Cordova Tennessee Map

About Cordova, Tennessee

Cordova is a locality in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 52,000. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Cordova is located at 35.1556°N, 89.7762°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38018.

Cordova unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the rich, dark soil of West Tennessee hints at the agricultural bounty it has long sustained. It lies 5.1 miles north-north-east of Germantown, TN (from Germantown, TN: bearing 22°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east-north-east of Shelby. The air here, particularly in the lingering warmth of late summer afternoons, carries a faint sweetness, a blend of cut grass and the distant, earthy scent of ripening crops. Open fields, patterned with the ordered geometry of modern farming, give way to stands of mature oak and hickory, their leafy canopies a deep, resonant green against a sky that often stretches to a pale, hazy blue. The roads, some paved and smooth, others a dusty ribbon of packed earth, wind through this verdant expanse, connecting scattered homes and farmsteads like threads in a loosely woven quilt. The history of Cordova is entwined with the fertile lands it occupies, a story of agriculture and the steady, persistent growth that characterized the region. Early settlers were drawn by the promise of fertile ground, establishing a community that evolved with the changing tides of the economy. While agriculture remains a visible thread, the economic character of Cordova has diversified, reflecting the broader shifts in the Memphis metropolitan area. The presence of modern businesses and residential developments speaks to its adaptability, yet the quiet dignity of older farmhouses and the enduring scent of turned earth are reminders of its deep roots. There's a palpable sense of continuity here, a feeling that the land, more than any single edifice, is the true landmark, absorbing the passage of seasons and generations with an imperturbable grace.

About This Cordova Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cordova, 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 Cordova and Shelby County.

Detailed location data for Cordova includes the ZIP code (38018), telephone area code (901), county seat of Shelby County (Memphis), 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 Cordova is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.