Bulls Gap Tennessee Map

About Bulls Gap, Tennessee

Bulls Gap is a locality in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 948. The population density is 288.4 people per km². Bulls Gap is located at 36.2570°N, 83.0860°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37711.

Bulls Gap emerges from the rolling Appalachian foothills like a quiet breath held between the slopes. It lies 12.0 miles east-north-east of Morristown, TN (from Morristown, TN: bearing 76°T), and is situated 8.5 miles west-north-west of Mosheim. The land here, a patchwork of emerald fields and darker, wooded inclines, feels ancient and enduring, the kind of terrain that has seen seasons turn countless times. A particular quality of the late afternoon light, a golden, almost amber hue, often settles over the valley, softening the edges of the weathered barns and the sturdy, practical homes that dot the landscape. The air itself carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the distant promise of pine, a subtle perfume that clings to the very fabric of the place. The history of Bulls Gap is intertwined with the very arteries of transportation that have shaped this region. Once a vital stop along the railroad lines that carried coal and timber from the mountains, its economy still bears the faint imprint of that industrial past, though it has largely transitioned to a more agricultural and service-oriented character, with many residents commuting to larger centers for work. The iconic railroad tracks, still a prominent feature, serve as a constant reminder of a bygone era, a silver ribbon that once promised connection and commerce. It’s a place where the echoes of steam whistles and the rumble of freight trains seem to linger on the breeze, a quiet testament to its foundational role in connecting the wider world to the heart of Hawkins County.

About This Bulls Gap Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bulls Gap, 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 Bulls Gap and Hawkins County.

Detailed location data for Bulls Gap includes the ZIP code (37711), telephone area code (865), county seat of Hawkins County (Rogersville), and school district assignment (Hawkins County 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 Bulls Gap is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.