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Lafayette Tennessee Map

Explore Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, Tennessee

How to Use This Lafayette, Tennessee Map

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

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	Lafayette
State	Tennessee (TN)
County	Macon County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	36.524044
Longitude	-86.030586
Population	5,584
Density	407.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	38544, 37083
Area Code	423, 615, 629
County Seat	Lafayette
School District	Macon County School District

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About Lafayette, Tennessee

Lafayette is a locality in Macon 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 steady, quiet presence of Town Creek, which meanders through the terrain and shapes the local environment. It lies 11.9 miles northeast of Hartsville, TN (from Hartsville, TN: bearing 41°T), and is situated 18.4 miles south-southeast of Scottsville. The land around Lafayette consists of soft, agrarian slopes that transition into the deeper, secluded shadows of Sulphur Spring Hollow just a mile away. On clear days, the distant Appalachian Mountains appear as a faint, violet bruise against the horizon, anchoring the view far to the east. For those seeking the stillness of water, Lake Number Seventeen remains the primary destination for reflection, resting eleven miles from the central square. Light at dusk here possesses a particular amber quality, turning the fields into a gilded expanse that feels remarkably permanent and still.

Lafayette grew from the hard-earned labor of early settlers who recognized the fertility of the Middle Tennessee soil. The local economy has long leaned into this productivity, with agriculture and manufacturing forming the backbone of the daily industrial rhythm. Families continue to steward the land, maintaining a tradition of industry that values the output of the earth and the skill of the craftsman. While the pace of modern trade moves quickly elsewhere, Lafayette retains a deliberate approach to commerce that prioritizes consistency and local connection. The fiber of the community is tied to these trades, ensuring that the work of the day leaves a tangible mark on the surrounding countryside.

Key Park serves as the social anchor for Lafayette, providing a public space where the community gathers to observe the changing seasons. The cultural character of the place is marked by a profound loyalty to local heritage, reflected in the small, persistent traditions that define the calendar year. Notable individuals such as the legendary country musician Kitty Wells spent formative years in the broader region, leaving a quiet influence on the area's musical identity. Events held at the park often draw residents together, reinforcing the bonds that keep the local spirit resilient and unpretentious. Life in Lafayette moves with a steady, predictable gravity, offering a grounded existence that favors the familiar over the fleeting.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Key Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 101° E
Macon County Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 130° SE
Macon Fairgrounds Park (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 248° W
Old Hickory Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.1 mi, 211° SW
Barren River Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 10.6 mi, 009° N
Barren River Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.6 mi, 009° N
Taylor Hollow Fee (Conservation Area) — 10.7 mi, 270° W
Old Hickory Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 11.1 mi, 207° SW
Cordell Hull Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 16.0 mi, 164° S
Smith County Heritage Museum (Museum) — 19.3 mi, 167° S
The Eads Museum (Museum) — 20.1 mi, 168° S
Carthage Junction Depot (Gallery) — 21.6 mi, 168° S
Barren River Lake State Resort Park (State Park) — 22.1 mi, 356° N
Gallatin Green Wave Football Stadium (Stadium) — 24.0 mi, 248° W
Sumner County Museum (Museum) — 25.1 mi, 248° W
General Hatton (Monument) — 26.2 mi, 214° SW
Capitol Theater (Cinema) — 26.2 mi, 214° SW
Flynn Creek Impact Crater marker (Monument) — 26.4 mi, 130° SE
Cold Springs Museum (Museum) — 26.9 mi, 279° W
Long Hunter (State Park) — 27.0 mi, 205° SW
Gravel Road Traditions (Museum) — 30.1 mi, 233° SW
Canoe the Caney - Satellite Location (Attraction) — 31.2 mi, 158° S
Confederate Monument (Monument) — 33.2 mi, 011° N
Fort Williams Civil War Battlefield (Registered Battlefield) — 33.2 mi, 010° N
Giant Aboriginal Statue (Attraction) — 33.9 mi, 271° W
Taylor Swift Auditorium (Theatre) — 35.5 mi, 245° SW
Backwoods Nightmare Haunted Woods (Attraction) — 36.9 mi, 216° SW
TTU Eagle Statue (Public Artwork) — 37.9 mi, 129° SE
Mammoth Cave National Park (National Park) — 39.7 mi, 358° N · 51k acres
Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 64.2 mi, 084° E · 564k acres

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