Prospect Tennessee Map

About Prospect, Tennessee

Prospect is a locality in Benton County, Tennessee, United States. Prospect is located at 36.0951°N, 88.1556°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38477.

Prospect unfolds across a gentle, rolling terrain, where the earth dips and rises like a sleeping giant's breath. It lies 43.3 miles west-south-west of Marion, TN (from Marion, TN: bearing 248°T), and is situated 4.1 miles north-west of Camden. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the sun's passage, punctuated by the darker, more somber green of scattered woodlands. The air here carries the subtle, sweet scent of damp soil and ripening grain, a perfume that deepens with the coming of evening, when the sky bleeds into hues of rose and amethyst. Farmhouses, weathered and stoic, dot the landscape, their porches often occupied by figures watching the slow, deliberate rhythm of the day’s end. The history of Prospect is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its people and the land they have worked for generations. Primarily an agricultural hub, its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the soil, producing crops that feed families far and wide. The crossroads that mark the heart of Prospect have witnessed the ebb and flow of life, from the quiet days of its founding to the more connected, yet still unhurried, pace of today. While no single towering landmark defines Prospect, its enduring character lies in the steadfast nature of its community, the shared memories held within the rustling leaves of the oak trees, and the collective understanding that life here moves with the seasons.

About This Prospect Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prospect, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.095059, -88.155595. 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 Prospect and Benton County.

Detailed location data for Prospect includes the ZIP code (37774), telephone area code (615, 901), county seat of Benton County (Camden), and school district assignment (Giles 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 Prospect is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.