Polk Tennessee Map

About Polk, Tennessee

Polk is a locality in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 17,128. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Polk is located at 36.3081°N, 89.1178°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37317.

Polk unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling terrain of West Tennessee, where broad fields of agriculture stretch toward a horizon often softened by a hazy, humid light. It lies 4.2 miles west of Crockett, TN (from Crockett, TN: bearing 279°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-south-west of Union City. The land here is a tapestry of fertile soil, crisscrossed by drainage ditches and bordered by stands of mature hardwood trees that lend a deep, verdant character to the surroundings. Creeks and small streams, often barely more than murmuring ribbons of water, thread their way through the countryside, their banks lined with willows and dense undergrowth. The air, especially in the languid afternoons of summer, carries the mingled scents of freshly turned earth, ripening crops, and the damp, earthy fragrance of the woods. Even the scattered farmhouses and outbuildings seem to draw sustenance from the very ground they occupy, their weathered wood and tin roofs blending into the muted palette of the rural scene. The history of Polk is deeply intertwined with the cultivation of its rich soil, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of cotton and corn fields that still dominate the local economy. Generations have worked this land, their lives marked by the seasons and the predictable rhythms of planting and harvest. While the era of the great plantations has long passed, the spirit of agricultural enterprise remains, supported by a network of local businesses that cater to the needs of farmers, from equipment suppliers to grain elevators. The presence of the Obion River, though not directly bordering Polk, exerts a subtle influence on the region, its watershed shaping the drainage patterns and contributing to the overall fertility of the area. In the quiet evenings, as the sun dips below the trees, casting long shadows across the fields, Polk settles into a peaceful stillness, a place where the past is present in the enduring connection to the land.

About This Polk Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Polk, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.308122, -89.117845. 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 Polk and Obion County.

Detailed location data for Polk includes the ZIP code (38253), telephone area code (901, 615), county seat of Obion County (Union City), 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 Polk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.