Shackle Island Tennessee Map
Shackle Island, Tennessee — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Shackle Island, Sumner County.
Interactive Map of Shackle Island, Tennessee
| City | Shackle Island |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Sumner |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.370604 |
| Longitude | -86.616662 |
| Population | 4,404 |
| Density | 290.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Shackle Island, Tennessee
Shackle Island is a locality in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,404. The population density is 290.2 people per km². Shackle Island is located at 36.3706°N, 86.6167°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37075.
Shackle Island rises from the fertile plains of Sumner County, a place where the Cumberland River’s embrace shapes both land and legend. It lies 4.6 miles north of Hendersonville, TN (from Hendersonville, TN: bearing 2°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-west of Sumner. Rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant quilt of deciduous trees, descend toward the water's edge, their slopes carved by the patient work of time and rainfall. Along the riverbanks, the land flattens into rich bottomland, a dark, loamy soil that promises abundance to those who work it. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening crops, a fragrance that lingers long after the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of amber and rose. The character of Shackle Island is one of quiet resilience, a deep connection to the earth and the enduring flow of the river. For generations, Shackle Island has been a place of agricultural endeavor, its economy historically tied to the cultivation of crops like tobacco and corn, nurtured by the generous soil. The river itself has always been a lifeline, facilitating trade and transport, its currents a constant hum beneath the surface of everyday life. While the echoes of its farming past remain, a subtle shift is underway, with the island gradually becoming a desirable haven for those seeking a more tranquil existence, drawn by its natural beauty and the unhurried pace of its days. The island’s history is not shouted from grand monuments, but whispered in the rustle of corn stalks and the murmur of the river, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people.
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About This Shackle Island Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Shackle 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 Shackle Island and Sumner County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Shackle Island is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Shackle Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
