Palmyra Tennessee Map

About Palmyra, Tennessee

Palmyra is a locality in Montgomery County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Palmyra is located at 36.4376°N, 87.4856°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37142.

Palmyra rests in a gentle fold of Montgomery County, Tennessee, where the land rises and falls with a quiet, persistent grace. It lies 8.1 miles north-north-west of Marion, TN (from Marion, TN: bearing 339°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-west of Clarksville. The terrain here is a pleasing mix of fertile bottomlands bordering the Cumberland River and rolling hills cloaked in a dense, verdant forest that seems to swallow the midday sun, leaving only dappled shadows on the leaf-strewn paths. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and the faint, sweet perfume of honeysuckle that climbs unchecked over weathered fences. Evenings bring a soft, diffused light that bleeds across the western sky, painting the clouds in hues of rose and lavender, a peaceful benediction on the landscape. This quiet corner of Tennessee holds echoes of a past woven with the practicality of river trade and the enduring spirit of agriculture. Palmyra's story is tied to the navigable waters of the Cumberland, a lifeline that once pulsed with steamboats and the commerce they carried, linking this place to the wider world. While the grander days of riverboats may have faded, the land remains the bedrock of Palmyra's economy, with farms that have sustained families for generations continuing to yield their bounty of corn, soybeans, and hay. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the steady work of the soil, a testament to the resilience and grounded nature of the people who call Palmyra home.

About This Palmyra Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palmyra, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.437551, -87.485567. 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 Palmyra and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Palmyra includes the ZIP code (37142), telephone area code (615), county seat of Montgomery County (Clarksville), and school district assignment. 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 Palmyra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.