Meigs Tennessee Map

About Meigs, Tennessee

Meigs is a locality in Meigs County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 13,578. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Meigs is located at 35.5194°N, 84.7942°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37317.

Meigs rests in the embrace of rolling hills, where the land slopes gently toward the Tennessee River. It lies 11.5 miles north-west of McMinn, TN (from McMinn, TN: bearing 314°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-south-west of Scott. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a hushed stillness, broken only by the distant hum of cicadas and the rustle of leaves in the broadleaf forests. Fields of corn and hay stretch across the landscape, their green interrupted by the darker, denser stands of oak and hickory that climb the inclines. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints fleeting patterns on the dusty roads and the weathered facades of scattered farmhouses, lending a quiet, almost sacred, quality to the scene. The very earth seems to breathe a slow, steady rhythm, a testament to the enduring presence of nature in Meigs. This corner of Meigs County has long been shaped by the fertile soil and the vital artery of the Tennessee River. For generations, agriculture has been the bedrock of its economy, with families cultivating the land that has sustained them. Evidence of earlier times can be glimpsed in the remnants of old farmsteads and the stories passed down through families, whispering of a simpler, harder existence. While farming remains a cornerstone, the proximity to the river also hints at a history of transportation and trade, a lifeline connecting Meigs to the wider world. Today, a quiet industriousness pervades, a blend of tradition and adaptation, where the pace of life allows for contemplation and a deep connection to the natural world.

About This Meigs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Meigs, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.519359, -84.794209. 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 Meigs and Meigs County.

Detailed location data for Meigs includes the ZIP code (37322), telephone area code (615), county seat of Meigs County (Decatur), 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 Meigs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.