Fairmount Tennessee Map

About Fairmount, Tennessee

Fairmount is a locality in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. Fairmount is located at 36.5851°N, 82.1710°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37377.

Fairmount is a quiet corner of Sullivan County, where rolling hills, softened by centuries of weather, give way to the broad, slow-moving waters of the South Holston River. It lies 1.2 miles south-east of Bristol, TN (from Bristol, TN: bearing 125°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-east of Hamilton. The land here is a patchwork quilt of emerald pastures and deep, verdant forests, punctuated by the occasional weathered barn and the meandering lines of fence posts that trace the contours of the terrain. In the late afternoon, the sun casts long, languid shadows that stretch across the fields, a golden light that seems to imbue the very air with a gentle, almost palpable peace. The scent of damp earth and pine needles hangs heavy, a comforting perfume that speaks of a place that has long since found its own quiet rhythm. The roots of Fairmount run deep into the agricultural soil of East Tennessee, a heritage evident in the enduring presence of family farms that have been tended for generations. The local economy, while not dominated by any single industry, draws strength from the land and its resources, with a scattering of small businesses serving the needs of the surrounding countryside. While no grand pronouncements of fame or fortune mark its history, Fairmount carries the quiet dignity of a place that has simply endured, a testament to the resilience of those who have called it home. The river, a constant, murmuring presence, has always been a lifeblood, shaping the lives and livelihoods of those who have settled along its banks.

About This Fairmount Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairmount, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.585107, -82.170966. 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 Fairmount and Sullivan County.

Detailed location data for Fairmount includes the ZIP code (37620), telephone area code (731, 615), county seat of Sullivan County (Blountville), and school district assignment (Hamilton 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 Fairmount is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.