Cocke Tennessee Map

About Cocke, Tennessee

Cocke is a locality in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 35,662. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Cocke is located at 35.9360°N, 83.1220°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37738.

Cocke unfolds in a landscape sculpted by the steadfast presence of the Great Smoky Mountains, their blue-hazed peaks a constant horizon. It lies 20.9 miles south-south-east of Hamblen, TN (from Hamblen, TN: bearing 153°T), and is situated 4.3 miles east-south-east of Newport. Here, the earth rises and falls in steep inclines, cloaked in dense forests of oak and pine, their branches dripping with the perpetual moisture of the temperate climate. Rivers, quick and clear, thread through the valleys, their waters tumbling over smooth, grey stones, a ceaseless murmur that underpins the quietude of the place. The air itself carries a damp, earthy fragrance, a blend of decaying leaves and the sharp, clean scent of evergreens, especially potent after a summer rain when sunlight, breaking through the clouds, casts an almost ethereal glow upon the wet, dark bark of the trees. The history of Cocke is deeply entwined with the raw materials that the mountains offered: timber and, for a time, minerals. Logging operations once echoed through these hollers, shaping the early economy and the very character of its people, who learned a resilience born of hard work and a deep respect for the land's bounty. Though the logging camps have largely faded, the echoes of that industrious past remain, a subtle undercurrent in the rhythm of daily life. Today, Cocke's economy continues to draw from the natural world, with tourism playing an increasing role, drawn to the breathtaking vistas and the access to outdoor recreation offered by the surrounding wilderness, a stark and beautiful reminder of the enduring power of the Appalachian landscape.

About This Cocke Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cocke, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.935952, -83.122007. 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 Cocke and Cocke County.

Detailed location data for Cocke includes the ZIP code (37821), telephone area code (865), county seat of Cocke County (Newport), 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 Cocke is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.