Rock Island Tennessee Map

About Rock Island, Tennessee

Rock Island is a locality in Warren County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 680. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Rock Island is located at 35.7923°N, 85.6133°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38581.

Rock Island, a place where the Cumberland Plateau begins its gentle descent towards the Tennessee Valley, presents a landscape sculpted by water and time. It lies 8.9 miles south-east of Jefferson, TN (from Jefferson, TN: bearing 142°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west-north-west of Spencer. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense emerald of deciduous trees, give way to dramatic limestone cliffs that plunge into the churning currents of the Caney Fork River. Here, the air carries the perpetual scent of damp earth and pine, a fragrance that deepens with the lengthening shadows of late afternoon. The river itself, a sinuous ribbon of deep blue and jade, carves through the terrain, its powerful flow a constant reminder of nature's enduring artistry. Small farms, their fields a patchwork of sun-bleached hay and vibrant green corn, cling to the slopes, their weathered barns standing as stoic sentinels against the encroaching wilderness. The quiet hum of cicadas forms the dominant soundtrack to the days, punctuated only by the distant call of a hawk or the murmur of the river over smooth stones. The story of Rock Island is deeply intertwined with the very waters that define it. For generations, this locale has drawn people who understood the power and bounty of the Caney Fork, from early settlers who harnessed its energy for mills to modern-day enthusiasts seeking its recreational pleasures. The economic pulse of Rock Island has historically beaten to the rhythm of agriculture and the timber industry, with the rich soil supporting hardy crops and the vast forests yielding valuable lumber. More recently, the allure of its natural beauty has drawn visitors to state parks and natural areas, fostering a burgeoning tourism sector that complements the enduring, unhurried pace of local life. The echoes of past endeavors, from the faint outlines of old homesteads to the sturdy construction of century-old bridges, are visible reminders of the resilient spirit that has shaped this corner of Warren County.

About This Rock Island Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Rock Island, 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 Rock Island and Warren County.

Detailed location data for Rock Island includes the ZIP code (38581), telephone area code (423), county seat of Warren County (McMinnville), 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 Rock Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.