Portland Tennessee Map

About Portland, Tennessee

Portland is a locality in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 13,449. The population density is 339.8 people per km². Portland is located at 36.5817°N, 86.5164°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37148.

Portland, Tennessee, unfolds across a landscape of gentle rolling hills, where the rich, dark earth, once the domain of vast forests, now yields to cultivated fields and scattered homesteads. It lies 7.7 miles north of Sumner, TN (from Sumner, TN: bearing 353°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-east of Walnut Grove. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a sweet, earthy perfume, a blend of ripening tobacco and the subtle hint of honeysuckle clinging to weathered fences. The horizon, softened by the humid air, often displays a sky painted in hues of rose and lavender as the day surrenders to twilight, casting long shadows that stretch across the undulating terrain, a quiet testament to the land's enduring character. Historically, Portland's roots are deeply entwined with agriculture, particularly tobacco farming, a legacy that has shaped its economy and the very rhythm of life here for generations. The town’s growth was spurred by the railroad, which facilitated the transport of its bountiful crops and solidified its place as a vital hub in Sumner County. While the agricultural heartbeat remains strong, a quiet diversification has taken hold, with small businesses and manufacturing contributing to Portland's steady, unhurried economic pulse. Local traditions, passed down through families, still color the community's social fabric, a gentle reminder of the enduring spirit that defines Portland.

About This Portland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Portland, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.581709, -86.516383. 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 Portland and Sumner County.

Detailed location data for Portland includes the ZIP code (37148), telephone area code (615), county seat of Sumner County (Gallatin), and school district assignment (Sumner 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 Portland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.