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Jefferson City Tennessee Map

Explore Jefferson City, Tennessee, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Jefferson City, Tennessee

How to Use This Jefferson City, Tennessee Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Jefferson City, Tennessee. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Tennessee or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Jefferson City.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Jefferson City
State	Tennessee (TN)
County	Jefferson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	36.122311
Longitude	-83.492396
Population	8,419
Density	484.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	37760
Area Code	865
County Seat	Dandridge
School District	Jefferson County School District

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About Jefferson City, Tennessee

Jefferson City is a locality in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,419. The population density is 484.0 people per km². Jefferson City is located at 36.1223°N, 83.4924°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Jefferson City is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 37760.

Jefferson City remains a quiet anchor within the verdant expanse of eastern Tennessee, where the landscape stretches toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 12.5 miles west-southwest of Hamblen, TN (from Hamblen, TN: bearing 243°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-northwest of Dandridge. Mossy Creek flows through the landscape with a persistent, steady clarity, carving a path that has defined the local terrain for generations. The gentle topography surrounding Jefferson City reveals itself in a series of modest elevations and fertile depressions, including the quiet, sheltered expanse of Hinchey Hollow. Sunlight often catches the surface of Cherokee Lake, casting a shimmering, fractured light that settles over the land as the afternoon wanes. Residents find a familiar stillness in the presence of Centennial Park, where the intersection of open greenspace and native flora provides a sanctuary for the local wildlife.

Jefferson City traces its roots to the early development of the region, where the necessity of water power drew settlers to the banks of Mossy Creek. The local economy evolved from foundational agricultural pursuits into a diverse network of modern industry and small-scale commerce that sustains the daily life of the population. Factories and manufacturing centers maintain a steady pulse of activity, providing the structural fiber that supports the surrounding workforce. This industrious spirit reflects a long-standing commitment to self-reliance, with merchants and laborers contributing to a stable, pragmatic marketplace. The history of Jefferson City is marked by this transition from rural settlement to a center of regional production, ensuring that the work of the hands remains visible in the prosperity of the streets.

Carson-Newman University serves as an intellectual and social cornerstone, fostering a character that is defined by academic inquiry and a tradition of service. The cultural life of Jefferson City is marked by seasonal gatherings and the quiet persistence of community traditions that bring neighbors together under the wide, clear sky. While the town maintains a modest scale, it has been shaped by the presence of notable figures such as the novelist Cormac McCarthy, who spent formative years in the broader region, absorbing the stark, rugged beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. Local events often center on the shared heritage of the area, drawing people toward the common ground of parks and campus lawns. Through every changing season, Jefferson City retains a deliberate, contemplative pace that favors the steady accumulation of memories over the fleeting noise of the outside world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Centennial Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 275° W
Mossy Creek Wildlife Viewing Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 335° NW
Nelson Merry Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 357° N
Johnson Ball Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 046° NE
Black Oak Park (State Recreation Area) — 2.0 mi, 004° N
Panther Creek State Park (State Park) — 6.2 mi, 034° NE
Panther Creek (State Park) — 6.2 mi, 034° NE
Buffalo Springs Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.3 mi, 326° NW
Lakeway Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 8.5 mi, 095° E
Henderson Island Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 9.2 mi, 159° S
Old Lee Highway (Historic Ruins) — 13.8 mi, 020° N
Clinchdale Farm (Historic Ruins) — 14.2 mi, 021° N
Forbidden Caverns (Attraction) — 17.1 mi, 152° SE
John Sevier Monument (Monument) — 17.8 mi, 216° SW
Dolly Parton (Public Artwork) — 18.1 mi, 193° S
Apple Barn and Cider Mill (Attraction) — 21.0 mi, 193° S
Ramsey House Visitor Center (Museum) — 21.4 mi, 240° SW
Ramsey House Plantation (Attraction) — 21.4 mi, 240° SW
Summit Amphitheater (Theatre) — 21.8 mi, 192° S
Cooter's Place (Museum) — 22.2 mi, 192° S
The Track Family Entertainment Center (Attraction) — 22.4 mi, 192° S
The Forge Cinemas (Cinema) — 22.4 mi, 192° S
Chasing Rainbows Museum (Museum) — 22.7 mi, 186° S
Crave Golf Club (Theme Park) — 22.8 mi, 190° S
Patriot Park Liberty Bell (Monument) — 23.3 mi, 188° S
Patriot Park Patriot Missile (Monument) — 23.3 mi, 188° S
The Muse Knoxville (Museum) — 23.6 mi, 249° W
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 24.4 mi, 184° S · 521k acres
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 25.4 mi, 145° SE · 662k acres
Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 32.3 mi, 139° SE · 511k acres

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