is part of the Kingsport–Bristol–Bristol metropolitan area, which is a component of the Tri-Cities region.
From the Wikipedia article Surgoinsville, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks3
Fudge Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America
Long Meadow
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
NRHP-listed, in Hawkins County
Stony Point
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Surgoinsville, Tennessee
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes1
History
Surgoinsville was incorporated in 1815, and was named for its founder, Major James Surguine, who was a French Huguenot.
From the History section of Surgoinsville, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
New Providence Presbyterian Church, Academy, and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Grace Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 1.7 mi
118 Grace Road, Surgoinsville
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Surgoinsville
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 26°F | 4.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 29°F | 4.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 35°F | 4.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 44°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 45°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 29°F | 4.9 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rogersville 1 Ne Hcn (8 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
Hawkins County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for winter 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)
- 2024-09-27: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greeneville Municipal Airport (GCY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Church Hill 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Rogersville 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Mount Carmel 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Fall Branch 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Kingsport 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Mosheim 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Sneedville 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Greeneville 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Bloomingdale 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Colonial Heights 21 mi east, about 33 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
- Surgoinsville-City-Hall-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- New-Providence-Presbyterian-Church-Surgoinsville-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Fudge-Farm-Surgoinsville-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Long-Meadow-Surgoinsville-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Stony Point -Surgoinsville, TN, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
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