Jacksboro Tennessee Map

About Jacksboro, Tennessee

Jacksboro is a locality in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,650. The population density is 415.9 people per km². Jacksboro is located at 36.3301°N, 84.1838°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37757.

Jacksboro rests in the embrace of rolling hills, a landscape where the verdant green of summer often softens into the russet and gold of autumn. It lies 22.6 miles north-north-east of Oak Ridge, TN (from Oak Ridge, TN: bearing 12°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south-west of La Follette. The air here, particularly after a rain, carries the deep, damp scent of earth and pine, a perfume that clings to the worn wooden porches of its homes. The Cumberland Plateau, a vast, ancient tableland, forms the dramatic backdrop, its ridges a constant, silent presence. The creeks that thread through the hollows, their waters cool and clear, whisper of a quiet persistence, their journeys mirroring the slow, steady pulse of life in Jacksboro. The history of Jacksboro is deeply entwined with the coal that once breathed life into this corner of Campbell County. The echoes of pickaxes and the rumble of mine carts, though long silenced, still resonate in the stories told by its residents and in the very contours of the land, subtly shaped by decades of industry. The local economy, once dominated by the black dust of the mines, has gracefully diversified, finding its footing in agriculture and small businesses that serve the immediate needs of the community. The Cumberland River, a vital artery for the region, offers not just a scenic vista but a reminder of the historical pathways of trade and settlement that converged here, contributing to the unique character of Jacksboro.

About This Jacksboro Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Jacksboro, 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 Jacksboro and Campbell County.

Detailed location data for Jacksboro includes the ZIP code (37757), telephone area code (865), county seat of Campbell County (Jacksboro), and school district assignment (Campbell 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 Jacksboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.