Parrottsville Tennessee Map

About Parrottsville, Tennessee

Parrottsville is a locality in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 374. The population density is 181.9 people per km². Parrottsville is located at 36.0093°N, 83.0924°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37843.

Parrottsville unfolds its quiet charm where the rolling foothills begin their insistent climb toward the Great Smoky Mountains. It lies 5.3 miles north-north-east of Cocke, TN (from Cocke, TN: bearing 18°T), and is situated 6.1 miles east-north-east of Newport. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, especially after a rain, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a soft, golden hue across the patchwork fields of corn and tobacco. Farmhouses, weathered by seasons of sun and snow, dot the landscape, their white paint often peeling gently, revealing the warm wood beneath. The Nolichucky River, a vital artery, snakes through the valley, its waters a deep, murmuring presence that dictates the very rhythm of life in Parrottsville. This particular corner of Cocke County holds a history as layered as the sedimentary rock that underpins its terrain. Founded by early settlers who sought fertile ground and proximity to water, Parrottsville has long been sustained by the bounty of its land. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture, still sees farming as its backbone, with tobacco and corn remaining significant crops, though a growing interest in artisanal crafts and small businesses is beginning to add new threads to the economic tapestry. The old general store, a relic of a bygone era, still serves as a gathering place, its shelves stocked with essentials and local curiosities, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this peaceful settlement.

About This Parrottsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parrottsville, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.009265, -83.092378. 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 Parrottsville and Cocke County.

Detailed location data for Parrottsville includes the ZIP code (37843), telephone area code (865), county seat of Cocke County (Newport), and school district assignment (Cocke 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 Parrottsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.