Gibson County, Tennessee
Gibson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 50,429.[1] Its county seat is Trenton.[2] The county was formed in 1823 and named for John H. Gibson, a soldier of the Natchez Expedition and the Creek War.[3]
For the county in Indiana, see Gibson County, Indiana.
Gibson County
United States
1823
John H. Gibson
604 sq mi (1,560 km2)
603 sq mi (1,560 km2)
0.9 sq mi (2 km2) 0.2%
50,429 
82/sq mi (32/km2)
Gibson, Tennessee, United States
604 sq mi
As per operations jurisdiction
- Paul Thomas, Sheriff
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Events[edit]
The Gibson County Fair is held each August in Trenton. The fair is billed as the "oldest continuously running fair in the South."[19] The fair was first held in 1856 and has been held annually since 1869.[19]
Beginning early in 1981, John W. Melton, administrator of the Gibson County General Hospital developed the idea of a “teapot festival;” to draw attention on the rare collection of Porcelain Veilleuses. The festival has grown into a week long event beginning with a ceremonial Lighting of the Teapots and culminates in the Annual Grand Parade.The Teapot Festival begins with the lighting of the teapots ceremony at City Hall. Music and fireworks show highlight the first evening of the festival. Other highlights include a parade and the chocolate extravaganza. Tennis and softball tournaments, along with other athletic competitions, are featured each day during the festival. An arts & crafts show, antique car exhibition, fireworks, display and street dance highlight the final day of the event. The teapots may be viewed all year round, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.[20]
The West Tennessee Strawberry Festival had been held annually during the first full week of May in Humboldt since 1934. The festival has drawn up to 100,000 people from across the area.[21] Popular festival events include Thursday's traditional Jr. Parade, which is one of the world's largest non-motorized parades,[22] Friday's Grand Floats Parade, the Horse Show, Governor's Luncheon, Carnival, Prayer Breakfast, Car Show, Berry Idol singing contest, 5K and 10K Runs, Shortcake in the Park, multiple concerts, beauty reviews and more.