Como Tennessee Map

About Como, Tennessee

Como is a locality in Henry County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Como is located at 36.2931°N, 88.5123°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38223.

Como, Tennessee, rests in a rolling landscape where the land breathes a quiet sigh. It lies 29.5 miles east of Crockett, TN (from Crockett, TN: bearing 91°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-east of Gleason. The terrain here is a gentle undulation of fields, cloaked in the deep greens of summer and the burnished golds of autumn, interspersed with pockets of dense woodland where the sunlight filters through in shifting patterns. Ditches, often edged with a riot of wild Queen Anne's Lace and the vibrant purple of thistle, channel the slow, deliberate flow of water, hinting at the broader waterways that shape this region. The air itself, especially as the day begins to wane, carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a mingling of freshly turned soil and the distant, sweet scent of ripening corn, a testament to the persistent agricultural heart of Como. The history of Como is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land. Once a thriving hub for the timber industry, the echoes of sawmills and logging operations can still be felt in the stories passed down through generations, though the economy has since shifted to a more diversified agricultural base. Here, the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the fields, a steady, unhurried cadence that fosters a deep sense of community. While no single, towering landmark defines Como, its character is found in the weathered barns standing sentinel over fertile acres and the quiet pride of its residents, who have cultivated a life of resilience and connection to this particular patch of Henry County.

About This Como Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Como, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.293116, -88.512272. 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 Como and Henry County.

Detailed location data for Como includes the ZIP code (38242), telephone area code (901), county seat of Henry County (Paris), 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 Como is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.