Anderson Tennessee Map

About Anderson, Tennessee

Anderson is a locality in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. Anderson is located at 36.5404°N, 82.3213°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37830.

Anderson lies in a fold of rolling hills, where the land begins to gather itself for the steeper ascents of the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 3.5 miles north-north-east of Sullivan, TN (from Sullivan, TN: bearing 22°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north-west of Hamilton. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and the faint, sweet perfume of pine needles. Fields of green, often divided by weathered fences, stretch across the slopes, interspersed with stands of hardwood trees that are a riot of color in the autumn. The sky often seems vast, a canvas for clouds that drift with a slow, deliberate grace, casting shifting shadows across the landscape. The character of Anderson is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life unfolds with a measured, natural cadence. The history of Anderson is entwined with the early settlement of this region, a place that drew pioneers seeking fertile ground and refuge from more crowded eastern lands. Coal mining once fueled a significant portion of the local economy, leaving behind a legacy of both industry and the quiet beauty of reclaimed land. Though the mines have largely fallen silent, the echoes of that era can still be felt, a stoic resilience in the faces of its people. Today, agriculture continues to shape the landscape, with farms producing a variety of crops and livestock, their rhythms dictated by the seasons. The nearby Clinch River offers a watery counterpoint to the rolling terrain, its banks a haven for wildlife and a source of quiet contemplation, reflecting the enduring spirit of this corner of Sullivan County.

About This Anderson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Anderson, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.540381, -82.32125. 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 Anderson and Sullivan County.

Detailed location data for Anderson includes the ZIP code (38574), telephone area code (731, 865), county seat of Sullivan County (Blountville), 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 Anderson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.