Sharon Tennessee Map

About Sharon, Tennessee

Sharon is a locality in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,036. The population density is 335.9 people per km². Sharon is located at 36.2334°N, 88.8245°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38255.

Sharon, a quiet sentinel in the rolling landscapes of Weakley County, presents itself with an understated grace. It lies 13.0 miles east-south-east of Crockett, TN (from Crockett, TN: bearing 110°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south of Martin. The terrain here is a gentle embrace of fertile earth, sculpted by the slow, patient work of water and wind, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the humid Tennessee air. Ancient oaks, their branches like gnarled fingers against the sky, punctuate the verdant expanse, their shadows lengthening and shortening with the sun's unhurried arc. The very light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to distill into a honeyed luminescence, bathing the scattered farmhouses and the modest main street in a warm, ephemeral glow. The character of Sharon is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and the sky, vast and often a canvas of brooding clouds or brilliant cerulean, presides over all. The history of Sharon is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that dot its surroundings, a narrative woven from threads of agricultural endeavor and community spirit. Once a hub for the cotton trade, the economic pulse of Sharon now beats with the steady rhythm of diversified farming, its people sustained by the bounty of the earth. Though no grand monuments mark its past, the echoes of earlier generations are felt in the weathered barns and the well-worn paths that crisscross the countryside. The local character is one of pragmatic optimism, a quiet understanding forged in the shared experience of seasons and harvests. While not a place of bustling industry, Sharon offers a glimpse into a way of life deeply connected to the land, where the simple act of tending crops or gathering with neighbors carries a profound significance.

About This Sharon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sharon, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.233398, -88.824505. 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 Sharon and Weakley County.

Detailed location data for Sharon includes the ZIP code (38321), telephone area code (901), county seat of Weakley County (Dresden), and school district assignment (Weakley 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 Sharon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.