Lafayette Tennessee Map

About Lafayette, Tennessee

Lafayette is a locality in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,584. The population density is 407.4 people per km². Lafayette is located at 36.5240°N, 86.0306°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Lafayette is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 38544, 37083.

Lafayette occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, winding path of the Shaw Branch, which cuts through the terrain with a quiet, persistent energy. It lies 12.1 miles west of Cookeville, TN (from Cookeville, TN: bearing 278°T), and is situated 13.7 miles west-northwest of Putnam. The topography here is characterized by the modest, rhythmic rise and fall of the earth, creating a terrain where the horizon is often punctuated by the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Cumberland Mountains to the east. The air carries a peculiar clarity, especially during the transition of seasons when the light turns a deep, honeyed gold over the fields. Residents often look toward the nearby Alcorn Hollow, where the shadows gather early in the afternoon, or spend their leisure hours closer to the quiet, expansive waters of Cordell Hull Reservoir. The proximity of Baxter Park offers a reprieve of green space, while the occasional sound of water rushing over the stones at Cummins Falls serves as a distant, seasonal reminder of the region’s hidden geological depth.

Lafayette maintains an economy deeply rooted in the traditions of Middle Tennessee, where the pulse of the workday is measured by the steady rhythm of local agriculture and the modest hum of small-scale industry. The history of the area is etched into the very layout of the streets, reflecting a heritage of settlement that favored the fertile, inland soil over the more turbulent regions to the west. Life here moves with a deliberate, measured pace, influenced by a culture that values the maintenance of long-standing community bonds and the quiet persistence of family-owned enterprise. The town functions as a focal point for the surrounding rural expanse, where the identity of the people remains closely tied to the cycles of the land. Whether in the quiet morning hours when the mist clings to the low-lying pastures or during the bustling midday, Lafayette sustains a character that is grounded, pragmatic, and entirely its own.

About This Lafayette Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lafayette, Tennessee. Coordinates: 36.524044, -86.030586. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Lafayette includes the ZIP code (38544, 37083), telephone area code (423, 615, 629), county seat of Putnam County (Cookeville), and school district assignment (Macon County School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.