This page presents information about the government of the state of Tennessee.  Some of the information provided focuses on the areas of state government that relate particularly to Eastern Tennessee and Sevier County.  The links below provide general information about the state of Tennessee.  Please use the links on the left to find resources about elected officials, state services, and state legal resources.

Tennessee State Website - This site is the state’s official website and is a starting point for searches.  Use this site when in need of a broad search on Tennessee government information.

Tennessee Blue Book - The Blue Book site provides explanations of how the state government works, including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the government.  It also provides historical and statistical information about the state and contact information for state public officials.

Tennessee Census Data - This link provides access to U.S. Census Bureau statistical information through American FactFinder, offering detailed data from the 2000 census, featuring 2006-2008 population estimates, and 2009 figures at the "Population Finder" link at the top of the left column.