Elmwood Tennessee Map

About Elmwood, Tennessee

Elmwood is a locality in Smith County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Elmwood is located at 36.2259°N, 85.8847°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38560.

Elmwood unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape where the gentle slopes of Smith County give way to broader, sun-drenched fields. It lies 21.8 miles west-north-west of Cookeville, TN (from Cookeville, TN: bearing 282°T), and is situated 3.9 miles east-south-east of South Carthage. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of drying hay, a perfume woven from the agrarian heart of the region. Farmsteads, some with weathered red barns that seem to lean into the wind, punctuate the emerald expanse, their white fences a stark contrast against the verdant backdrop. Creek beds, etched with the patient work of water, snake through the land, their banks lined with the sturdy, dark green of cedars and the lighter foliage of deciduous trees, creating pockets of cool shade that offer respite from the Tennessee sun. The history of Elmwood is tied to the rich soil and the quiet perseverance of its people, who have long cultivated the land for sustenance and livelihood. While no single grand industry defines Elmwood, its economy has historically revolved around agriculture, with tobacco and a variety of grains being principal crops, a tradition still visible in the tidy rows of crops that stretch towards the horizon. Local traditions run deep, often celebrated with community gatherings and church socials that lend a palpable sense of connection. The pace of life in Elmwood is measured, a rhythm set by the changing seasons rather than the frantic ticking of a clock, fostering a character of quiet self-reliance and neighborly warmth.

About This Elmwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Elmwood, Tennessee with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Elmwood and Smith County.

Detailed location data for Elmwood includes the ZIP code (38560), telephone area code (423), county seat of Smith County (Carthage), and school district assignment. 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 Elmwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.