Hornsby Tennessee Map

About Hornsby, Tennessee

Hornsby is a locality in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 228. The population density is 95.5 people per km². Hornsby is located at 35.2276°N, 88.8295°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38008.

Hornsby rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle, persistent work of water and time, where the Cumberland Plateau begins its slow descent toward the Mississippi lowlands. It lies 6.8 miles west-south-west of Robertson, TN (from Robertson, TN: bearing 247°T), and is situated 9.2 miles east-south-east of Bolivar. Here, the land breathes a quiet, humid air, thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, particularly after a summer shower. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense quilt of hardwoods and evergreens, define the horizon, their contours softened by the hazy light of late afternoon. Creeks, like silver threads, meander through the valleys, their banks often overgrown with ferns and moss-laden branches, feeding into larger waterways that carry the region's slow, deliberate pulse. The character of Hornsby is one of patient endurance, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life and the land itself feels like a silent, watchful presence. The history of Hornsby is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring agricultural spirit of its people and the quiet resilience of its past. For generations, this land has sustained families through farming, the rich soil yielding crops that have been the lifeblood of the community. While the exact founding details may be lost to the mists of local lore, the legacy of those who first cleared these woods and tilled these fields remains palpable in the enduring patterns of life. The local economy, though modest, is deeply rooted in the land, with agriculture and small-scale timber operations forming the backbone. There are no sprawling industries here, no booming metropolises; instead, a quiet sense of self-sufficiency and a deep connection to the natural world define the distinctive character of Hornsby, a place where the rustle of leaves often carries more weight than the clamor of progress.

About This Hornsby Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hornsby, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.227583, -88.829501. 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 Hornsby and Hardeman County.

Detailed location data for Hornsby includes the ZIP code (38044), telephone area code (901), county seat of Hardeman County (Bolivar), and school district assignment (Hardeman 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 Hornsby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.