Darden Tennessee Map

About Darden, Tennessee

Darden is a locality in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 582. The population density is 28.2 people per km². Darden is located at 35.6381°N, 88.2170°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38351.

Darden rests in a landscape of gently rolling hills, where the broad, fertile plains of western Tennessee begin their subtle ascent. It lies 12.4 miles north-north-west of Montgomery, TN (from Montgomery, TN: bearing 344°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east of Lexington. Deep, rich soil, a legacy of ancient riverbeds, nourishes stands of oak and hickory, their leaves forming a verdant canopy that filters the abundant sunlight. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening crops, a constant reminder of the land's generosity, and in the late afternoon, a particular golden light descends, softening the edges of barns and fields with a warm, almost tangible glow. The roads, often lined with wild roses and Queen Anne's lace, wind with a quiet intention through this agricultural heartland, connecting scattered homesteads and farms that have been tended for generations. The history of Darden is deeply entwined with the agricultural rhythms of Henderson County, its economy built upon the steady cultivation of cotton and, later, soybeans and corn. Though the grand plantations of earlier eras have long since faded, the spirit of self-reliance and hard work persists, visible in the meticulous care given to each acre. This is a place where the past is not a distant echo but a living presence, woven into the very fabric of daily life, from the weathered wood of the general store to the unhurried conversations that unfold on front porches as dusk settles. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring character of Darden lies in its quiet resilience and the deep, abiding connection of its people to the fertile ground beneath their feet.

About This Darden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Darden, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.638125, -88.216984. 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 Darden and Henderson County.

Detailed location data for Darden includes the ZIP code (38328), telephone area code (901), county seat of Henderson County (Lexington), and school district assignment (Henderson 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 Darden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.