Gleason Tennessee Map

About Gleason, Tennessee

Gleason is a locality in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,159. The population density is 204.0 people per km². Gleason is located at 36.2137°N, 88.6126°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38229.

Gleason unfolds across a landscape of gently rolling terrain, a tapestry of verdant fields where the sky often feels vast and close. It lies 24.7 miles east-south-east of Crockett, TN (from Crockett, TN: bearing 104°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-west of McKenzie. The air here, particularly after a summer rain, carries the rich, earthy scent of turned soil and the faint sweetness of ripening corn. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid atmosphere, possesses a peculiar, almost liquid quality, softening the edges of the modest houses and illuminating the dust motes dancing in the quiet afternoon. This is a place where the horizon feels less like a boundary and more like an invitation, stretching out towards distant stands of oak and hickory that punctuate the agricultural expanse. The story of Gleason is inextricably linked to the fertile ground it occupies and the industrious spirit of its people. Historically, agriculture has been the bedrock of its economy, with generations of families cultivating soybeans, cotton, and various grains, their labor leaving subtle, enduring marks upon the land. The echoes of that past are still present in the weathered barns and the steady, unhurried rhythm of daily life that continues to define Gleason. While modern shifts have introduced diverse small businesses and services, a deep respect for the land and its bounty remains, a quiet inheritance passed down through the years, shaping the character of this enduring corner of West Tennessee.

About This Gleason Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Gleason, 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 Gleason and Weakley County.

Detailed location data for Gleason includes the ZIP code (38229), telephone area code (901), county seat of Weakley County (Dresden), and school district assignment (Weakley 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 Gleason is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.