Oakland Tennessee Map

About Oakland, Tennessee

Oakland is a locality in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,936. The population density is 341.2 people per km². Oakland is located at 35.2261°N, 89.5382°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Oakland is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 37681, 37087, 38060.

Oakland anchors itself upon the fertile, undulating terrain of Tennessee, where the pulse of the landscape is defined by the steady, persistent flow of Bledsoe Creek. It lies 3.4 miles east of Trousdale, TN (from Trousdale, TN: bearing 90°T), and is situated 5.9 miles east of Gallatin. The earth here holds a quiet weight, its soil dark and receptive, supporting pockets of dense woodland that break the monotony of open fields. Light at dusk possesses a singular, amber clarity, catching the edges of the leaves and casting long, thin shadows that stretch toward Mutton Hollow in the distance. The air maintains a crisp, inland quality, devoid of any maritime influence, circulating instead with the scent of damp loam and the subtle, earthen musk of the region’s expansive, landlocked interior.

History in Oakland remains tied to the slow, deliberate transition from agrarian roots to the measured expansion of modern residential life. The local economy thrives on a quiet diligence, balancing the demands of growth with a respect for the surrounding natural spaces, such as the proximity of Old Hickory Recreation Area. Residents often look toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains when the horizon clears, a reminder of the vast, varied geography that defines the state. Life here moves with a rhythm dictated by the seasons rather than the clock, reflecting a community that values the solidity of its grounds and the preservation of the open, verdant spaces that define the character of Oakland.

About This Oakland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakland, Tennessee. Coordinates: 35.226102, -89.538172. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Oakland includes the ZIP code (37681, 37087, 38060), telephone area code (615, 629, 901), county seat of Sumner County (Gallatin), and school district assignment (Fayette County School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.