Fairfield Tennessee Map

About Fairfield, Tennessee

Fairfield is a locality in Blount County, Tennessee, United States. Fairfield is located at 35.7634°N, 83.8682°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37186.

Fairfield rests in a broad valley, its modest homes and businesses cradled by the gentle, rolling slopes of the Great Smoky Mountains foothills. It lies 5.8 miles east of Maryville, TN (from Maryville, TN: bearing 85°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north of Blount. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the clean, damp scent of earth and pine, a bracing prelude to days often bathed in a soft, diffused sunlight that filters through the abundant deciduous trees. The landscape is a mosaic of well-tended fields, some rippling with the green of pasture, others showing the ordered lines of crops, interspersed with stands of mature hardwoods and the occasional dense thicket of rhododendron that bursts with vibrant color in late spring. A quiet creek, its banks often shaded by willows, meanders through the periphery, its soft gurgle a constant, unobtrusive soundtrack to the unfolding day. The history of Fairfield is deeply entwined with the fertile land and the industrious spirit of its early settlers, many of whom arrived in the 19th century seeking opportunities in agriculture and timber. The local economy, while diversified, still retains a strong connection to the land, with farming remaining a significant contributor, particularly the raising of livestock and the cultivation of crops suited to the temperate climate. Small, family-run businesses form the backbone of Fairfield's commercial life, offering everything from hardware and feed to artisanal crafts, fostering a sense of mutual reliance and a pace of life that allows for genuine connection. The absence of large industrial complexes lends Fairfield a distinct character, a place where the rhythm of the seasons often dictates the rhythm of daily life, and where the echoes of generations past can still be felt in the weathered barns and the enduring community spirit.

About This Fairfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairfield, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.763418, -83.868233. 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 Fairfield and Blount County.

Detailed location data for Fairfield includes the ZIP code (37745), telephone area code (615, 629), county seat of Blount County (Maryville), and school district assignment (Sumner 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 Fairfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.