Newcomb Tennessee Map

About Newcomb, Tennessee

Newcomb is a locality in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Newcomb is located at 36.5537°N, 84.1660°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37819.

Newcomb rests in a hollow where the Cumberland Mountains begin to soften their rugged edges, a place where the land folds gently into rolling hills carpeted in dense hardwood forests. It lies 29.9 miles west of Claiborne, TN (from Claiborne, TN: bearing 280°T), and is situated 3.2 miles south-west of Jellico. The air here, especially after a rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a mingling of damp soil and pine needles that feels ancient and grounding. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of fern and moss on the forest floor, and the occasional open field reveals a patchwork of greens and browns, hinting at the agricultural life that has long shaped this terrain. The mountains themselves, not jagged peaks but rounded, forested shoulders, seem to embrace Newcomb, their slopes a constant, quiet presence. This corner of Campbell County has a history deeply intertwined with the extraction of its natural resources, particularly coal, a legacy that has left its mark on the land and the character of its people. The economy, once driven by the rhythms of mining and timber, now finds a steadier pulse in small businesses and the enduring strength of family farms that have been tended for generations. The clear, cool waters of nearby streams, fed by mountain springs, offer a quiet beauty and a place of respite, their banks often lined with the sturdy, weathered fences of old homesteads. Newcomb, in its unhurried way, carries the quiet dignity of a place that has seen its share of hardship and resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called it home.

About This Newcomb Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Newcomb, 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 Newcomb and Campbell County.

Detailed location data for Newcomb includes the ZIP code (37819), telephone area code (865), county seat of Campbell County (Jacksboro), 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 Newcomb is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.