Arthur Tennessee Map

About Arthur, Tennessee

Arthur is a locality in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Arthur is located at 36.5481°N, 83.6707°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37707.

Arthur lies cradled by the undulating hills of Claiborne County, a place where the very air seems to carry the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 4.9 miles north-north-west of Claiborne, TN (from Claiborne, TN: bearing 336°T), and is situated 4.7 miles south-south-east of Middlesborough. The landscape here is a study in greens and browns, with the dense, ancient forests of the Cumberland Plateau pressing in from all sides, their shadowed depths hinting at a wilder past. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts that illuminate patches of wild rhododendron and the moss-slicked stones of creek beds. The land itself feels robust, resilient, shaped by millennia of rain and wind, its contours a gentle yet persistent reminder of geological forces. It is a quiet country, punctuated only by the rustle of leaves, the distant call of a hawk, or the low hum of a passing truck on the winding roads. The history of Arthur is deeply intertwined with the rhythm of the land and the hardy folk who have made their lives here. For generations, the primary industry has been the extraction of natural resources, a legacy that has shaped both the terrain and the character of its inhabitants. The echoes of coal mining, though less prominent now, can still be felt in the weathered faces of older residents and the occasional abandoned mine shaft swallowed by the encroaching forest. Today, the local economy is a more diversified affair, with small farms still dotting the hillsides, their fields a patchwork of corn and hay, and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors seeking respite. The nearby wilderness preserves offer a sanctuary for both wildlife and weary souls, a testament to the enduring power of this rugged corner of Tennessee.

About This Arthur Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arthur, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.548137, -83.670746. 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 Arthur and Claiborne County.

Detailed location data for Arthur includes the ZIP code (37724), telephone area code (865), county seat of Claiborne County (Tazewell), 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 Arthur is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.