Rickman Tennessee Map

About Rickman, Tennessee

Rickman is a locality in Overton County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Rickman is located at 36.2626°N, 85.3755°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38580.

Rickman rests in a landscape where rolling hills begin to soften, cradling fields of corn and hay that follow the gentle contours of the land. It lies 9.8 miles north-east of Cookeville, TN (from Cookeville, TN: bearing 46°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-east of Algood. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the earthy scent of turned soil and the distant hum of cicadas, a testament to the agricultural heart that beats within this pocket of Overton County. Mature oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching skyward like weathered hands, punctuate the view, offering shade and a sense of enduring presence. The occasional weathered barn, painted a faded red or white, stands as a quiet sentinel against the vast, open sky, its form a familiar element in the tapestry of rural Tennessee. The story of Rickman is one of quiet resilience, rooted in the fertile ground of a region that has long relied on the bounty of its land. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, with families cultivating the rich soil passed down through the years. While the broader economy of Overton County has seen shifts, the spirit of self-reliance and connection to the earth remains a defining characteristic of places like Rickman. The local general store, a hub of conversation and supplies, often serves as a focal point, its wooden floors creaking with the weight of daily commerce and shared stories. This enduring connection to its past, woven into the fabric of its present, defines the distinctive character of Rickman.

About This Rickman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rickman, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.262562, -85.375527. 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 Rickman and Overton County.

Detailed location data for Rickman includes the ZIP code (38580), telephone area code (423), county seat of Overton County (Livingston), 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 Rickman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.