Monroe Tennessee Map

About Monroe, Tennessee

Monroe is a locality in Overton County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 46,545. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Monroe is located at 36.4370°N, 85.2425°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37354.

Monroe sits in Overton County, a place where the Cumberland Plateau begins to fray at its edges, spilling into rolling hills and fertile bottoms. It lies 13.4 miles north-west of Davidson, TN (from Davidson, TN: bearing 325°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-south-west of Pickett. The land here is a study in greens, from the deep, shadowed hues of the hardwood forests that climb the slopes to the bright, sun-kissed expanses of pastureland. Creeks, some mere whispers of water in dry seasons, others robust and gurgling, carve their paths through the terrain, their banks often lined with the gnarled roots of ancient oaks and maples. The air itself carries a damp, earthy scent, especially after a rain, a pervasive perfume of loam and decaying leaves that speaks of the land's enduring fertility. Even on a clear day, the light here can feel muted, filtered through the canopy, lending a quiet, contemplative quality to the landscape. The history of Monroe is tied to the land and the resources it offered. For generations, farming has been the backbone of the local economy, with families coaxing crops from the rich soil and raising livestock on the abundant grazing. This agricultural heritage is still visible in the patchwork of fields and the weathered barns dotting the countryside. While farming remains important, the shadow of a more industrial past also touches this corner of Tennessee, with echoes of coal mining in the surrounding hills. Today, the economy is a blend, with some residents commuting to larger centers for work, while others maintain the traditional ways, their lives paced by the seasons and the needs of the land. There's a quiet resilience in Monroe, a sense of community built not on grand pronouncements but on shared experiences and the enduring strength of the people who call this undulating country home.

About This Monroe Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Monroe includes the ZIP code (38573), telephone area code (423, 615), county seat of Overton County (Livingston), 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 Monroe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.