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Knoxville Tennessee Map

Explore Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, Tennessee

How to Use This Knoxville, Tennessee Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Knoxville, 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 Knoxville.

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

Latitude	35.97068
Longitude	-83.94927
Population	190,740
Density	746.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	37902, 37909, 37901, 37912, 37914
Area Code	865
County Seat	Knoxville
School District	Knox County School District

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About Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville is a locality in Knox County, Tennessee, United States. With a population of 190,740, Knoxville is a major urban centre in Tennessee. The population density is 746.0 people per km². Knoxville is located at 35.9707°N, 83.9493°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Knoxville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 37902, 37909, 37901.

Knoxville defines its character through the persistent, quiet movement of Second Creek, which carves a path through the urban landscape toward the wider waters of Fort Loudoun Lake. It lies 5.7 miles southwest of Knox, TN (from Knox, TN: bearing 226°T), and is situated 7.8 miles southeast of Powell. The air here holds the weight of the interior, carrying a humidity that softens the edges of the afternoon light as it falls across the varied terrain. Beyond the immediate sprawl of the grid, the horizon is punctuated by the distant, hazy blue silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains, creating a boundary that feels both protective and immense. In the nearby expanse of Dutch Valley, the ground settles into a stillness that contrasts with the rhythmic activity of the streets, while the Norris Forestry Research Area remains a quiet, verdant lung for the region, offering a dense, wooded counterpoint to the paved passages of the town.

Knoxville traces its origins to the late eighteenth century, beginning as a frontier outpost that grew in tandem with the push of settlement into the interior territories. The early builders recognized the utility of the river confluence, establishing a center that would eventually serve as a gateway for trade moving between the eastern ridges and the western plains. Over the generations, the architecture of the streets has shifted from rough-hewn timber and brick to a more complex layering of masonry and steel, preserving a sense of endurance that lingers in the older districts. The founding impulse was one of necessity and commerce, a drive that transformed a modest river landing into a nexus of governance and exchange that anchored the developing identity of the surrounding region.

Economic life in Knoxville is anchored by a blend of industrial heritage and a forward-looking commitment to research and education. The presence of major institutions like the University of Tennessee serves as a primary engine for the local workforce, fostering a culture of innovation that ripples through the surrounding tech and manufacturing sectors. Infrastructure projects have long sought to balance the needs of heavy transit with the preservation of communal spaces, ensuring that the flow of goods does not overwhelm the daily rhythm of the inhabitants. As a hub for regional logistics, Knoxville relies on a steady network of roads and rail, while its commitment to intellectual development ensures that a steady stream of graduates enters the local economy, keeping the professional landscape in a state of constant, productive renewal.

Culture in Knoxville finds its loudest expression in the fervor surrounding college sports, where the orange-clad crowds at the stadium dictate the emotional temperature of the autumn weekends. The town maintains a vibrant calendar of events, with Worlds Fair Park serving as a central stage for seasonal festivals and public gatherings that bring a sense of cohesion to the population. Literary and musical figures, including the celebrated author Cormac McCarthy, have long drawn inspiration from the specific textures of this landscape, finding poetry in the intersection of grit and geography. Landmarks like the prominent Sunsphere serve as visual anchors, rising above the canopy to remind observers of the town's history of transformation, while the sprawling green spaces along the water provide a necessary refuge for those seeking a moment of quiet reflection away from the steady, industrious pace of modern life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 135° SE
McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 145° SE
Market Square (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 108° E
Tennessee Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 1.9 mi, 110° E
Knoxville Museum of Art (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 104° E
World's Fair Park (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 118° SE
Sunsphere (Landmark) — 2.0 mi, 118° SE
Old City (Historic Site) — 2.2 mi, 097° E
Ijams Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 4.2 mi, 121° SE
Zoo Knoxville (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.6 mi, 083° E
Ed Cothren Pool (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 197° S
John Tarleton Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 206° SW
Tyson Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 171° S
Fort Loudoun Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 182° S
Knox Selfie Lab (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 096° E
University of Tennessee Knoxville art Gallery (Gallery) — 1.6 mi, 094° E
Wimmer Stadium (Stadium) — 1.7 mi, 068° E
University of Tennessee Agriculture Farm Mound (Historic Ruins) — 1.7 mi, 162° S
Broadway Studios and Gallery (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 059° NE
Torchbearer Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 134° SE
Million Dollar Fire (Historic Ruins) — 1.7 mi, 099° E
Regal Theater (Cinema) — 1.8 mi, 103° E
Knoxville Historic Train (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 119° SE
Caswell Park (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 072° E
River Bluff Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 148° SE
Winstead Mansion (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 084° E
Christian-Newsom Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 059° NE
Governor Ned Mcwherter Riverside Landing Park (State Recreation Area) — 2.9 mi, 099° E
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 18.6 mi, 161° S · 521k acres
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 30.1 mi, 191° S · 662k acres

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