Macon Tennessee Map

About Macon, Tennessee

Macon is a locality in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 24,004. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Macon is located at 35.1531°N, 89.4898°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37110.

Macon rests in a gentle hollow, where the land begins to softly fold and swell, hinting at the broader contours of Fayette County. It lies 2.1 miles north-north-west of Fayette, TN (from Fayette, TN: bearing 335°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south-south-west of Warren. Here, the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of fertile soil, a subtle perfume that clings to the low-slung buildings and the wide, tree-lined streets. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the arthritic fingers of time, cast dappled shadows across lawns that spill into the quiet lanes. The sky above Macon seems to stretch with an almost theatrical expanse, particularly in the twilight hours when the fading sun bleeds a bruised, glorious spectrum of purples and oranges across the horizon, a silent spectacle that stills the day's gentle hum. The heart of Macon beats with a rhythm tied to the land, its history a quiet narrative of agriculture and community. For generations, the rich, dark earth has yielded its bounty, shaping the local economy around the cultivation of crops that define the region. While the landscape itself offers no grand pronouncements, it whispers tales of those who have worked its soil, their lives intertwined with the seasons and the predictable cycles of planting and harvest. The distinctive character of Macon is not found in towering monuments but in the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet resilience reflected in the enduring charm of its modest, well-kept homes and the unhurried pace of daily life.

About This Macon Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Macon includes the ZIP code (38060), telephone area code (901, 615), county seat of Fayette County (Somerville), 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 Macon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.