Oakland Tennessee Map

About Oakland, Tennessee

Oakland is a locality in Knox County, Tennessee, United States. Oakland is located at 36.0317°N, 83.9107°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38060.

Oakland unfolds as a quiet breath drawn from the rolling hills of East Tennessee, where the land breathes in gentle swells and dips, a verdant quilt stitched with the deep greens of mature forests and the softer hues of cultivated fields. It lies 3.7 miles west-north-west of Knox, TN (from Knox, TN: bearing 284°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north of Knoxville. The air here, particularly after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the faint sweetness of honeysuckle that climbs with determined grace over weathered fences. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid haze, often falls in diffused shafts, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the still air of a country road, and lending a soft, almost ethereal glow to the scattered farmhouses and barns that dot the landscape. The character of Oakland is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, mirroring the slow, deliberate flow of the nearby waterways. The history of Oakland is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of family farms that have worked this land for generations. While the specific industries have shifted over time, the echoes of a past tied to farming and timber remain, a subtle current beneath the surface of everyday life. The local economy, while not marked by grand pronouncements or bustling metropolises, thrives on the resilience of its people and the land's enduring capacity. There's a distinct sense of place here, a quiet pride in roots that run deep, and a shared understanding of the rhythms of the seasons that shape the lives of Oakland's residents. The distinctive character of Oakland is not found in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the subtle beauty of its natural surroundings.

About This Oakland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakland, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.031749, -83.910741. 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 Oakland and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Oakland includes the ZIP code (37681), telephone area code (615, 629, 901), county seat of Knox County (Knoxville), and school district assignment (Fayette 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 Oakland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.