Jefferson City Tennessee Map

About Jefferson City, Tennessee

Jefferson City is a locality in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,579. The population density is 466.5 people per km². Jefferson City is located at 36.1223°N, 83.4924°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37760.

Jefferson City, Tennessee, unfolds with a quiet persistence against the rolling foothills that gently embrace the Great Smoky Mountains. It lies 12.5 miles west-south-west of Hamblen, TN (from Hamblen, TN: bearing 243°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-north-west of Dandridge. The landscape here is a study in verdant moderation, where fields of corn and tobacco stretch toward the horizon, their stalks rustling like secrets in the humid air. Ancient oaks and maples, their branches gnarled with the passage of seasons, offer a dappled shade that softens the midday sun. The Nolichucky River, a broad, unhurried artery, threads its way through the valley, its waters reflecting the sky with a placid indifference that anchors the town to its natural surroundings. Jefferson City itself is a collection of brick buildings and modest homes, a place where the scent of freshly cut grass mingles with the fainter, persistent aroma of woodsmoke, hinting at lives lived with a grounded, practical grace. The history of Jefferson City is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they have worked for generations. Founded in the early 19th century, its economy has long been tied to the agricultural bounty of the valley, with tobacco, corn, and livestock forming the backbone of its prosperity. The railroad, a vital connector in its formative years, still runs through the heart of Jefferson City, a reminder of its connection to the wider world, though the pace of life here remains decidedly unhurried. The presence of Carson-Newman University adds a vibrant intellectual current to the town, its students a bright counterpoint to the seasoned residents who carry the quiet wisdom of this place. While no single industry dominates, a sense of community pervades, a shared understanding forged through shared harvests and the enduring beauty of this eastern Tennessee valley.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jefferson City, 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 Jefferson City and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Jefferson City includes the ZIP code (37760), telephone area code (865), county seat of Jefferson County (Dandridge), and school district assignment (Jefferson 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 Jefferson City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.