Mount Vernon Tennessee Map

About Mount Vernon, Tennessee

Mount Vernon is a locality in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Mount Vernon is located at 35.7345°N, 86.6136°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38260.

Mount Vernon unfolds across a landscape where the rolling hills of Rutherford County begin to soften, their emerald slopes yielding to fertile valleys. It lies 14.7 miles west-south-west of Murfreesboro, TN (from Murfreesboro, TN: bearing 239°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south-east of College Grove. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked earth and ripening crops, a fragrance that clings to the very fabric of the place. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like the hands of old storytellers, stand sentinel over fields of corn and soybeans, their leaves whispering secrets to the languid breeze. A quiet creek, no more than a silver ribbon winding through the green, carves its path with patient persistence, its banks lined with wild honeysuckle that spills its sweet perfume on the afternoon heat. The light, especially in the late afternoon, has a peculiar golden quality, as if the sun itself is reluctant to leave this tranquil corner of Tennessee. The history of Mount Vernon is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that dot its landscape, a testament to generations who coaxed a living from this rich soil. Once, this land buzzed with the industry of agriculture, its economy driven by the bounty of the earth, a legacy that still echoes in the weathered barns and sturdy farmhouses that dot the countryside. While no grand universities or bustling metropolises define Mount Vernon, its character is forged in a quieter, more enduring spirit. Local traditions, passed down through families like precious heirlooms, still find expression in community gatherings and shared stories. The pace of life here is unhurried, a gentle rhythm that allows for contemplation and connection, a stark contrast to the clamor of distant cities.

About This Mount Vernon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon and Rutherford County.

Detailed location data for Mount Vernon includes the ZIP code (37060), telephone area code (615, 901), county seat of Rutherford County (Murfreesboro), 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 Mount Vernon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.