Chestnut Mound Tennessee Map

About Chestnut Mound, Tennessee

Chestnut Mound is a locality in Smith County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Chestnut Mound is located at 36.2028°N, 85.8264°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38552.

Chestnut Mound sprawls across rolling terrain, where the Cumberland River’s influence is felt not in immediate proximity but in the broad, fertile valleys that cradle its settlements. It lies 18.2 miles west-north-west of Campbell, TN (from Campbell, TN: bearing 297°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-south-east of South Carthage. The landscape here is a study in gentle ascents and gradual descents, a tapestry of verdant fields and woodlands that shift in hue with the changing seasons. Oak and hickory trees stand sentinel, their branches often draped with the soft grey moss characteristic of this humid subtropical climate, and the air, especially after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and living soil. The light, at dusk, can linger with an almost pearlescent quality, bathing the distant hills in a softened glow before the stars begin to prick the vast, darkening canvas. The history of Chestnut Mound is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Smith County, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of family farms that have worked this land for generations. While the immediate vicinity might not boast grand historical monuments, the very fabric of life here speaks of a community built on hard work and a connection to the land. The local economy, historically rooted in farming and timber, now also finds its pulse in the quiet hum of small businesses and the steady flow of those who commute to larger centers, yet the heart of Chestnut Mound remains its rural character. It is a place where the past is not a relic, but a living presence, a foundation upon which the present continues to unfold with a quiet, unhurried grace.

About This Chestnut Mound Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Chestnut Mound, 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 Chestnut Mound and Smith County.

Detailed location data for Chestnut Mound includes the ZIP code (38560), telephone area code (423), county seat of Smith County (Carthage), 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 Chestnut Mound is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.