Bradford Tennessee Map

About Bradford, Tennessee

Bradford is a locality in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,385. The population density is 270.5 people per km². Bradford is located at 36.0765°N, 88.8101°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38316.

Bradford, Tennessee, unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and fertile bottomlands, where the very air seems to carry the scent of sun-baked earth and ripening crops. It lies 20.1 miles south-east of Crockett, TN (from Crockett, TN: bearing 140°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-east of Trenton. The sky above Bradford is a vast canvas, often painted with dramatic storm clouds that gather and dissipate with a breathtaking swiftness, a constant reminder of the powerful, untamed forces that shape this corner of Gibson County. Ancient oaks, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers toward the heavens, stand sentinel over fields of corn and soybeans, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the passing sun. The quiet hum of cicadas is the dominant sound, a tireless chorus that underscores the slow, deliberate pulse of life here, a rhythm dictated by the seasons rather than the ticking of a clock. The history of Bradford is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they have worked for generations. Founded by early settlers drawn to the rich soil, Bradford’s economy has long been rooted in agriculture, a tradition that continues to define its character. The gentle slopes and fertile valleys have yielded bountiful harvests, sustaining families and fostering a deep connection to the earth. While larger industries may have bypassed this quiet locale, Bradford has found resilience in its self-sufficiency, in the small businesses that serve its residents and in the enduring strength of its community bonds. The occasional rumble of a passing train, a distant echo of a more bustling era, serves as a subtle reminder of the changing currents of time, yet the heart of Bradford beats on, steady and true, in the quiet dignity of its rural existence.

About This Bradford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bradford, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.076455, -88.810062. 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 Bradford and Gibson County.

Detailed location data for Bradford includes the ZIP code (38012), telephone area code (901), county seat of Gibson County (Trenton), and school district assignment (Bradford Special 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 Bradford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.