Forest Hills Tennessee Map

About Forest Hills, Tennessee

Forest Hills is a locality in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,038. The population density is 210.6 people per km². Forest Hills is located at 36.0700°N, 86.8362°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Forest Hills is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 37215, 37160, 37604.

Forest Hills rises from the undulating terrain of Middle Tennessee, defined by a landscape where dense hardwood canopies meet the quiet persistence of suburban geography. It lies 2.8 miles north-northeast of East Ridge, TN (from East Ridge, TN: bearing 19°T), and is situated 4.2 miles east of Chattanooga. Sunlight filters through the overhead leaves in late afternoon, casting long, fractured shadows across the driveways and manicured lawns that characterize the residential layout. The air here holds a distinct stillness, heavy with the scent of damp earth and seasonal decay, while the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains marks the eastern limit of the horizon. Residents move through the quiet streets with a measured pace, observing the subtle shifts in light that signal the transition from the humid heat of the day to the cool, quiet descent of evening.

History in Forest Hills is written in the preservation of its wooded character, a commitment to maintaining a buffer between the encroaching bustle of regional commerce and the sanctity of private, tree-lined lots. While the local economy is largely integrated into the broader professional networks of the state, the land itself retains a sense of intentional isolation, prioritizing large parcels of property and the protection of native timber. Eastdale Park serves as a focal point for the immediate vicinity, offering a patch of green space where the pace of life slows to match the rhythm of the local wildlife. The natural drainage of the region eventually feeds toward South Chickamauga Creek, a subtle reminder of the water systems that shape the wider basin, far removed from the more rugged, mountainous terrain found elsewhere in the state.

About This Forest Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forest Hills, Tennessee. Coordinates: 36.069968, -86.83623. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Forest Hills includes the ZIP code (37215, 37160, 37604), telephone area code (731, 615, 629), county seat of Hamilton County (Chattanooga), and school district assignment (Metropolitan Nashville Public School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.