Rhea Tennessee Map

About Rhea, Tennessee

Rhea is a locality in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 33,167. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Rhea is located at 35.5928°N, 84.9818°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37370.

Rhea unfolds where the Cumberland Plateau begins its slow, deliberate descent toward the Tennessee River. It lies 21.3 miles south of Cumberland, TN (from Cumberland, TN: bearing 174°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-north-east of Dayton. The land here is a study in verdant slopes, thick with the deep green of oak and pine, a generous canopy that softens the harshness of midday sun. Small farms, carved out with patient hands, dot the landscape, their fields a patchwork of cultivated earth against the wilder, untamed wilderness that presses in from all sides. The air itself carries a certain stillness, broken only by the distant hum of traffic or the occasional call of a hawk circling overhead, a palpable quietude that seems to seep into the very bones of the place. The history of Rhea is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the lifeblood of the Tennessee River. Once a significant hub for timber and agriculture, its economy now reflects a blend of enduring rural traditions and the quiet hum of modern industry, with manufacturing playing a steady role. Echoes of the past can be found in the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its older structures, each telling a silent story of resilience and perseverance. The river, a constant, murmuring presence, has shaped not only the geography but also the character of Rhea, its waters carrying the weight of generations and the promise of what is yet to come.

About This Rhea Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rhea, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.592791, -84.981754. 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 Rhea and Rhea County.

Detailed location data for Rhea includes the ZIP code (37332), telephone area code (615), county seat of Rhea County (Dayton), 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 Rhea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.