Rogersville Tennessee Map

About Rogersville, Tennessee

Rogersville is a locality in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,647. The population density is 476.4 people per km². Rogersville is located at 36.4073°N, 83.0054°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37857.

Rogersville rests in a valley, a gentle cradle formed by the rising Appalachian foothills. It lies 4.0 miles south-west of Hawkins, TN (from Hawkins, TN: bearing 230°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-south-west of Surgoinsville. The land here is a rich, fertile tapestry of greens, from the deep, almost black, of the early spring pastures to the vibrant emerald of summer cornfields. Rolling hills, softened by time and cultivation, give way to steeper slopes that rise towards the horizon, their flanks often cloaked in the hazy blue of distance. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of honeysuckle that seems to cling to every fence row. Here and there, the glint of sunlight on a distant pond or the slow, deliberate meandering of a creek adds a quiet sparkle to the verdant expanse, hinting at the hidden veins of water that nourish this land. Rogersville carries the quiet dignity of a place that has seen generations come and go, its history etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring character of its people and the enduring rhythm of its days. Founded in the late 18th century, it was a vital hub for early settlers venturing westward, its strategic location along routes that led into the Cumberland Gap proving crucial. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture, particularly tobacco and livestock, now also embraces a burgeoning small business sector and light industry, a testament to its resilience. The nearby Clinch River, though not a bustling waterway, offers a peaceful respite, its banks a favored spot for quiet contemplation. The legacy of its past is palpable, a subtle undercurrent beneath the everyday hum of life in Rogersville, where the past and present seem to walk hand in hand.

About This Rogersville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Rogersville, 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 Rogersville and Hawkins County.

Detailed location data for Rogersville includes the ZIP code (37857), telephone area code (865), county seat of Hawkins County (Rogersville), and school district assignment (Rogersville City Schools). 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 Rogersville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.