Piney Flats Tennessee Map

About Piney Flats, Tennessee

Piney Flats is a locality in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Piney Flats is located at 36.4195°N, 82.3040°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37686.

Piney Flats unfolds across a landscape where the rolling hills of East Tennessee begin to soften, hinting at the Appalachian Mountains that stand sentinel in the distance. It lies 5.6 miles south-south-east of Sullivan, TN (from Sullivan, TN: bearing 156°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-south-west of Hamilton. Here, the Holston River, a broad, silver ribbon, meanders through fertile bottoms, its banks often fringed with the stubborn green of early spring growth even as a late frost might still kiss the air. The sky above Piney Flats often holds a luminous quality, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun, sinking low, casts long shadows that stretch like dark fingers across the fields of corn and pastureland, imbuing the very air with a gentle, golden haze. The land itself feels quietly resilient, a place where the earth breathes a steady, unhurried breath, marked by the sturdy oaks and pines that give Piney Flats its name. The story of Piney Flats is deeply entwined with its agricultural heritage, a legacy evident in the patchwork of farms that still dot the landscape, producing everything from tobacco to livestock. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the bounty of the soil, a tradition that has shaped the enduring character of its people. The nearby presence of the South Holston Dam, a significant feat of engineering, speaks to a history of harnessing the river's power, influencing the local economy and providing recreational opportunities that draw visitors to its shores. Beyond the agricultural roots, Piney Flats has also been a place of quiet innovation, with whispers of early scientific endeavors and a strong sense of community that continues to define its distinctive identity.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Piney Flats, 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 Piney Flats and Sullivan County.

Detailed location data for Piney Flats includes the ZIP code (37686), telephone area code (731), county seat of Sullivan County (Blountville), 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 Piney Flats is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.