Alpine Tennessee Map

About Alpine, Tennessee

Alpine is a locality in Overton County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Alpine is located at 36.3948°N, 85.2169°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38543.

Alpine, a place where the Cumberland Plateau begins its gentle descent, holds a quiet dignity. It lies 3.2 miles south-south-east of Monroe, TN (from Monroe, TN: bearing 154°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-south-west of Cooper. The land here folds and creases, a testament to ancient geological forces, with wooded hollows that breathe cool, damp air and sun-drenched ridges that offer sweeping vistas. Oak and hickory trees, their bark like the weathered skin of old storytellers, stand sentinel over a terrain that is both rugged and inviting. The sky above Alpine often wears a cloak of soft, diffused light, particularly in the late afternoon, as if the very atmosphere were painted with a brush of muted watercolors, lending a serene, almost contemplative mood to the landscape. The history of Alpine is intertwined with the persistent spirit of its settlers, who found their livelihood in the rich, dark soil and the abundant timber. For generations, farming, particularly the cultivation of tobacco, formed the backbone of the local economy, a practice that still leaves its subtle imprint on the land in the form of weathered barns and neatly ordered fields. More recently, the character of Alpine has been shaped by a growing appreciation for its natural beauty, drawing those who seek a slower pace and the solace of the rolling hills. While no grand pronouncements mark its past, the enduring presence of the community, the quiet hum of daily life, and the deep, resonant silence of the surrounding woods speak volumes about the enduring appeal of Alpine.

About This Alpine Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Alpine, Tennessee with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Alpine and Overton County.

Detailed location data for Alpine includes the ZIP code (38543), telephone area code (423), county seat of Overton County (Livingston), 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 Alpine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.