Butler Tennessee Map

About Butler, Tennessee

Butler is a locality in Johnson County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 127. The population density is 75.9 people per km². Butler is located at 36.3535°N, 82.0323°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37640.

Butler rests in the undulating embrace of Johnson County, Tennessee, a place where the mountains begin to soften their jagged edges, yielding to rolling hills carpeted in a thousand shades of green. It lies 4.9 miles south-south-east of Carter, TN (from Carter, TN: bearing 147°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east of Elizabethton. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a palpable presence that seeps into the very soul of the landscape. The Doe River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the valley, its banks lined with sycamores and willows that whisper secrets to the passing breeze. In the twilight hours, a hushed reverence descends, as the sky bleeds from a vibrant peach into the deep indigo of oncoming night, painting the quiet fields and scattered farmhouses in hues of ethereal beauty. The history of Butler is intrinsically tied to the fertile valley it inhabits, a story of hardy folk who found sustenance in the rich soil and the bounty of the river. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this community, with tobacco and corn yielding to the rhythm of the seasons, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people. While the echoes of past industries might linger, the present economy of Butler is one of quiet resilience, drawing strength from its natural surroundings and the close-knit bonds of its residents. The nearby Cherokee National Forest offers a sanctuary of wild beauty, its trails inviting exploration and its ancient trees standing sentinel over the land, a constant reminder of the enduring power of the natural world that cradles Butler.

About This Butler Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Butler, 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 Butler and Johnson County.

Detailed location data for Butler includes the ZIP code (37640), telephone area code (731), county seat of Johnson County (Mountain City), and school district assignment (Johnson 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 Butler is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.