Cooper Tennessee Map

About Cooper, Tennessee

Cooper is a locality in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,480. Cooper is located at 36.4195°N, 85.0875°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38543.

Cooper rests in a valley where rolling hills begin their ascent towards the Cumberland Plateau, their slopes a patchwork of dense woodland and weathered pastures. It lies 8.7 miles east of Monroe, TN (from Monroe, TN: bearing 98°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north of Davidson. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a rain, a deep, clean fragrance that seems to settle into the very bones of the land. Creeks, born from hidden springs higher up, meander through the terrain, their waters cool and clear, carving shallow, winding paths that are often fringed with fern and mossy stones. The character of Cooper is one of quiet resilience, a place where the days unfold with a gentle, unhurried cadence, punctuated by the distant lowing of cattle and the rustle of leaves in the persistent breeze that whispers through the trees. The history of Cooper is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Fentress County, with farming and timber providing the bedrock of its economy for generations. Coal mining, though now largely a memory, once shaped the lives and fortunes of many families, leaving behind a subtle but indelible mark on the landscape and the collective spirit. The local general store, a venerable institution, still serves as a hub for conversation and the exchange of news, its worn wooden floors echoing with the footsteps of those who have come before. While Cooper may not boast grand monuments, its distinctiveness lies in its enduring connection to the land and the quiet traditions that continue to nurture its soul, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this valley home.

About This Cooper Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cooper, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.419511, -85.087455. 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 Cooper and Fentress County.

Detailed location data for Cooper includes the ZIP code (38556), telephone area code (423), county seat of Fentress County (Jamestown), 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 Cooper is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.