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LaFollette Tennessee Map

Explore LaFollette, 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 LaFollette, Tennessee

How to Use This LaFollette, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	36.382857
Longitude	-84.119925
Population	6,818
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	37766
Area Code	865
County Seat	Jacksboro

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About LaFollette, Tennessee

LaFollette is a locality in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,818. The population density is 480.0 people per km². LaFollette is located at 36.3829°N, 84.1199°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37766.

LaFollette emerges from the landscape where the steady, clear waters of Ollis Creek carve a path through the earth. It lies 19.3 miles north of Clinton, TN (from Clinton, TN: bearing 2°T). The terrain surrounding LaFollette rises into gentle, uneven elevations that eventually give way to the distant, hazy silhouette of the Cumberland Mountains on the horizon. Within a mile, the basin of Long Hollow provides a low-lying contrast to the surrounding ridges, while the vast, stillness of Norris Lake serves as a primary feature of the local topography. Sunlight often catches the dust motes above the open fields at dusk, casting a long, amber glow that settles firmly on the quiet ground. This inland region feels removed from the frantic pace of larger hubs, favoring the persistent, honest character of the high country.

LaFollette grew from the industrial ambitions of the turn of the century, rooted deeply in the extraction and processing of the earth’s natural resources. Early commerce flourished around the coal and iron trades, which defined the economic rhythms of the neighborhood for generations. As the demands of the modern market shifted, the economy transitioned toward a broader base of manufacturing and local service industries that sustain the residents today. The history of the area remains visible in the sturdy, brick-fronted buildings that anchor the main streets, suggesting a time when manual labor was the primary currency. Hard work remains a quiet virtue here, woven into the routine of daily life as people manage the transition from the old industrial ways to a more diversified future.

Cultural life in LaFollette gathers strength from the shared history of the Appalachian foothills and the enduring presence of Liberty Park. This public space offers a common ground for gatherings, marking the center of civic engagement where the community celebrates its local heritage during regional events. The atmosphere is defined by a deliberate, measured pace, where neighbors recognize one another in the quiet aisles of local shops. While the town remains modest in scale, it has occasionally been noted as the birthplace of figures like the influential country musician Roy Acuff, whose legacy echoes the musical traditions of the broader region. Visitors often find that the stillness of the landscape and the directness of the people provide a sense of clarity that is difficult to find in more populated centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Liberty Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 199° S
North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 314° NW
Pine Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 230° SW
Cove Lake (State Park) — 5.9 mi, 226° SW
Tackett Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 043° NE
Chuck Swan State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 6.6 mi, 126° SE
Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area & State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 6.9 mi, 127° SE
Cove Creek Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 7.0 mi, 167° S · 5,964 acres
Agee (Historic Ruins) — 7.5 mi, 140° SE
Norris Dam (State Park) — 8.6 mi, 180° S
Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 10.5 mi, 287° W
Fort Anderson (Monument) — 11.9 mi, 193° S
Ghosts of Convict Miners (Monument) — 11.9 mi, 193° S
American Chestnuts (Monument) — 12.0 mi, 193° S
Loyston (Historic Ruins) — 12.5 mi, 131° SE
Museum of Appalachia (Museum) — 14.2 mi, 168° S
Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 14.9 mi, 346° N · 564k acres
Train Cars (Attraction) — 17.9 mi, 259° W
Winona General Store (Attraction) — 18.1 mi, 269° W
Carr Gap Overlook (Viewpoint) — 18.3 mi, 062° NE
Lulu's Epoxitorium (Gallery) — 19.3 mi, 182° S
Abandoned Train (Attraction) — 21.8 mi, 222° SW
Oak Ridge Playhouse (Theatre) — 25.4 mi, 195° S
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 26.1 mi, 306° NW · 114k acres
Oak Ridge Children's Museum (Museum) — 26.3 mi, 199° S
American Museum of Science and Energy (Museum) — 26.6 mi, 196° S
The Oak Ridge History Museum (Museum) — 26.8 mi, 198° S
The Muse Knoxville (Museum) — 29.7 mi, 154° SE
Broadway Studios and Gallery (Gallery) — 29.7 mi, 158° S
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 48.6 mi, 161° S · 521k acres

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