Obion Tennessee Map

About Obion, Tennessee

Obion is a locality in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,087. The population density is 325.7 people per km². Obion is located at 36.2590°N, 89.1917°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38240.

Obion lies where the land begins its gentle sag towards the Mississippi, a place where the sky feels vast and the air, especially after a summer shower, carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn. It lies 8.7 miles west-south-west of Crockett, TN (from Crockett, TN: bearing 252°T), and is situated 5.3 miles south-west of Polk. The terrain here, a fertile plain, is etched by shallow creeks and dotted with stands of sycamore and oak that offer shade to the scattered farmhouses. Life in Obion moves with the seasons, a steady pulse dictated by the turning of fields from emerald green to burnished gold. The light at dusk, a soft, diffused glow, can linger for an age, painting the western horizon in hues of rose and lavender, a quiet spectacle for those who pause long enough to witness it. The history of Obion is tied to the rich alluvial soil that has sustained agriculture for generations, primarily cotton and soybeans that stretch to the horizon. This fertile ground, a legacy of ancient rivers, has shaped the local economy since its early days, a reliance on the earth that continues to define the character of Obion. Though no grand monuments mark its past, the quiet persistence of farming families, their stories woven into the very landscape, speaks of a deep connection to this place. Occasionally, a weathered barn or a stand of mature trees, remnants of a bygone era, offer a silent testament to the enduring spirit of Obion and its people.

About This Obion Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Obion includes the ZIP code (38240), telephone area code (901), county seat of Obion County (Union City), and school district assignment (Obion 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 Obion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.