Lavinia Tennessee Map

About Lavinia, Tennessee

Lavinia is a locality in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 82. The population density is 21.1 people per km². Lavinia is located at 35.8492°N, 88.6609°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38348.

Lavinia rests in a broad, shallow valley, where the land eases itself into gentle slopes that cradle fertile fields. It lies 12.7 miles north-east of Carroll, TN (from Carroll, TN: bearing 45°T), and is situated 7.3 miles west-north-west of Smith. The sky here feels immense, an endless canvas of pale blue that can, in moments, ignite with the fiery hues of sunset, painting the horizon with strokes of rose and gold. Oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching like ancient, gnarled fingers, punctuate the open spaces, offering shade and a sense of enduring presence. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening crops, a perfume unique to this quiet corner of Carroll County. The history of Lavinia is deeply entwined with the rich, dark soil that defines its agricultural character. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, primarily cotton and corn, a rhythm of planting and harvest that has shaped the lives and economy of its inhabitants. While the grand plantations of the antebellum South are a distant echo, the legacy of that era remains in the enduring spirit of the people and the quiet dignity of the scattered farmsteads. The local economy, though modest, is rooted in this agricultural heritage, with small businesses supporting the farming community and serving as gathering places where the day's news is exchanged amidst the clink of coffee cups and the murmur of conversation. There are no grand monuments, but the enduring beauty of the landscape and the resilience of its people stand as Lavinia's most notable attractions.

About This Lavinia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lavinia, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.849233, -88.66089. 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 Lavinia and Carroll County.

Detailed location data for Lavinia includes the ZIP code (38348), telephone area code (901), county seat of Carroll County (Huntingdon), and school district assignment (West Carroll Special 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 Lavinia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.