Huntsville, Scott County
Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, Scott County.
| City | Huntsville |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Scott |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 36.409801 |
| Longitude | -84.490494 |
| Population | 1,814 |
| Density | 75.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 37771, 37756 |
| Area Code | 865 |
| County Seat | Huntsville |
| School District | Scott County School District |
Huntsville is a locality in Scott County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,814. The population density is 75.9 people per km². Huntsville is located at 36.4098°N, 84.4905°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37756.
Huntsville rests within a fold of Scott County, where the Cumberland Plateau begins to assert its rugged character. It lies 30.2 miles north-north-west of Oak Ridge, TN (from Oak Ridge, TN: bearing 336°T), and is situated 6.2 miles south-south-east of Oneida. The land here rises and falls with a quiet persistence, a landscape of wooded slopes and narrow valleys that hold the secrets of rainfall and the slow work of erosion. Oak and hickory trees, their bark rough with the years, dominate the higher ground, while in the hollows, the air often carries the cool, damp scent of ferns and moss. As the sun dips, the light slants through the dense canopy, painting the undergrowth in shifting shades of amber and deep shadow, a fleeting beauty that seems to absorb the day's last warmth. The story of Huntsville is one deeply entwined with the resources of this terrain. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile creek bottoms, the area’s economy has historically been shaped by timber and agriculture, with coal mining leaving its indelible mark on the surrounding hills. Though the echoes of that industry have softened, the spirit of self-reliance and community persists, evident in the unhurried rhythm of life. Local traditions, passed down through generations, still find expression in gatherings and the shared understanding of a life lived close to the land. Huntsville, in its unassuming way, embodies a quiet resilience, a place where the enduring strength of nature and the tenacity of its people are in constant, subtle conversation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Huntsville, 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 Huntsville and Scott County.
Detailed location data for Huntsville includes the ZIP code (37771), telephone area code (865), county seat of Scott County (Huntsville), and school district assignment (Scott 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 Huntsville 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. |