Gatlinburg Tennessee Map

About Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Gatlinburg is a locality in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,663. The population density is 134.7 people per km². Gatlinburg is located at 35.7143°N, 83.5102°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37738.

Gatlinburg rises from the embrace of the Great Smoky Mountains, a vibrant ribbon of human endeavor woven into the ancient, forested slopes. It lies 7.8 miles south of Sevier, TN (from Sevier, TN: bearing 181°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south-south-east of Pigeon Forge. The air here carries the crisp, pine-scented breath of elevation, a constant reminder of the towering peaks that cradle the town. Streams, born from snowmelt and mountain springs, tumble down the inclines, their ceaseless murmur a gentle counterpoint to the hum of life within Gatlinburg. The landscape itself is a dramatic interplay of deep green valleys and the jagged, mist-shrouded summits that pierce the sky, their forms softened by the diffused light of the humid Southern air. Everywhere, the mountains loom, not as a distant backdrop, but as an ever-present, tangible presence, shaping the very character of this place. The story of Gatlinburg is intimately tied to the bounty of its mountainous domain, once a haven for hardy settlers drawn by the promise of fertile valleys and abundant timber. Its economy, though now largely shaped by the steady stream of visitors drawn to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, still echoes its past. The industry of hospitality thrives, a modern iteration of the welcome extended by generations of mountain folk. Craftsmanship, too, remains a vital thread, with artisans continuing traditions passed down through families, their skills honed by the very materials the surrounding forests provide. The allure of the mountains, both for their natural splendor and their historical resonance, continues to define Gatlinburg, a place where the wild and the human find a singular, enduring harmony.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gatlinburg, 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 Gatlinburg and Sevier County.

Detailed location data for Gatlinburg includes the ZIP code (37738), telephone area code (865), county seat of Sevier County (Sevierville), and school district assignment (Sevier 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 Gatlinburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.