Germantown Tennessee Map

About Germantown, Tennessee

Germantown is a locality in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 41,333. The population density is 798.5 people per km². Germantown is located at 35.0820°N, 89.7826°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Germantown is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 37015, 37080, 38138.

Germantown occupies a verdant stretch of land defined by the persistent, quiet passage of Big Bethany Creek. It lies 3.4 miles north-northwest of Cheatham, TN (from Cheatham, TN: bearing 334°T), and is situated 4.8 miles southwest of Ashland City. The horizon line holds the distant, hazy silhouette of Sampson Ridge, while the local terrain yields to the gentle depressions of Deep Springs Hollow. Sunlight here possesses a particular, heavy clarity, casting long shadows across the open fields that linger well into the evening. Within the boundaries of Germantown, the air carries the scent of damp earth and seasonal foliage, a reminder of the proximity to the expansive Cheatham Wildlife Management Area. The landscape remains largely defined by its terrestrial character, far removed from any expansive water, though the Hava-Lakatu Lakes sit a short distance away to provide a quiet contrast to the surrounding fields.

Germantown maintains a deliberate pace, reflecting an economy built upon careful growth and a commitment to preserving its distinct architectural heritage. The legacy of early settlement persists in the measured layout of the streets, where the influence of past generations manifests in the preservation of historic sites and a preference for expansive green spaces. Residents move through their days with an attention to the changing light, observing the shift from the bright, humid afternoons to the cool, quiet dusk. Life in Germantown favors a balance between modern development and a lingering connection to the soil, ensuring that the rhythm of the day aligns with the natural cycles of the surrounding woodland and the steady, unhurried flow of the local creek.

About This Germantown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Germantown, Tennessee. Coordinates: 35.081957, -89.782584. 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 Germantown includes the ZIP code (37015, 37080, 38138), telephone area code (615, 629, 901), county seat of Cheatham County (Ashland City), and school district assignment (Germantown Municipal 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.