Monteagle Tennessee Map

About Monteagle, Tennessee

Monteagle is a locality in Marion County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,926. The population density is 77.6 people per km². Monteagle is located at 35.2401°N, 85.8397°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37375.

Monteagle rises from the Cumberland Plateau like an old, weathered hand, its broad, flat summit offering a panoramic sweep of rolling hills and distant, hazy valleys. It lies 19.2 miles south-east of Coffee, TN (from Coffee, TN: bearing 141°T), and is situated 5.3 miles east-north-east of Sewanee. The air here carries a distinct coolness, a whisper from the elevation that softens the sharp edges of summer and brings a crisp clarity to autumn. Ancient oaks and hickories, their limbs gnarled with age, stand sentinel along the roadways, their leaves a vibrant emerald in the spring and a fiery tapestry come October. The landscape itself is a study in quiet resilience, marked by the shallow ravines and limestone outcrops that speak of eons of slow erosion, creating a terrain that feels both grounded and subtly sculpted. Even the sunlight seems to possess a different quality, slanting through the trees in broad, golden shafts, particularly as the day begins its slow descent. The history of Monteagle is deeply entwined with its unique geography, a place that once drew visitors seeking respite from the heat of the lowlands and a cooler, more invigorating climate. This plateau sanctuary became a popular destination for summer resorts and camps, its natural beauty and refreshing breezes offering a welcome escape. The legacy of these early days is still felt in the character of Monteagle, a place that retains a sense of tranquil repose, a gentle slowing of time. While the grand hotels of yesteryear have largely faded, the spirit of gathering and appreciation for the natural world persists. The local economy, once buoyed by tourism and perhaps a whisper of logging, now finds its footing in a more diversified approach, though the enduring appeal of Monteagle's serene environment continues to draw those seeking a peaceful haven.

About This Monteagle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monteagle, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.240081, -85.839698. 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 Monteagle and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Monteagle includes the ZIP code (37356), telephone area code (615), county seat of Marion County (Jasper), and school district assignment (Grundy County School 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 Monteagle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.