Lake Tennessee Map

About Lake, Tennessee

Lake is a locality in Lake County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,393. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Lake is located at 36.3271°N, 89.4931°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38079.

Lake rests within a landscape where the earth gently swells and recedes, a soft undulation that hints at the underlying bedrock of this western Tennessee country. It lies 25.1 miles west of Crockett, TN (from Crockett, TN: bearing 275°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-south-west of Tiptonville. Here, the air carries the humid breath of the South, thick with the scent of pine and damp soil, especially after a summer shower. Fields of soybeans and corn stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of mature oak and hickory, their branches reaching skyward like patient, gnarled hands. The sky itself often seems vast and pale, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, warm shadows that soften the edges of the world. Life in Lake moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, a quiet hum of existence that resonates with the land. The history of Lake is inextricably linked to the fertile soil and the water that nourishes it. Agriculture has long been the backbone of its economy, with generations of families cultivating the land and contributing to the enduring character of the community. While large-scale industry is not a defining feature, the local economy thrives on the steady output of farms and the small businesses that support them, creating a sense of self-reliance and close-knit interdependence. The very rhythm of Lake echoes the planting and harvesting cycles, a testament to the deep, abiding connection between its people and the earth they inhabit. The quiet dignity of its past is visible in the weathered barns and the enduring structures that have witnessed decades of change.

About This Lake Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake, 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 and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Lake includes the ZIP code (38080), telephone area code (901), county seat of Lake County (Tiptonville), and school district assignment. 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 is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.