Corryton Tennessee Map

About Corryton, Tennessee

Corryton is a locality in Knox County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Corryton is located at 36.1537°N, 83.7824°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37721.

Corryton rests in the embrace of rolling hills, where the verdant expanse of East Tennessee unfolds with a quiet dignity. It lies 10.0 miles north-north-east of Knox, TN (from Knox, TN: bearing 21°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-north-west of Mascot. The land here breathes with the scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume carried on the breeze that rustles through the mature oak and maple trees. Farms, some generations old, dot the landscape, their fields of corn and hay a patchwork quilt stitched against the backdrop of distant, hazy mountains. The air itself seems to hold a certain clarity, especially in the late afternoon, when the sun dips low, casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch across the meadows and lend a golden, almost sacred, hue to the weathered barns and fences. The history of Corryton is one of agrarian roots and a steady, persistent spirit, its economy long tied to the bounty of the soil. While the days of large-scale farming are perhaps not what they once were, the legacy endures in the proud, independent spirit of its residents and the enduring beauty of the cultivated land. Nearby, the Clinch River offers a gentle murmur, a watery artery that has witnessed the passage of time and provided sustenance and recreation for countless years. This is a place where the pace of life allows for contemplation, where the simple act of watching the clouds drift across the wide, often brilliant, Tennessee sky can feel like a profound event.

About This Corryton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Corryton, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.153694, -83.782406. 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 Corryton and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Corryton includes the ZIP code (37721), telephone area code (865), county seat of Knox County (Knoxville), 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 Corryton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.