Kahite Tennessee Map

About Kahite, Tennessee

Kahite is a locality in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 892. The population density is 207.1 people per km². Kahite is located at 35.5701°N, 84.2408°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37885.

Kahite rests within a generous embrace of rolling hills, a verdant landscape where the Appalachian foothills begin their gentle descent. It lies 19.9 miles south-west of Maryville, TN (from Maryville, TN: bearing 230°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south of Tellico Village. The terrain here is a mosaic of mature woodlands, their canopies a deep, resonant green that softens the sharp edges of the sky, punctuated by clearings that hint at human endeavor. Streams, often no more than silver threads glinting through the undergrowth, meander with a quiet persistence, their courses dictated by the ancient contours of the land. The air itself carries a peculiar stillness, a palpable quietude broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant call of a bird, a quality that settles upon the soul like a fine dust. This corner of Monroe County has long been shaped by the fertile soil and the abundant waterways, a history etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring rhythms of agriculture and resourcefulness. For generations, the economy of Kahite has been tied to the land, with small farms yielding their bounty under the watchful gaze of the surrounding hills. The nearby Tellico River, though not directly bordering Kahite, has historically played a vital role, its currents once powering mills and providing a pathway for trade. While much of the past is now a whispered memory, the spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the natural world remains a distinctive characteristic of Kahite, a quiet testament to its enduring spirit.

About This Kahite Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kahite, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.570065, -84.240827. 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 Kahite and Monroe County.

Detailed location data for Kahite includes the ZIP code (37885), telephone area code (865), county seat of Monroe County (Madisonville), and school district assignment (Monroe 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 Kahite is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.