Covington Tennessee Map

About Covington, Tennessee

Covington is a locality in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,587. The population density is 290.8 people per km². Covington is located at 35.5642°N, 89.6465°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38019.

Covington rests in the embrace of West Tennessee's rolling landscape, a place where the sky seems to stretch a little further and the air carries the scent of earth and growing things. It lies 14.3 miles north-east of Tipton, TN (from Tipton, TN: bearing 43°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north-east of Brighton. The land here, a gentle swell of fertile soil, is crisscrossed by the slow, meandering paths of creeks and bayous, their banks often softened by the lush growth of native trees. Sunlight, when it filters through the canopy of oaks and pecans, casts a warm, diffused glow, painting the quiet streets and weathered storefronts with a golden hue. The character of Covington is one of patient endurance, a steady presence in the heart of the agricultural plains, where life unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons and the turning of the sun. This venerable settlement, established in the early 19th century, has long been a hub for the surrounding cotton and soybean farms, its economy intrinsically tied to the bounty of the fields that stretch to the horizon. The echoes of its past are visible in the historic courthouse square, a focal point that has witnessed generations of commerce and community gathering, and in the stately homes that line some of its older avenues, whispering tales of families who shaped Covington's narrative. The Mississippi River, though not directly bordering Covington, exerts its influence, shaping the climate and the very rhythm of life in this part of Tennessee, bringing a certain humidity and a sense of the vastness of the southern landscape. Local traditions, rooted in a deep appreciation for fellowship and the simple pleasures of shared meals and conversation, continue to thrive, giving Covington a distinct and enduring spirit.

About This Covington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Covington, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.564247, -89.646467. 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 Covington and Tipton County.

Detailed location data for Covington includes the ZIP code (38019), telephone area code (901), county seat of Tipton County (Covington), and school district assignment (Tipton 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 Covington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.