Oneida Tennessee Map

About Oneida, Tennessee

Oneida is a locality in Scott County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,819. The population density is 156.0 people per km². Oneida is located at 36.4981°N, 84.5127°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37841.

Oneida rests in a fold of the Cumberland Plateau, where the land rises in a series of forested ridges and deep hollows. It lies 36.3 miles east-north-east of Davidson, TN (from Davidson, TN: bearing 65°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-north-west of Huntsville. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and pine needles, a fragrance that clings to the mist as it burns off the slopes. The terrain is a complex weave of steep inclines and narrow valleys, the very contours of the land dictating the winding paths of the roads and the placement of homes. The sky, when it opens above the tree canopy, often displays a soft, diffused light, hinting at the humid summers and crisp, cool winters characteristic of this Appalachian foothill country. The character of Oneida is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world remains a constant, powerful presence. The history of Oneida is inextricably tied to the rich deposits of coal that lie beneath its undulating surface. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the demands of the mines, a demanding industry that shaped the local economy and the very spirit of its people. Though the boom times of coal extraction have waned, the legacy of that era is still visible in the weathered buildings and the ingrained stoicism of its inhabitants. The Scott County landscape itself, a tapestry of hardwood forests and tumbling streams, offers a different kind of wealth, a natural beauty that beckons hikers and those seeking the solace of the wilderness. Oneida, with its deep roots in both industry and the enduring land, continues to forge its identity, a testament to the enduring spirit of this Appalachian heartland.

About This Oneida Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oneida, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.498134, -84.512716. 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 Oneida and Scott County.

Detailed location data for Oneida includes the ZIP code (37841), telephone area code (865), county seat of Scott County (Huntsville), and school district assignment (Scott 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 Oneida is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.