Clinton Tennessee Map

About Clinton, Tennessee

Clinton is a locality in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 10,239. The population density is 336.7 people per km². Clinton is located at 36.1034°N, 84.1319°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37716.

Clinton rests in a valley where the Clinch River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, gracefully meanders, its banks often softened by the emerald hue of dense woodlands. It lies 10.0 miles north-east of Oak Ridge, TN (from Oak Ridge, TN: bearing 50°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-west of Powell. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of rolling hills, their slopes dusted with the varied greens of deciduous trees that blaze with fiery passion in autumn, then stand stark and skeletal against the winter sky. The air, especially in the hushed moments of dawn, carries a damp, earthy scent, a fragrant promise of dew-kissed mornings and the slow awakening of the surrounding countryside. Shadows lengthen and deepen as the sun dips low, painting the sky in strokes of bruised purple and molten gold, a daily masterpiece that mirrors the quietude of this Anderson County setting. The history of Clinton is entwined with the ebb and flow of industry and ambition, a narrative shaped by the fertile soil and the promise of mineral wealth that once drew prospectors and entrepreneurs. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the demands of agriculture and the hardy spirit of those who worked the land, their efforts yielding crops that fed families and sustained livelihoods. Later, the echoes of mining operations, though now mostly silent, spoke of a past where coal dust settled on everything, a tangible reminder of the grit and resilience that built this place. Today, the economic pulse of Clinton beats with a more diversified rhythm, a blend of small businesses and the enduring connection to the natural resources that continue to define its character, a quiet strength that persists through the changing seasons.

About This Clinton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Clinton, 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 Clinton and Anderson County.

Detailed location data for Clinton includes the ZIP code (37716), telephone area code (865), county seat of Anderson County (Clinton), and school district assignment (Clinton City 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 Clinton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.