Dunlap Tennessee Map

About Dunlap, Tennessee

Dunlap is a locality in Sequatchie County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,678. The population density is 198.2 people per km². Dunlap is located at 35.3715°N, 85.3905°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37327.

Dunlap rests within the broad, verdant embrace of the Sequatchie Valley, a place where the sky seems to stretch a little wider and the air carries the faint, sweet scent of sun-warmed pine. It lies 18.3 miles north-north-west of Hixson, TN (from Hixson, TN: bearing 331°T), and is situated 14.6 miles north-west of Soddy Daisy. The mountains, cloaked in a deep, almost velvet green, rise with a quiet dignity on either side, their flanks etched with the rough textures of ancient rock and the delicate tracery of forest growth. Here, the days unfold with a gentle cadence, punctuated by the distant rumble of trucks on the valley floor and the occasional call of a hawk circling overhead. The light, especially as dusk begins to settle, washes over the landscape in hues of soft gold and lavender, softening the edges of the hills and lending a hushed reverence to the closing hours. The history of Dunlap is deeply intertwined with the rich mineral veins that lie beneath its soil, a legacy of coal mining that once pulsed through its heart, shaping its character and its people. The Sequatchie River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds its way through the valley, a constant reminder of the natural forces that carved this land and continue to sustain its agriculture, a patchwork of fields that yield corn, soybeans, and other bountiful harvests. While the echoes of the mining past remain, the economy of Dunlap has diversified, finding new life in small businesses and the enduring spirit of its residents, who carry a quiet pride in their valley home and its enduring connection to the earth.

About This Dunlap Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dunlap, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.371458, -85.390521. 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 Dunlap and Sequatchie County.

Detailed location data for Dunlap includes the ZIP code (37327), telephone area code (615), county seat of Sequatchie County (Dunlap), and school district assignment (Sequatchie 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 Dunlap is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.