Campbell Tennessee Map

About Campbell, Tennessee

Campbell is a locality in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 40,716. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Campbell is located at 36.0820°N, 85.5361°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37766.

Campbell, Tennessee, settles into a fold of the Cumberland Plateau, where rolling hills give way to steeper inclines cloaked in dense hardwood forests. It lies 4.8 miles south-west of Putnam, TN (from Putnam, TN: bearing 221°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-south-west of Cookeville. The air here carries a perpetual dampness, a scent of pine needles and decaying leaves that clings to the skin, especially after a summer rain. Roads, often winding and narrow, snake through the landscape, revealing glimpses of weathered farmsteads and fields of corn or hay, their green hues muted under the vast, often overcast sky. The dominant sound is the whisper of wind through the trees, punctuated by the distant bark of a dog or the low rumble of a passing truck, a quiet testament to the enduring presence of nature in this corner of the world. The history of Campbell is inextricably linked to the fertile, though often challenging, terrain that defines it. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this region, with families coaxing sustenance from the rich, dark soil. While coal mining once cast a long shadow over the surrounding counties, Campbell itself has maintained a more pastoral character, its economy a mosaic of small farms, local businesses, and a steady stream of residents commuting to larger centers for work. The legacy of its early settlers, who navigated the rugged landscape to build lives here, is palpable in the stoic resilience of its people and the enduring traditions passed down through families, a quiet strength that permeates the very spirit of Campbell.

About This Campbell Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Campbell, 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 Campbell and Putnam County.

Detailed location data for Campbell includes the ZIP code (38506), telephone area code (423, 865), county seat of Putnam County (Cookeville), and school district assignment. 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 Campbell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.