Fairmount Tennessee Map

About Fairmount, Tennessee

Fairmount is a locality in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,110. The population density is 178.1 people per km². Fairmount is located at 35.1815°N, 85.3236°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37377.

Fairmount lies at the foot of ridges that rise like sleeping giants from the Cumberland Plateau, their slopes cloaked in a dense, verdant tapestry of hardwoods and pines. It lies 5.9 miles west-north-west of Hixson, TN (from Hixson, TN: bearing 299°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north of Chattanooga. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles and damp earth, particularly after a spring shower, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, takes on a molten gold quality as it filters through the canopy. The land itself is a study in subtle shifts, rolling gently into the valleys where small creeks, their names whispered in local lore, carve their patient paths. The very character of Fairmount is shaped by these surrounding heights, a quiet embrace that suggests both protection and a deep, enduring connection to the earth. This corner of Hamilton County has a history woven with the quiet industry of its past. Once, the hum of machinery likely echoed more loudly here, perhaps from sawmills that worked the abundant timber or from smaller agricultural operations that sustained families through generations. Today, while the pace is more measured, the spirit of self-reliance persists, visible in the well-tended gardens and the friendly waves exchanged between passing cars. The nearby Tennessee River, a broad, silver ribbon, has always been a vital artery, shaping settlement patterns and offering a constant, gentle murmur that underscores the rhythm of life in Fairmount.

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: 35.18146, -85.323571. 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 Hamilton County.

Detailed location data for Fairmount includes the ZIP code (37620), telephone area code (731, 615), county seat of Hamilton County (Chattanooga), 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.