Cross Plains Tennessee Map

About Cross Plains, Tennessee

Cross Plains is a locality in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,922. The population density is 80.4 people per km². Cross Plains is located at 36.5487°N, 86.6961°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37049.

Cross Plains rests in a landscape of gently rolling hills, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their greens deepening to a rich emerald under the Tennessee sun. It lies 12.1 miles west-north-west of Sumner, TN (from Sumner, TN: bearing 296°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-north-west of White House. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening grain and the earthy aroma of damp soil after a summer shower, a fragrance that clings to the weathered barns and the clapboard houses that dot the countryside. Broadleaf trees, mostly oak and hickory, break the expanse of farmland, their shade offering cool respite on warm afternoons, their leaves rustling with a quiet insistence that seems to echo the slow, steady pulse of life in this corner of Robertson County. The history of Cross Plains is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of its fertile land, a legacy that continues to shape its economy and character. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood here, with families cultivating the same rich soil that their ancestors did, their livelihoods tied to the seasons and the unpredictable generosity of nature. This enduring connection to the land has fostered a strong sense of community, a quiet resilience that can be felt in the unhurried pace of daily life and the genuine warmth of its people. While industry has touched the edges of Cross Plains, the heart of the place remains rooted in its agrarian past, a steadfast testament to the enduring power of the soil.

About This Cross Plains Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cross Plains, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.548655, -86.696107. 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 Cross Plains and Robertson County.

Detailed location data for Cross Plains includes the ZIP code (37049), telephone area code (615, 629), county seat of Robertson County (Springfield), and school district assignment (Robertson 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 Cross Plains is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.