Altamont Tennessee Map

About Altamont, Tennessee

Altamont is a locality in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,322. The population density is 21.4 people per km². Altamont is located at 35.4295°N, 85.7230°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37301.

Altamont sits high on the Cumberland Plateau, a place where the air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 18.7 miles east of Coffee, TN (from Coffee, TN: bearing 96°T), and is situated 2.9 miles north-west of Grundy. Rolling hills, cloaked in dense forests of oak and hickory, give way to broad, open fields that catch the sun in wide swathes. Streams, born from hidden springs, carve gentle paths through the land, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the vast, often cloud-strewn sky. The character of Altamont is one of quiet resilience, a community that has long understood the demands of the land and the steady passage of seasons. Evenings here can be a spectacle of muted colors, as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the western sky in hues of pale orange and soft lavender, a gentle farewell to the day. The history of Altamont is deeply intertwined with the extraction of coal and timber, industries that once shaped its economy and its people. Though those days have largely faded, the echoes of mining can still be felt in the undulating terrain and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Agriculture remains a cornerstone, with farms dotting the landscape, producing crops that thrive in the plateau's rich soil. The local economy now leans towards diversified small businesses and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Altamont, drawing visitors seeking a respite from busier locales. There's a palpable sense of continuity here, a connection to generations who have worked this land, their stories woven into the very fabric of Altamont.

About This Altamont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Altamont, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.429519, -85.723032. 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 Altamont and Grundy County.

Detailed location data for Altamont includes the ZIP code (37301), telephone area code (615), county seat of Grundy County (Altamont), and school district assignment (Grundy County School District). 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 Altamont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.