Fairfield Tennessee Map

About Fairfield, Tennessee

Fairfield is a locality in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 351. The population density is 105.1 people per km². Fairfield is located at 36.6198°N, 86.3455°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37186.

Fairfield rests in a landscape where the Tennessee River Valley begins its gentle ascent, its rolling hills draped in a quilt of emerald fields and whispering forests. It lies 13.3 miles north-east of Sumner, TN (from Sumner, TN: bearing 40°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-north-east of Portland. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a honeyed glow across the weathered barns and modest homes, softening the edges of a place that feels both deeply rooted and quietly resilient. The air, often thick with the scent of damp earth and blooming honeysuckle, carries the distant hum of tractors and the occasional call of a blue jay, a constant reminder of the land's enduring agricultural heart. Here, the horizon feels expansive, yet intimate, a panorama of verdant slopes that cradle the life of Fairfield. This corner of Sumner County, Tennessee, has long drawn sustenance from the fertile soil, its economy historically tied to farming and the quiet industriousness it requires. For generations, families have worked these lands, their lives a testament to the enduring cycles of planting and harvest. Though the precise origins are lost to the dust of time, the spirit of early settlers, who saw potential in these rolling terrains, still permeates the character of Fairfield. While no grand monuments mark its past, the legacy of those who shaped it is evident in the enduring sense of community and the unhurried rhythm of life that defines this particular place.

About This Fairfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Fairfield, 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 Fairfield and Sumner County.

Detailed location data for Fairfield includes the ZIP code (37745), telephone area code (615, 629), county seat of Sumner County (Gallatin), 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.