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Here are some interesting facts about Tazewell, Tennessee:
1. Tazewell was founded in 1801 and is the county seat of Claiborne County.
2. The town was named after Henry Tazewell, who was a US senator from Virginia.
3. Tazewell played a significant role in the Civil War as a strategically important location due to its proximity to the Cumberland Gap.
4. The Old Town Tazewell Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes over 20 buildings, some of which date back to the 1800s.
5. Tazewell is home to Lincoln Memorial University, which was founded in 1897 and named after US President Abraham Lincoln.
6. The town has hosted the annual Claiborne County Fair since 1913, making it one of the oldest fairs in the state.
7. Notable people from Tazewell include bluegrass musician Chet Atkins and football player Chad Pennington.
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