Kimberlin Heights Tennessee Map

About Kimberlin Heights, Tennessee

Kimberlin Heights is a locality in Knox County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Kimberlin Heights is located at 35.9306°N, 83.7513°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37920.

Kimberlin Heights unfolds as a place where the rolling Cumberland Plateau begins its gentle descent, its landscape a study in verdant transition. It lies 8.1 miles south-east of Knox, TN (from Knox, TN: bearing 139°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-south-east of Knoxville. Here, the undulating terrain is punctuated by stands of mature hardwood, their canopies a deep, breathing green against the often-clear Tennessee sky. Creeks, mere whispers in the spring melt, become more substantial ribbons by summer, their waters a cool, dark promise reflecting the dappled sunlight. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a constant, quiet reminder of the wildness that still presses in at the edges of human habitation. The history of Kimberlin Heights is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its land and the industry it once fostered. Once a hub for mining operations that drew a diverse populace, the echoes of that past can still be felt in the topography and the enduring spirit of its residents. While the deep seams of coal are largely a memory, the local economy has adapted, finding new life in agriculture and small businesses that serve the surrounding agricultural lands. The distinctive character of Kimberlin Heights is a mosaic of these shifts, a testament to resilience where the rhythm of the days is still dictated more by the sun and seasons than by the relentless pulse of a metropolis.

About This Kimberlin Heights Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Kimberlin Heights, 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 Kimberlin Heights and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Kimberlin Heights includes the ZIP code (37920), telephone area code (865), county seat of Knox County (Knoxville), and school district assignment. 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 Kimberlin Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.