Pelham Tennessee Map

About Pelham, Tennessee

Pelham is a locality in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 704. The population density is 10.0 people per km². Pelham is located at 35.3101°N, 85.8808°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37366.

Pelham unfurls against a backdrop of rolling hills, a landscape softened by the humid embrace of the Cumberland Plateau. It lies 14.1 miles south-east of Coffee, TN (from Coffee, TN: bearing 136°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-north-east of Sewanee. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands that spill down into the valley. Small farms, their fields a patchwork of green and brown, dot the terrain, interspersed with stands of mature oak and hickory. The gentle slopes cradle the settlement, giving it a sense of quiet containment, as if the land itself has drawn a protective arm around this corner of Grundy County. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, has a diffused quality, bathing the scene in a muted, diffused light that seems to linger, especially in the late afternoon. The roots of Pelham run deep, intertwined with the history of coal mining and timber that once defined much of this region's economy. Though those industries have largely receded, leaving behind a quiet legacy, the resilience of the community endures, now finding new life in agricultural pursuits and the steady, unhurried pace of small-town living. The fertile soil, particularly along the winding creeks that trace their way through the landscape, supports a variety of crops, and the local farmers’ market offers a glimpse into the bounty of the land. There are no grand monuments or bustling attractions here, but rather a subtle charm in the weathered barns, the winding country roads, and the genuine warmth of the people who call Pelham home. The quietude is a character in itself, a palpable presence that settles over the valley as dusk begins its slow descent.

About This Pelham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pelham, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.31008, -85.880812. 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 Pelham and Grundy County.

Detailed location data for Pelham includes the ZIP code (37366), telephone area code (615), county seat of Grundy County (Altamont), and school district assignment (Grundy 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 Pelham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.