Arlington Tennessee Map

About Arlington, Tennessee

Arlington is a locality in Knox County, Tennessee, United States. Arlington is located at 36.0051°N, 83.9335°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38002.

Arlington sits in a land where the rolling hills of East Tennessee begin to flatten, a place touched by the gentle hand of Appalachian foothills. It lies 3.2 miles north-north-west of Knoxville, TN (from Knoxville, TN: bearing 347°T), and is situated 4.9 miles west of Knox. The landscape here is a mosaic of cultivated fields, where summer corn stands tall and golden, and pockets of woodlands that whisper with the rustle of leaves. Creeks, born from the higher ground, meander through the terrain, their waters catching the diffused light of a sky that often hangs a soft, hazy blue. The air carries the scent of damp earth after a rain, mingled with the distant fragrance of freshly cut hay, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the soil. This corner of Knox County carries the echoes of a rural past, its economy once deeply rooted in agriculture, with tobacco and livestock forming the backbone of its livelihood. While farming still holds its place, the proximity to larger urban centers has brought a diversification, with a growing number of residents finding work in nearby industries and services. The character of Arlington is one of quiet persistence, a place where neighbors still nod hello and the pace of life allows for reflection. It’s a locale where the past is not forgotten, but rather forms a sturdy foundation upon which the present is built, a subtle strength found in its enduring, unpretentious spirit.

About This Arlington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arlington, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.005082, -83.933518. 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 Arlington and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Arlington includes the ZIP code (37061), telephone area code (865, 901), county seat of Knox County (Knoxville), and school district assignment (Arlington Community 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 Arlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.