Fincastle Tennessee Map

About Fincastle, Tennessee

Fincastle is a locality in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,374. The population density is 140.4 people per km². Fincastle is located at 36.4098°N, 84.0477°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37766.

Fincastle rests in a generous fold of Campbell County, where the land begins its patient ascent towards the Cumberland Plateau. It lies 23.5 miles west-south-west of Claiborne, TN (from Claiborne, TN: bearing 258°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-north-east of La Follette. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of oak and pine, cradle the small settlement, their slopes often softened by a morning mist that clings like a shy lover. The air here carries the clean, damp scent of earth after a rain, a fragrance that mingles with the distant, lowing calls of cattle from unseen pastures. The sky above Fincastle, especially as the day bleeds into evening, often paints itself in hues of bruised plum and soft apricot, a quiet spectacle reflected in the slow-moving waters of the nearby creek that whispers its way through the landscape. The roots of Fincastle run deep into a history of hard work and resourceful living, a legacy tied to the fertile land and the mineral wealth that once promised fortunes. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the demands of agriculture, with tobacco and corn fields marking the gentle contours of the terrain. While the echoes of coal mining, a significant chapter in the region's economic story, still resonate, the character of Fincastle now leans towards a quieter, more pastoral existence. Local craftspeople, their hands skilled from years of practice, contribute to a distinct cultural fabric, offering handmade goods and a welcoming spirit that defines the unhurried pace of everyday life in this corner of East Tennessee.

About This Fincastle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fincastle, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.409801, -84.047701. 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 Fincastle and Campbell County.

Detailed location data for Fincastle includes the ZIP code (37766), telephone area code (865), county seat of Campbell County (Jacksboro), and school district assignment (Campbell 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 Fincastle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.