Red Bank, Hamilton County
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| City | Red Bank |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Hamilton |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 35.112294 |
| Longitude | -85.294125 |
| Population | 12,010 |
| Density | 704.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 37882, 37415 |
| Area Code | 865, 615 |
| County Seat | Chattanooga |
| School District | Hamilton County School District |
Red Bank is a locality in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 12,010. The population density is 704.1 people per km². Red Bank is located at 35.1123°N, 85.2941°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37415.
Red Bank unfurls along the western edge of the Tennessee River, a landscape shaped by the ancient uplift of the Appalachian foothills. It lies 4.0 miles west-south-west of Hixson, TN (from Hixson, TN: bearing 241°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north of Chattanooga. Rolling terrain, cloaked in a dense, verdant canopy of deciduous trees, defines the character of Red Bank, where the air carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and decaying leaves, especially after a summer rain. Sunlight, filtered through the thick foliage, casts shifting patterns on winding roads and modest homes, lending a quiet intimacy to the residential streets. The nearby river, a broad, slow-moving artery, whispers its presence, its banks often fringed with reeds and the occasional weathered dock, a constant reminder of the water's enduring influence. The history of Red Bank is deeply intertwined with its strategic position and the natural resources of the region. Once a vital corridor for transportation and settlement, the area drew its early livelihood from the fertile land and the bounty of the Tennessee River. Later, industrial endeavors, including the manufacture of textiles and other goods, contributed to Red Bank's economic development, leaving behind a legacy of working-class resilience and a palpable sense of community forged through shared effort. While the nature of work has evolved, with a growing service sector and burgeoning retail presence, the town retains a grounded, unpretentious spirit, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather lives alongside the present, evident in the enduring architecture and the familiar faces that greet you on any given afternoon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Red Bank, 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 Red Bank and Hamilton County.
Detailed location data for Red Bank includes the ZIP code (37882), telephone area code (865, 615), county seat of Hamilton County (Chattanooga), and school district assignment (Hamilton 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 Red Bank is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |