Mount Carmel Tennessee Map

About Mount Carmel, Tennessee

Mount Carmel is a locality in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,472. The population density is 319.9 people per km². Mount Carmel is located at 36.5454°N, 82.6610°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37645.

Mount Carmel unfolds into a landscape of rolling hills and fertile valleys, a region where the Appalachian foothills begin their gentle descent. It lies 1.9 miles south of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 180°T), and is situated 5.5 miles west of Kingsport. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, especially after a summer shower, and the light at dusk often spills across the western horizon in hues of soft amber and rose, painting the sky above the cultivated fields and scattered woodlands. The terrain itself feels worn smooth by ages of rain and wind, a testament to the enduring presence of nature, with small streams and creeks that thread their way through the land, their murmur a constant, quiet soundtrack to the days. The history of Mount Carmel is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the steady flow of the nearby rivers, an economy historically shaped by agriculture and the bounty of the land. For generations, families have worked these fields, cultivating crops that have sustained them and contributed to the broader regional economy, a tradition that continues to define the character of Mount Carmel. The presence of the railroad, a vital artery in its formative years, still echoes in the way the land is laid out, a reminder of a past era of connection and commerce that once pulsed through this quiet corner of Appalachia.

About This Mount Carmel Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Carmel, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.545377, -82.66099. 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 Mount Carmel and Hawkins County.

Detailed location data for Mount Carmel includes the ZIP code (38019), telephone area code (731), county seat of Hawkins County (Rogersville), and school district assignment (Hawkins 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 Mount Carmel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.