A Recent Report From The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network Shows That Suicide Rates Are Still On The Rise In The State, Including In Sullivan County And The Surrounding Area. The Report, Which Is Based On 2016 Data, Shows The Rate Of Suicide Deaths In Northeast Tennessee Comprised Of Johnson, Sullivan, Carter, Washington, Unicoi, Hawkins, And Greene County, Is Higher Than Any Other Region In The State. In Sullivan County, Both The Number And Rate Of Suicide Death Were The Highest Since At Least 2007.