Afton Tennessee Map

About Afton, Tennessee

Afton is a locality in Greene County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Afton is located at 36.1940°N, 82.7388°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37616.

Afton lies in a green hollow, where the land begins to fold and rise, hinting at the more rugged Appalachian terrain to the east. It lies 6.1 miles north-east of Greene, TN (from Greene, TN: bearing 48°T), and is situated 5.6 miles east-north-east of Greeneville. Here, the sky often stretches wide and pale, particularly in the quiet mornings before the sun fully crests the surrounding hills, casting long, blue shadows across the fields. The air carries the scent of damp earth and growing things, a constant reminder of the fertile soil that defines this place. Roads meander like lazy streams, connecting scattered farmsteads and the modest cluster of buildings that form the heart of Afton. The landscape is a patchwork of verdant pastures and the darker, more shadowed woods that climb the slopes, a place where the natural world still holds a quiet dominion. The history of Afton is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Greene County, a legacy that continues to shape its economy. For generations, the rolling fields have yielded crops, and the livestock that graze them are a familiar sight, their gentle lowing a soft counterpoint to the rustle of leaves. While Afton itself might not boast grand historical monuments, its very existence speaks to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land, their lives etched into the very character of the place. Small businesses, often family-run, serve the needs of the surrounding countryside, fostering a sense of community that feels both sturdy and unassuming. It is a locality where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of life, and the quiet hum of everyday existence is punctuated by the natural sounds of the countryside.

About This Afton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Afton, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.193992, -82.738763. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Afton and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Afton includes the ZIP code (37616), telephone area code (731), county seat of Greene County (Greeneville), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Afton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.