Roane Tennessee Map

About Roane, Tennessee

Roane is a locality in Roane County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 52,230. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Roane is located at 35.8361°N, 84.5641°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37830.

Roane unfolds beneath a sky that often wears a soft, pearlescent gray, a gentle preface to sun-drenched afternoons. It lies 20.4 miles south-west of Oak Ridge, TN (from Oak Ridge, TN: bearing 234°T), and is situated 4.4 miles south-west of Kingston. The landscape here is a study in subtle elevation changes, where rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of oak and pine, give way to broader, more open fields. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil and the faint, sweet perfume of honeysuckle. Creeks, like silver threads, meander through the terrain, their banks often lined with a riot of wildflowers in spring and summer, their quiet gurgle a constant, soothing presence. The very character of Roane seems to be one of understated resilience, a quiet strength born of its deep connection to the land. Historically, Roane has drawn its lifeblood from the rich resources of the Tennessee Valley. Agriculture has long been a cornerstone, with fields of corn and tobacco stretching across the cleared land, their rows a testament to generations of cultivation. The nearby Clinch River, a vital artery for transport and sustenance, has shaped the settlement’s development, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of its people. Later, the burgeoning industries of the 20th century brought new energies, and the echoes of mining and manufacturing can still be felt in the local psyche, contributing to a pragmatic and hardworking ethos. While no grand monuments mark its past, the quiet dignity of Roane, its enduring connection to the rhythms of nature and the fruits of honest labor, speaks volumes of its unique story.

About This Roane Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roane, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.836117, -84.564147. 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 Roane and Roane County.

Detailed location data for Roane includes the ZIP code (37748), telephone area code (865), county seat of Roane County (Kingston), 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 Roane is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.