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Anderson Tennessee Map

Explore Anderson, Tennessee, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Anderson, Tennessee

How to Use This Anderson, Tennessee Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Anderson, Tennessee. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Tennessee or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Anderson.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Anderson
State	Tennessee (TN)
County	Overton County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	36.540381
Longitude	-82.32125
Population	76,011
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	38574, 37388, 37617, 37830
Area Code	731, 865
County Seat	Livingston

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About Anderson, Tennessee

Anderson is a locality in Overton County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 76,011. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Anderson is located at 36.5404°N, 82.3213°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 38574, 37388, 37617.

Anderson anchors itself firmly upon the undulating terrain of the Tennessee interior, defined by the quiet passage of the Garrison Branch that carves a narrow, persistent path through the local landscape. It lies 10.2 miles southwest of Davidson, TN (from Davidson, TN: bearing 225°T), and is situated 2.6 miles northeast of Monterey. The earth here possesses a reddish, iron-rich hue, grounding the surroundings in a mineral solidity that seems to absorb the golden, slanted light of late afternoon. To the distant horizon, the silhouette of the Cumberland Mountains provides a jagged, blue-gray reference point against the sky, while the immediate topography dips into the shaded depths of Flat House Hollow. The air often carries the scent of damp earth and cooling limestone, a sensory reminder of the geological age that shaped this rugged, inland territory.

Settlers arrived in Anderson with the intention of carving a livelihood out of the dense hardwood forests and fertile pockets of soil that define this portion of the state. The early history of Anderson remains tied to the slow, deliberate expansion of inland transit routes and the establishment of homesteads that relied upon the consistent water supply of local creeks. Over generations, the patterns of life shifted from subsistence farming to a more structured existence, though the memory of those first clearings persists in the way the local grid aligns with the natural lay of the land. The spirit of the place grew from these early, solitary efforts to tame the brush, leaving behind a legacy of resilience that remains visible in the sturdy, unadorned architecture of the older districts.

Economic activity in Anderson centers on the practical necessities of regional trade and the support of a workforce that values industry and technical proficiency. While the infrastructure reflects the utilitarian needs of a modern workforce, the presence of Elmore Park offers a necessary reprieve, providing a space where the pace of daily commerce gives way to the stillness of managed woodland. The proximity to the City of Monterey Lake allows for a quiet intersection of municipal utility and natural recreation, serving as a focal point for those who seek to balance their professional commitments with the demands of the outdoors. Education and local enterprise continue to evolve, drawing upon the regional tradition of self-reliance to sustain a stable, if modest, commercial environment.

Cultural life in Anderson finds its expression in the rhythms of the seasons and the shared traditions that bring neighbors together in the public square. Residents frequently gather for communal events that highlight the regional heritage, often centered around the natural features that serve as the town's common ground. While Anderson does not host large-scale professional sports franchises, the enthusiasm for regional college athletics permeates the atmosphere during the autumn months, transforming Friday evenings into a collective experience of local pride. The landscape remains the primary landmark, with the open spaces and the quiet flow of the Garrison Branch offering a contemplative contrast to the busier corridors of the state, ensuring that the character of Anderson remains defined by its particular, grounded sense of place.

Nearby Outdoor Places

City Of Bristol (Local Park) — 3.0 mi, 084° E
Jackson's Camp (Historic Ruins) — 4.2 mi, 077° E
Bristol Thunder Valley Dragway (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 113° SE
Whitetop Creek Park (Local Park) — 5.0 mi, 116° SE
Warriors Path (State Park) — 8.3 mi, 250° W
The Foundation Event Facility (Arts Centre) — 8.5 mi, 064° NE
Paramount Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 8.6 mi, 064° NE
Theatre Bristol (Theatre) — 8.6 mi, 064° NE
Veterans War Memorial (Monument) — 8.7 mi, 063° NE
North Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.5 mi, 136° SE
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 9.5 mi, 136° SE · 662k acres
Memorial Tower (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 071° E
Gross/morrel Homestead (Monument) — 10.4 mi, 087° E
NCG Kingsport 11 (Cinema) — 11.1 mi, 266° W
Bristol Caverns (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 087° E
Suzanne Barrett Justis Fine Art (Gallery) — 13.3 mi, 272° W
Sycamore Shoals (State Park) — 13.7 mi, 163° S
Kingsport Aquatic Center (Attraction) — 13.7 mi, 262° W
Bays Mountain Park Designated State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.9 mi, 266° W
Junaluska (Public Artwork) — 15.3 mi, 193° S
Johnson City Sign (Attraction) — 15.5 mi, 187° S
Fischman Gallery (Gallery) — 15.5 mi, 187° S
Cliffside Overlook (Viewpoint) — 16.2 mi, 262° W
State Line Drive-in Movie Theater (Cinema) — 16.5 mi, 156° SE
Big Laurel Branch Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 17.3 mi, 141° SE · 11k acres
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 17.9 mi, 078° E · 733k acres
International Storytelling Center (Theatre) — 19.0 mi, 207° SW
Pond Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 19.9 mi, 147° SE · 6,920 acres
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 26.0 mi, 078° E · 155k acres
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 29.3 mi, 078° E · 110k acres

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