Hickman Tennessee Map

About Hickman, Tennessee

Hickman is a locality in Smith County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 276. The population density is 89.5 people per km². Hickman is located at 36.1439°N, 85.9405°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38567.

Hickman rests within a landscape that breathes the humid, verdant spirit of Middle Tennessee. It lies 19.9 miles east of Wilson, TN (from Wilson, TN: bearing 94°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south of South Carthage. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of oak and hickory, give way to fertile bottoms where the Cumberland River, a broad, unhurried artery, dictates the gentle contours of the land. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and sun-baked pine, a subtle perfume that deepens as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, casting long, softened shadows across the scattered farms and woodlands. The character of Hickman is one of quiet endurance, a place where the land's slow, persistent growth seems to mirror the unhurried pace of life itself. The history of Hickman is intrinsically tied to its fertile soil and the life-giving flow of the Cumberland River. Once a vital hub for steamboats, its economy was shaped by the agricultural bounty of the surrounding countryside, particularly tobacco and corn, crops that have long been coaxed from these rich Tennessee soils. Evidence of this past can still be glimpsed in the weathered barns and the enduring sense of community that binds its residents. While modern industry has found its footing in broader regional developments, the heart of Hickman still beats to the rhythm of the seasons, with local traditions and a deep connection to the land continuing to define its distinctive character.

About This Hickman Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hickman, 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 Hickman and Smith County.

Detailed location data for Hickman includes the ZIP code (38567), telephone area code (423), county seat of Smith County (Carthage), and school district assignment (Smith 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 Hickman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.