Apison Tennessee Map

About Apison, Tennessee

Apison is a locality in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,271. The population density is 104.9 people per km². Apison is located at 35.0240°N, 85.0238°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37302.

Apison lies in a landscape where the rolling hills of the Cumberland Plateau begin to soften, giving way to a gentler terrain. It lies 12.5 miles south-west of Cleveland, TN (from Cleveland, TN: bearing 222°T), and is situated 2.5 miles south-east of Collegedale. The land here is a patchwork of verdant fields and mature woodlands, the trees forming dense canopies that filter the sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor, especially in the early morning when a faint mist often clings to the hollows. Roads wind through this undulating country, often bordered by hedgerows and older farm fences, leading past homes that seem to have grown organically from the land, their porches often wide enough to catch the afternoon breeze. The air, particularly after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a testament to the fertile soil that sustains it. The history of Apison is tied to the agricultural roots of Hamilton County, a legacy still visible in the scattered remnants of old barns and the enduring presence of family farms that have worked this land for generations. While the economy has diversified, the echo of its agrarian past remains. The nearby Chickamauga Lake, a significant waterway, offers recreational opportunities and influences the local climate, bringing a humid warmth in the summer months. Apison itself, though not a large settlement, possesses a quiet character, a place where the pace of life allows for the appreciation of the changing seasons and the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings.

About This Apison Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Apison, 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 Apison and Hamilton County.

Detailed location data for Apison includes the ZIP code (37302), telephone area code (615), county seat of Hamilton County (Chattanooga), and school district assignment (Hamilton 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 Apison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.