Hohenwald, Tennessee — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hohenwald, Lewis County.
| City | Hohenwald |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Lewis |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.547851 |
| Longitude | -87.551963 |
| Population | 3,884 |
| Density | 277.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 38462 |
| Area Code | 901 |
| County Seat | Hohenwald |
| School District | Lewis County School District |
Hohenwald is a locality in Lewis County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,884. The population density is 277.8 people per km². Hohenwald is located at 35.5479°N, 87.5520°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38462.
Hohenwald rests in the rolling hills of Lewis County, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with the quiet persistence of nature. It lies 23.5 miles west-south-west of Maury, TN (from Maury, TN: bearing 258°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north-west of Lewis. The terrain here is a study in gentle contours, a mosaic of verdant pastures and dense woodlands that climb and dip with an easy grace. Oak and hickory trees, ancient sentinels, cast dappled shadows across the infrequent clearings, their leaves whispering secrets to the passing breeze. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine, a perfume that speaks of the surrounding forests and the slow, deliberate pulse of the countryside. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, possesses a soft, diffused quality, illuminating the landscape with a gentle, golden hue that softens the edges of the world. The story of Hohenwald is one of adaptation and resilience, a narrative etched into the very character of its people and the land they inhabit. Founded by German settlers who were drawn to the area's fertile soil and abundant timber, the town has long relied on agriculture and forestry for its sustenance. Evidence of this heritage can still be seen in the sturdy, practical architecture that graces the streets, reflecting a no-nonsense approach to life. While the lumber mills and small farms have always formed the bedrock of the local economy, Hohenwald has also found a niche in attracting a growing number of artisans and craftspeople, drawn by the very same quietude and natural beauty that first captivated its founders. This blend of the traditional and the creative gives Hohenwald a distinctive, unhurried rhythm, a sense that progress is measured not in haste, but in the steady, enduring growth of the trees and the turning of the seasons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hohenwald, 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 Hohenwald and Lewis County.
Detailed location data for Hohenwald includes the ZIP code (38462), telephone area code (901), county seat of Lewis County (Hohenwald), and school district assignment (Lewis 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 Hohenwald is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |