Oakdale Tennessee Map

About Oakdale, Tennessee

Oakdale is a locality in Morgan County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 175. The population density is 83.5 people per km². Oakdale is located at 35.9856°N, 84.5533°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37748.

Oakdale exhales a quiet, lived-in character, its buildings a patchwork of sturdy brick and weathered clapboard that seem to settle into the rolling hills like old friends. It lies 10.3 miles north of Roane, TN (from Roane, TN: bearing 3°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-south-east of Morgan. The land here is a gentle, wooded embrace, where the Cumberland Plateau begins to soften its rugged edges, allowing wide, sun-drenched valleys to unfurl. Streams, fed by the abundant rainfall, meander through the landscape, their banks often lined with the deep green of moss-covered rocks and the rustle of unseen creatures. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the cool, earthy scent of damp soil and pine, a refreshing balm that speaks of the region's enduring natural beauty. The history of Oakdale is deeply entwined with the very earth it rests upon, a story shaped by the bounty of the land and the ingenuity of its people. Once a vital hub for the timber and coal industries, remnants of this industrious past can still be glimpsed, though the economy has gracefully shifted its focus. Today, Oakdale thrives on a more diversified approach, with small businesses and agricultural ventures contributing to its steady pulse. The nearby waterways, like the Emory River, have always played a crucial role, offering both a source of sustenance and a pathway for connection, and their quiet lapping against the banks provides a constant, soothing soundtrack to everyday life in Oakdale.

About This Oakdale Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Oakdale, 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 Oakdale and Morgan County.

Detailed location data for Oakdale includes the ZIP code (37188), telephone area code (423, 865), county seat of Morgan County (Wartburg), and school district assignment (Morgan 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 Oakdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.