Jamestown Tennessee Map

About Jamestown, Tennessee

Jamestown is a locality in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,230. The population density is 266.9 people per km². Jamestown is located at 36.4276°N, 84.9319°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38556.

Jamestown, Tennessee, unfurls itself across rolling hills that suggest a gentle, persistent sculpting by ancient waters, where the Cumberland Plateau begins its slow surrender to lower elevations. It lies 14.1 miles north-east of Davidson, TN (from Davidson, TN: bearing 43°T), and is situated 4.3 miles north-north-west of Fentress. The landscape here is a quilt of dense woodlands, their leafy canopies a deep, resonant green in the summer months, interspersed with fields of corn and tobacco that catch the sun in broad, golden swathes. Creeks, born from the plateau's springs, thread their way through the terrain, their murmur a constant, quiet soundtrack to the land. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, especially after a rain, a blend of damp earth and pine needles, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, honeyed shadows that imbue the rolling fields with a profound, almost ethereal beauty. The story of Jamestown is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Fentress County, a legacy evident in the weathered barns and family farms that dot the countryside, many of which have been passed down through generations. The local economy, while diversified, still holds a strong connection to the land, with timber and agriculture playing significant roles, alongside burgeoning small businesses that cater to the needs of its residents. A particular charm of Jamestown lies in its unhurried pace of life, a rhythm that allows for genuine connection and a shared sense of community, where neighbors still know each other's names and the past feels very much present in the enduring spirit of the place.

About This Jamestown Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Jamestown, 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 Jamestown and Fentress County.

Detailed location data for Jamestown includes the ZIP code (38015), telephone area code (615, 629, 423), county seat of Fentress County (Jamestown), and school district assignment (Fentress 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 Jamestown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.