Whitesburg is an unincorporated community in eastern Hamblen County, Tennessee.

Whitesburg is bordered by Russellville on the west and Bulls Gap on the east.

Whitesburg is home to two schools: Edward R. Talley Medal of Honor Winner WWI Depending on the reference, Edward R. Talley was born on either September 6 or 8, 1890 in Russellville, Tennessee.

He was a Sergeant, in Company L, 117th Infantry, 30th Division when he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on October 7, 1918.

Talley died December 14, 1950, and is buried at Bent Creek Cemetery in Whitesburg, Tennessee.