Clifton Tennessee Map

About Clifton, Tennessee

Clifton is a locality in Wayne County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,660. The population density is 182.7 people per km². Clifton is located at 35.3870°N, 87.9953°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38425.

Clifton rests where the Tennessee River, a broad, silken ribbon, carves its slow, deliberate path through rolling hills. It lies 10.6 miles east-south-east of Montgomery, TN (from Montgomery, TN: bearing 121°T), and is situated 14.3 miles west-north-west of Wayne. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of verdant fields and mature woodlands, the air often carrying the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and blooming honeysuckle, especially after a summer rain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of oaks and hickories, falls in luminous shafts, painting fleeting patterns on the moss-covered stones that line old farm tracks. The very essence of Clifton seems to exhale a quietude, a steady, unhurried cadence that mirrors the patient flow of the river itself. The history of Clifton is deeply entwined with the waterway that defines it, a vital artery for commerce and connection since its early days. Once a bustling port, the town’s economy was shaped by the river's bounty, from steamboat trade to the industries that sprang up along its banks, though the echoes of that past are now more subtle than overt. The land around Clifton is a testament to generations of farming, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, their emerald hues shifting with the seasons. While the grander narratives of industry may have receded, a distinct local character persists, one that values resilience and a deep appreciation for the enduring natural beauty that surrounds Clifton.

About This Clifton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clifton, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.38702, -87.995307. 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 Clifton and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Clifton includes the ZIP code (38425), telephone area code (901), county seat of Wayne County (Waynesboro), and school district assignment (Wayne 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 Clifton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.