Ripley Tennessee Map

About Ripley, Tennessee

Ripley is a locality in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,658. The population density is 231.5 people per km². Ripley is located at 35.7454°N, 89.5298°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38063.

Ripley rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where broad fields of agriculture stretch towards the horizon, broken by stands of hardwood trees. It lies 7.9 miles east-south-east of Lauderdale, TN (from Lauderdale, TN: bearing 110°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-north-east of Henning. The air here carries the rich, earthy scent of cultivation, a constant reminder of the land's bounty. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts a warm, golden hue across the cultivated expanses, imbuing the scene with a quiet, enduring beauty. The character of Ripley is one of quiet resilience, a place that has weathered its share of seasons, both literal and metaphorical, with a steady, unassuming grace. The history of Ripley is intrinsically linked to the fertile soil that surrounds it, land once cleared by those seeking to cultivate its potential. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this community, with cotton and soybeans forming the backbone of its economy. Traces of its past can be seen in the older farmsteads and the enduring traditions that still hold sway, a subtle echo of bygone eras. While modern industry has found a footing, the rhythm of Ripley remains largely dictated by the planting and harvesting cycles, a testament to the deep connection between its people and the earth.

About This Ripley Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ripley, 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 Ripley and Lauderdale County.

Detailed location data for Ripley includes the ZIP code (38063), telephone area code (901), county seat of Lauderdale County (Ripley), and school district assignment (Lauderdale 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 Ripley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.