Germantown Tennessee Map

About Germantown, Tennessee

Germantown is a locality in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States. Germantown is located at 36.2795°N, 86.8736°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38138.

Germantown unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape where the soft, verdant hills of the Highland Rim gently slope and merge, giving way to broad, fertile fields that promise abundance. It lies 9.0 miles west of Madison, TN (from Madison, TN: bearing 280°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-north-west of Nashville. Ancient oaks and hickories, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the sky, punctuate the open spaces, their leaves rustling with secrets whispered on the breeze. The air here carries a particular sweetness, a blend of damp earth after a spring shower and the distant, faint perfume of honeysuckle that clings to the fences. Sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, possesses a golden, almost liquid quality, bathing the land in a warm, inviting glow that seems to slow the very passage of time. The spirit of Germantown is deeply rooted in its agricultural past, a heritage that still echoes in the quiet persistence of its farming communities and the enduring strength of its local businesses. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting families and fostering a spirit of self-reliance that defines the character of Germantown. The economic pulse beats with a steady, measured rhythm, a blend of time-honored traditions and forward-looking enterprise, where the scent of freshly tilled earth mingles with the hum of commerce. While no single towering landmark defines its skyline, the collective memory of its founders and the quiet dignity of its residents are the true monuments of this enduring place.

About This Germantown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Germantown, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.279498, -86.873611. 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 Germantown and Davidson County.

Detailed location data for Germantown includes the ZIP code (37015), telephone area code (615, 629, 901), county seat of Davidson County (Nashville), and school district assignment (Germantown Municipal 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 Germantown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.