Lake Tansi Tennessee Map

About Lake Tansi, Tennessee

Lake Tansi is a locality in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,437. The population density is 199.6 people per km². Lake Tansi is located at 35.8728°N, 85.0544°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38572.

Lake Tansi unfolds as a verdant embrace, its waters a placid mirror reflecting the rolling hills that cradle it. It lies 2.5 miles south-west of Cumberland, TN (from Cumberland, TN: bearing 223°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-south-west of Crossville. The landscape here is a gentle swell of deciduous forests, their leaves a shifting mosaic of emerald and gold through the seasons, giving way to open meadows where wildflowers paint the earth with ephemeral brushstrokes. The air, especially in the hushed hours before dawn, carries the clean scent of pine and damp soil, a quiet exhalation from the land itself. Along the water's edge, the shorelines are a mix of soft, sandy stretches, perfect for the quiet contemplation of the sun’s slow descent, and rocky outcroppings that speak of an older, more rugged earth. The story of Lake Tansi is one of transformation, from a region historically shaped by agricultural pursuits and the quiet industry of its people, to a place where recreation and a slower pace of life now hold sway. While the echoes of past livelihoods might linger in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of the locals, the present economy largely revolves around the serene beauty of the lake and its surrounding natural attractions. This locality draws visitors seeking respite, drawn by the promise of quiet days spent fishing from a rented boat or evenings filled with the chirping symphony of unseen crickets. It is a place where the days tend to unfold with a deliberate, unhurried grace, allowing the natural world to dictate its own gentle rhythm.

About This Lake Tansi Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Tansi, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.872846, -85.054402. 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 Lake Tansi and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Lake Tansi includes the ZIP code (38572), telephone area code (423), county seat of Cumberland County (Crossville), and school district assignment (Cumberland County School District). 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 Lake Tansi is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.