Pegram Tennessee Map

About Pegram, Tennessee

Pegram is a locality in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,089. The population density is 118.1 people per km². Pegram is located at 36.1006°N, 87.0511°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37143.

Pegram rests in a hollow where the land begins to softly roll, a place where the Cumberland River's influence is felt in the humid air that often carries the scent of damp earth and pine. It lies 6.5 miles south-south-east of Cheatham, TN (from Cheatham, TN: bearing 154°T), and is situated 6.7 miles west-north-west of Bellevue. The terrain here is a gentle rise and fall, not dramatic, but enough to shape the way the sunlight filters through the dense canopy of hardwoods, creating a dappled mosaic on the winding roads. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out, their green stalks whispering secrets to the wind, bordered by woodlands that hold the quiet stillness of ages. Even in the heat of summer, a persistent coolness seems to emanate from the shaded groves and the shallow creeks that thread their way through the landscape, giving Pegram a character both serene and resilient. The history of Pegram is deeply entwined with the fertile ground and the waterways that have sustained life here for generations. Early settlers were drawn to the rich soil, establishing farms that still form the backbone of the local economy, with tobacco and livestock being long-standing staples. The quiet hum of agricultural life is punctuated by the occasional rumble of a truck heading to market, a reminder of the practical endeavors that keep Pegram moving forward. While not a place of grand monuments, the very air seems to carry the echoes of those who cleared the land, built the simple homes, and carved out a life from the Tennessee earth. The distinctive character of Pegram lies in this enduring connection to the land, a subtle legacy that shapes the present day.

About This Pegram Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Pegram includes the ZIP code (37143), telephone area code (615), county seat of Cheatham County (Ashland City), and school district assignment (Cheatham 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 Pegram is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.