Oakland Tennessee Map

About Oakland, Tennessee

Oakland is a locality in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States. Oakland is located at 36.5006°N, 86.8306°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38060.

Oakland rests in a gentle embrace of rolling Tennessee terrain, where the earth exhales the scent of fertile soil and the sky stretches vast and blue. It lies 17.9 miles north-west of Hendersonville, TN (from Hendersonville, TN: bearing 319°T), and is situated 3.1 miles east of Springfield. Fields of corn and soybeans undulate across the landscape, their green hues deepening with the afternoon sun, before giving way to stands of mature oak and maple that whisper in the persistent breeze. The air, especially in the hushed moments before dusk, carries a quiet stillness, broken only by the distant hum of a tractor or the sharp call of a hawk circling high above. This is a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath, a patient observer of the seasons and the lives that unfold upon its broad shoulders. The history of Oakland is a quiet narrative, intertwined with the agricultural backbone of Robertson County. For generations, the rich loam here has supported the cultivation of crops, a legacy that continues to shape the local economy, though modern diversification has brought new life. The rhythm of life in Oakland is defined by the steady pulse of small-town America, where neighbors know each other’s names and the days unfold with a predictable, comforting pace. While grand monuments are absent, the enduring spirit of its founders, who sought sustenance and a peaceful existence from this land, is evident in the enduring character of Oakland.

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: 36.500601, -86.830553. 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 Robertson County.

Detailed location data for Oakland includes the ZIP code (37681), telephone area code (615, 629, 901), county seat of Robertson County (Springfield), 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.