Colonial Heights Tennessee Map

About Colonial Heights, Tennessee

Colonial Heights is a locality in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,258. The population density is 281.6 people per km². Colonial Heights is located at 36.4851°N, 82.5032°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37663.

Colonial Heights sits where rolling hills begin to give way to the broader embrace of the Appalachian foothills, its landscape a gentle conversation between cultivated fields and the encroaching wild. It lies 5.5 miles south-east of Kingsport, TN (from Kingsport, TN: bearing 143°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west of Sullivan. The air here often carries the clean, sharp scent of pine and damp earth, particularly after a soft rain, and in late afternoon, the western sky can ignite in hues of bruised plum and molten gold, casting long, softened shadows across the residential streets and the scattered pockets of mature oak and maple. The terrain, though not rugged, possesses a subtle undulation that guides the eye and the foot, hinting at the subterranean currents that shaped this corner of Sullivan County. This locality, Colonial Heights, owes its character to a history intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the Holston River valley and the burgeoning industries that followed. Early settlers, drawn by fertile soil and the promise of opportunity, established a foundation rooted in farming and a strong community spirit. While farming remains a thread in the local tapestry, the economy has diversified, with its residents now contributing to a broader regional economic base, often finding work in nearby manufacturing centers or service industries. The presence of well-established educational institutions within the wider vicinity also shapes the intellectual and cultural pulse of Colonial Heights, fostering a sense of ongoing growth and aspiration, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life.

About This Colonial Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Colonial Heights, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.485102, -82.503204. 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 Colonial Heights and Sullivan County.

Detailed location data for Colonial Heights includes the ZIP code (37663), telephone area code (731), county seat of Sullivan County (Blountville), and school district assignment (Sullivan 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 Colonial Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.