Burlison Tennessee Map

About Burlison, Tennessee

Burlison is a locality in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 398. The population density is 132.3 people per km². Burlison is located at 35.5570°N, 89.7790°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38015.

Burlison rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the broad, cultivated fields of Tipton County stretch out under a sky that often feels vast and deeply blue. It lies 10.2 miles north-north-east of Tipton, TN (from Tipton, TN: bearing 13°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north of Atoka. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, dry scent of sun-baked earth and ripening crops, a fragrance that settles into the quiet streets. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like arthritic fingers, stand sentinel at the edges of fields, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to echo the slow turning of the seasons. The character of Burlison is that of a place content to simply be, its modest homes and businesses reflecting a life lived at a deliberate, unhurried pace, where the shadows lengthen slowly across the driveways and the fireflies begin their evening ballet. The history of Burlison is tied to the fertile soil that has long sustained its agricultural economy, a legacy of cotton and corn that continues to shape the land and the lives of its people. This region, once part of a vast, untamed wilderness, was gradually settled by those seeking to harness its bounty, and the echoes of that early pioneering spirit can still be felt in the enduring sense of independence and self-reliance. Local businesses, often family-run, serve as the quiet anchors of the community, their doors opening to a familiar stream of neighbors and friends. While Burlison may not boast grand monuments, its distinctive character lies in the subtle beauty of its everyday existence, the quiet hum of tractors in the distance, the shared smiles at the general store, and the enduring connection to the land that defines this corner of Tennessee.

About This Burlison Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Burlison, 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 Burlison and Tipton County.

Detailed location data for Burlison includes the ZIP code (38015), telephone area code (901), county seat of Tipton County (Covington), and school district assignment (Tipton 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 Burlison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.