Plainview Tennessee Map

About Plainview, Tennessee

Plainview is a locality in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,458. The population density is 138.0 people per km². Plainview is located at 35.6998°N, 86.3450°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37779.

Plainview unfolds across a gentle, rolling terrain, where the rich, red earth of Rutherford County spills into wide, sun-drenched fields. It lies 10.4 miles south-south-east of Murfreesboro, TN (from Murfreesboro, TN: bearing 166°T), and is situated 3.1 miles east-south-east of Christiana. Here, the sky seems to stretch further, a vast canvas brushed with the soft pastels of dawn and the fiery hues of sunset, casting long, languid shadows across the cultivated land. The air, especially in the mornings, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and the sweet perfume of ripening crops, a testament to the enduring agricultural spirit of this place. Distant tree lines, a verdant fringe against the horizon, hint at the wooded hollows and meandering creeks that crisscross the landscape, offering pockets of shade and the murmuring whisper of water. The history of Plainview is deeply rooted in the fertile soil, a legacy of farming that has shaped its character and economy for generations. While modern industry has found its footing here, the heart of Plainview still beats with the rhythm of the seasons, the planting and harvesting of corn and soybeans forming a fundamental part of its economic life. It’s a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather a quiet undercurrent beneath the present. The old stories, passed down through families, speak of hardy pioneers who carved a life from this land, their resilience echoed in the sturdy, unpretentious homes and the welcoming spirit of its residents. Though no grand monuments mark its history, the enduring agricultural pursuits and the close-knit nature of its community serve as its most significant landmarks.

About This Plainview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Plainview, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.699791, -86.344993. 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 Plainview and Rutherford County.

Detailed location data for Plainview includes the ZIP code (37037), telephone area code (615, 629, 865), county seat of Rutherford County (Murfreesboro), and school district assignment (Union 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 Plainview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.