Dodson Branch Tennessee Map
Explore Dodson Branch, Tennessee, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Dodson Branch, Tennessee
| City | Dodson Branch |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.31256 |
| Longitude | -85.532197 |
| Population | 1,160 |
| Density | 40.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 38501 |
| Area Code | 423 |
| County Seat | Gainesboro |
| School District | Jackson County School District |
About Dodson Branch, Tennessee
Dodson Branch is a locality in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,160. The population density is 40.3 people per km². Dodson Branch is located at 36.3126°N, 85.5322°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38501.Dodson Branch occupies a landscape defined by the quiet, deep-seated limestone geology of the Highland Rim, where the earth folds into the sheltered corridors of Hardscrabble Hollow. It lies 10.5 miles north of Cookeville, TN (from Cookeville, TN: bearing 351°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-northwest of Algood. The terrain rises and falls with a measured, deliberate grace, carpeted in dense hardwoods that transition into the protected wildness of the Blackburn Fork Wildlife Management Area. Sunlight here possesses a peculiar, amber quality as it filters through the canopy, illuminating the clear, rhythmic flow of Dodson Branch as it meanders through the damp, shaded lowlands. In the distance, the faint, hazy silhouette of the Cumberland Mountains anchors the horizon, providing a permanent backdrop to the subtle play of seasonal mist that gathers in the hollows.
History in Dodson Branch remains tethered to the slow cultivation of this rugged soil and the persistence of families who adapted their livelihoods to the constraints of the limestone bedrock. The local economy has long favored small-scale agriculture and the stewardship of the surrounding timber, though the modern rhythm of life is now punctuated by the seasonal migration of those seeking the solace of the nearby Cordell Hull Reservoir. Residents still speak of the hidden beauty found at Dry Creek Falls, where the water’s descent offers a singular, cold clarity that mirrors the unassuming temperament of the region. Life here moves with a steady, unforced pace, shaped by the practical demands of the land and a deep, quiet familiarity with the surrounding woods.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Blackburn Fork Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 309° NW
- Wash Morgan Hollow Fee (Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 003° N
- Picnic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.2 mi, 206° SW
- Cummins Falls (State Park) — 4.2 mi, 200° S
- Cordell Hull Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 4.3 mi, 320° NW
- Cordell Hull Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 317° NW
- Cordell Hull Lake (Recreation Area) — 4.6 mi, 311° NW
- Flynn Creek Impact Crater marker (Monument) — 7.8 mi, 253° W
- Upper Cumberland Soccer Complex (Local Recreation) — 8.2 mi, 163° S
- Standing Stone State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 9.4 mi, 018° N
- Standing Stone State Forest & Wildlife Management Area (State Resource Management Area) — 9.4 mi, 017° N
- TTU Eagle Statue (Public Artwork) — 9.5 mi, 170° S
- Backdoor Playhouse (Theatre) — 9.8 mi, 171° S
- The Munkey Wrench (Gallery) — 10.3 mi, 172° S
- Sandra Bos (Gallery) — 10.4 mi, 172° S
- The Pink Elephant (Monument) — 11.3 mi, 176° S
- Standing Stone (State Park) — 11.5 mi, 027° NE
- Canoe the Caney - Satellite Location (Attraction) — 21.3 mi, 228° SW
- Smith County Heritage Museum (Museum) — 23.7 mi, 260° W
- The Eads Museum (Museum) — 24.0 mi, 258° W
- Carthage Junction Depot (Gallery) — 24.2 mi, 255° W
- East Point Marina (Attraction) — 24.7 mi, 067° NE
- Star Point Marina (Attraction) — 24.8 mi, 040° NE
- Good Landing Beach (Attraction) — 25.1 mi, 057° NE
- Old Jail Museum (Museum) — 34.3 mi, 076° E
- Sgt. Alvin C. York Memorial (Monument) — 36.0 mi, 063° NE
- Palace Theater (Theatre) — 37.9 mi, 132° SE
- Burritt Alumni Museum (Museum) — 39.3 mi, 174° S
- Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 39.7 mi, 074° E · 114k acres
- Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 41.7 mi, 060° NE · 564k acres
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About This Dodson Branch Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dodson Branch, Tennessee. Coordinates: 36.31256, -85.532197. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Dodson Branch includes the ZIP code (38501), telephone area code (423), county seat of Jackson County (Gainesboro), and school district assignment (Jackson County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
