Hampton Tennessee Map

About Hampton, Tennessee

Hampton is a locality in Carter County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,883. The population density is 150.2 people per km². Hampton is located at 36.2843°N, 82.1726°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37658.

Hampton unfolds like a quiet story whispered by the Appalachian foothills, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a patient, ancient rhythm. It lies 10.3 miles south-south-west of Carter, TN (from Carter, TN: bearing 210°T), and is situated 4.9 miles south-south-east of Elizabethton. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of oak and pine, cup the small settlement, their slopes etched with the faint scars of forgotten trails. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially potent after a summer rain, and the sky often stretches out in a vast, unblemished blue, broken only by the slow drift of clouds. The Doe River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds its way through the landscape, its banks a mosaic of smooth stones and tenacious wild flora, reflecting the ever-shifting light of dawn and dusk. The history of Hampton is deeply entwined with the rich veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its surface, a legacy that shaped its early economy and the hardy spirit of its people. For generations, mining was the lifeblood of Hampton, its fortunes rising and falling with the demand for the black gold extracted from the surrounding mountains. While the era of widespread deep mining has largely passed, the echoes of that industrial past remain, visible in the weathered barns and the stoic faces that still greet the morning. Today, the local economy finds a gentler footing in agriculture and the burgeoning appeal of its natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek the tranquility of its mountain vistas and the quiet charm of a community that remembers its roots.

About This Hampton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hampton, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.284279, -82.17263. 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 Hampton and Carter County.

Detailed location data for Hampton includes the ZIP code (37658), telephone area code (731), county seat of Carter County (Elizabethton), and school district assignment (Carter 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 Hampton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.