Hancock Tennessee Map

About Hancock, Tennessee

Hancock is a locality in Henry County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,620. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Hancock is located at 36.2837°N, 88.3112°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37847.

Hancock rests in a landscape where the land itself seems to sigh, a gentle rolling terrain that speaks of ancient geological processes rather than dramatic upheaval. It lies 40.8 miles east of Crockett, TN (from Crockett, TN: bearing 91°T), and is situated 1.5 miles south-east of Paris. The soil, a rich loam, is often damp, reflecting the humid subtropical climate that nurtters a verdant growth of trees – oaks, maples, and pines – that form a dappled canopy overhead. Creeks, sometimes no more than a whisper of water over smooth stones, thread their way through the fields and woods, their banks often softened by ferns and mosses. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, particularly potent after a rain, and in the late afternoon, the sunlight, when it breaks through, casts long, benevolent shadows that seem to linger, imbuing the quietude with a sense of deep peace. The history of Hancock is intrinsically tied to the land and its resources, a story not of grand pronouncements but of quiet persistence. For generations, agriculture has been the bedrock of its economy, with small farms producing a steady yield of corn, soybeans, and tobacco, their fields stretching out like patchwork quilts under the wide sky. While larger industries have largely bypassed Hancock, its character is defined by a self-reliance, a tradition of working the soil and fostering a close-knit community. There are no towering monuments or bustling marketplaces here; instead, the distinctive charm of Hancock lies in its unpretentious authenticity, the steady hum of daily life unfolding at a pace that allows for thoughtful observation and genuine connection, a place where the quiet passage of time feels palpable.

About This Hancock Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hancock, 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 Hancock and Henry County.

Detailed location data for Hancock includes the ZIP code (38242), telephone area code (901, 865), county seat of Henry County (Paris), and school district assignment. 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 Hancock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.