Bruceton Tennessee Map

About Bruceton, Tennessee

Bruceton is a locality in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,431. The population density is 312.9 people per km². Bruceton is located at 36.0381°N, 88.2445°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38317.

Bruceton unfolds across rolling Tennessee terrain, a place where the sky often feels vast and the land breathes with a quiet persistence. It lies 39.1 miles north-east of Carroll, TN (from Carroll, TN: bearing 55°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west of Camden. The landscape here is a gentle mosaic of broad fields, some carpeted in the deep green of summer crops, others lying fallow, their rich, dark soil exposed to the sun. Scattered woodlands, a mix of mature oaks and resilient pines, punctuate the horizons, their shadows lengthening and shortening with the day. The air itself carries a certain weight, humid and warm in the summer months, carrying the scent of freshly cut hay and distant woodsmoke, while winter brings a crispness that sharpens the edges of the world. Roads, mostly paved but some still gravel, wind through the countryside, connecting farmsteads and leading back towards the heart of Bruceton, where life moves at a measured, deliberate pace, a stark contrast to the hurried clamor of larger cities. The story of Bruceton is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Carroll County, a legacy etched into the very rhythm of its existence. For generations, this land has been worked, yielding its bounty in cotton, soybeans, and corn, a dependable cycle that has sustained its people. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the local economy has diversified over time, with small businesses and light industry offering steady employment. Bruceton’s character is one of quiet resilience, a reflection of its past and its present. There’s a sense of history in the older buildings, their facades bearing the patina of years, and in the stories shared over coffee at the local diner, where the morning light slants through the windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. This is a place where the past is not forgotten, but lives on in the land and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.

About This Bruceton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bruceton, 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 Bruceton and Carroll County.

Detailed location data for Bruceton includes the ZIP code (38317), telephone area code (901), county seat of Carroll County (Huntingdon), and school district assignment (Hollow Rock-Bruceton 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 Bruceton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.