Cosby Tennessee Map

About Cosby, Tennessee

Cosby is a locality in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 779. The population density is 36.4 people per km². Cosby is located at 35.8173°N, 83.2468°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37722.

Cosby rests in a valley cradled by the Smoky Mountains, a place where the air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 10.8 miles south-west of Cocke, TN (from Cocke, TN: bearing 220°T), and is situated 5.8 miles west of Hartford. The landscape here is a rich, undulating green, a mosaic of dense forest, cleared fields, and the winding path of the Pigeon River, its waters a cool, rushing presence that shapes the very character of the land. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating the rough bark of ancient trees and the delicate unfurling of ferns along the creek beds. The mountains rise with a quiet majesty, their peaks often veiled in mist, lending a sense of remoteness and enduring natural beauty to Cosby. The economic life of Cosby has long been tied to the bounty of its surroundings. For generations, farming has been a cornerstone, with small homesteads dotting the hillsides, coaxing sustenance from the fertile soil. Timber extraction also played a significant role, shaping the early development and the very texture of the community. While modern industries have found footholds, the echoes of this heritage are palpable, a reminder of the hard work and connection to the land that defines Cosby. The Pigeon River, beyond its scenic appeal, historically served as a vital artery for transportation and industry, and today it offers opportunities for recreation, drawing those seeking the solace of its flowing waters and the rugged charm of the Appalachian foothills.

About This Cosby Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cosby, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.817318, -83.246821. 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 Cosby and Cocke County.

Detailed location data for Cosby includes the ZIP code (37722), telephone area code (865), county seat of Cocke County (Newport), and school district assignment (Cocke 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 Cosby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.