Bledsoe Tennessee Map

About Bledsoe, Tennessee

Bledsoe is a locality in Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 14,836. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Bledsoe is located at 35.3356°N, 86.5781°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37317.

Bledsoe rests in a quiet embrace of rolling hills, where the Tennessee landscape unfolds with a gentle, persistent beauty. It lies 8.9 miles south of Bedford, TN (from Bedford, TN: bearing 182°T), and is situated 3.5 miles east-north-east of Petersburg. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and sun-warmed pine needles, a fragrance that clings to the very fabric of the place. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch across the undulating terrain, their verdant rows a testament to the fertile ground, interspersed with stands of mature oak and hickory trees that offer dappled shade. The sky above is a vast, ever-changing canvas, often painted with broad strokes of cloud that lend a dramatic grandeur to the otherwise serene setting. A sense of stillness pervades Bledsoe, a quietude that allows the subtle sounds of nature – the distant lowing of cattle, the rustle of leaves, the insistent hum of cicadas – to become the dominant melody. The history of Bledsoe is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that dot its landscape. It is a place shaped by generations of agricultural endeavor, where the land itself has dictated the pace of life and the character of its inhabitants. The local economy, while modest, still draws strength from the surrounding farms, with a scattering of small businesses catering to the needs of the community and the occasional traveler passing through. There are whispers of earlier times, of settlers carving out a life from this rich soil, and though grand monuments are few, the enduring spirit of self-reliance and community is a palpable inheritance. The surrounding countryside, with its clear streams and weathered barns, offers a glimpse into a past that continues to inform the present, a quiet continuity that defines the unique charm of Bledsoe.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bledsoe, 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 Bledsoe and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Bledsoe includes the ZIP code (37144), telephone area code (615, 629), county seat of Lincoln County (Fayetteville), 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 Bledsoe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.