Parkers Crossroads Tennessee Map

About Parkers Crossroads, Tennessee

Parkers Crossroads is a locality in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 298. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Parkers Crossroads is located at 35.7790°N, 88.3931°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38388.

Parkers Crossroads lies cradled in the gentle rolling terrain of western Tennessee, where the cultivated fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the humid, hazy air. It lies 24.0 miles east-north-east of Lawrence, TN (from Lawrence, TN: bearing 68°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east-south-east of Smith. The land itself seems to breathe a quiet contentment, the soil a deep, rich loam that yields readily to the plow. Oak and hickory trees, their branches often draped with Spanish moss, form scattered copses that punctuate the open farmland, offering pockets of dappled shade where the afternoon sun, when it breaks through the cloud cover, casts long, languid shadows. The air, especially in the early morning or late evening, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and growing things, a subtle perfume that speaks of the enduring agricultural heart of this place. This nexus of routes, Parkers Crossroads, has long served as a point of passage, its history interwoven with the movement of people and goods across the landscape. While the echoes of Civil War skirmishes may linger in the broader region, the immediate character of Parkers Crossroads is defined by its steady, unassuming economy, largely rooted in the bountiful harvests of its surrounding farms. The rhythm here is dictated by the seasons and the market prices for cotton, grain, and livestock, a predictable cadence that underpins the daily lives of its residents. The most notable landmark, a testament to both commerce and community, is the cluster of businesses that have coalesced around the intersection, serving as informal gathering points where news is exchanged and the day’s work is discussed, often over a simple, hearty meal.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Parkers Crossroads, 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 Parkers Crossroads and Henderson County.

Detailed location data for Parkers Crossroads includes the ZIP code (38388), telephone area code (901), county seat of Henderson County (Lexington), 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 Parkers Crossroads is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.