Boiling Springs Tennessee Map

About Boiling Springs, Tennessee

Boiling Springs is a locality in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Boiling Springs is located at 36.0723°N, 85.5916°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37370.

Boiling Springs emerges from the rolling terrain of Putnam County, a place where the Cumberland Plateau begins its gentle descent. It lies 3.2 miles west-south-west of Campbell, TN (from Campbell, TN: bearing 258°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-west of Putnam. The landscape here is a study in verdant hues, with dense woodlands giving way to open fields that catch the diffused light of the Appalachian sky. The air, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of pine needles and decaying leaves, a constant reminder of the surrounding natural abundance. Springs themselves, the namesake of this locality, bubble forth with a steady, almost insistent rhythm, their waters cool and clear, hinting at the subterranean currents that shape this corner of Tennessee. The terrain is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet resilience, a subtle undulation that invites exploration rather than demanding it. The history of Boiling Springs is intrinsically tied to the very springs that give it its name, long recognized by travelers for their reliable water source. Over time, these springs became a focal point for settlement, a place where early pioneers could replenish their stores and find respite. The economy here has historically drawn from the land, with agriculture playing a significant role, though the advent of nearby industries has brought a more varied economic pulse to Boiling Springs. Evidence of its past can be seen in the weathered barns and older homes that dot the landscape, each telling a silent story of generations who have worked and lived on this ground. The pace of life in Boiling Springs favors a slower unfolding, a steady progression that mirrors the reliable flow of its namesake waters.

About This Boiling Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Boiling Springs, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.072284, -85.591646. 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 Boiling Springs and Putnam County.

Detailed location data for Boiling Springs includes the ZIP code (38544), telephone area code (423, 615), county seat of Putnam County (Cookeville), 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 Boiling Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.