Atwood Tennessee Map

About Atwood, Tennessee

Atwood is a locality in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,108. The population density is 273.9 people per km². Atwood is located at 35.9731°N, 88.6781°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38220.

Atwood rests in a broad, fertile basin where the land begins its gentle rise toward the Tennessee Ridge. It lies 19.3 miles north-north-east of Carroll, TN (from Carroll, TN: bearing 24°T), and is situated 5.8 miles north-east of Milan. The sky here feels vast, stretching wide over fields of soybeans and corn, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the breeze. Mature oak and hickory trees, remnants of the original forest, punctuate the landscape with their sturdy presence, their branches often draped with Spanish moss that catches the late afternoon sun like spun silver. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries a sweet, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and ripening crops, and the distant hum of cicadas is a constant, low thrumming beneath the quietude. This corner of Carroll County carries the imprint of generations who have coaxed a living from its soil, a legacy that began with agricultural endeavors and has seen shifts toward small-scale manufacturing. The history of Atwood is woven into the quiet dignity of its modest, well-maintained homes and the stoic faces of its older buildings, many bearing the patina of decades. Local traditions, passed down through families, still find expression in community gatherings, a shared understanding of the land's bounty and the importance of neighborly support. The rhythm of life in Atwood is dictated less by the clock and more by the seasons, a steady, unhurried cadence that allows for reflection and a deep connection to the place.

About This Atwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Atwood, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.973121, -88.678114. 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 Atwood and Carroll County.

Detailed location data for Atwood includes the ZIP code (38220), telephone area code (901), county seat of Carroll County (Huntingdon), and school district assignment (West Carroll Special 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 Atwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.