Lake Tansi Village Tennessee Map

About Lake Tansi Village, Tennessee

Lake Tansi Village is a locality in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Lake Tansi Village is located at 35.8834°N, 85.0472°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 38501.

Lake Tansi Village unfolds across rolling hills, a place where the dense green of Cumberland Plateau forests spills down to the shimmering expanse of its namesake lake. It lies 1.7 miles south-west of Cumberland, TN (from Cumberland, TN: bearing 230°T), and is situated 4.7 miles south-south-west of Crossville. The air here, especially in the hushed hours before dawn, carries the damp, earthy scent of pine needles and decaying leaves, a perfume that clings to the skin and settles into the lungs. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating patches of wild rhododendron and the occasional shy deer pausing at the edge of a clearing. The landscape itself feels ancient, a testament to eons of patient erosion, where shallow ravines and wooded slopes give way to the more open spaces of the village. The genesis of Lake Tansi Village is intrinsically tied to the post-war boom and the desire for recreational retreats, drawing its identity from the planned community built around a sizable reservoir. This lake, the heart of the village, was a deliberate creation, designed to offer a haven for fishing, boating, and a slower pace of life for those seeking respite from more hurried urban centers. Though not a hub of heavy industry, the local economy has long been sustained by tourism and the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to the natural beauty and the promise of quietude. The distinctive character of Lake Tansi Village is one of gentle familiarity, a place where the rhythm of days is often dictated by the sun's arc and the calls of unseen birds echoing through the trees.

About This Lake Tansi Village Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Tansi Village, Tennessee with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Village and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Lake Tansi Village 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 Village is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.