Explore Smith, Tennessee, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Smith, Tennessee. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Tennessee or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Smith.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Smith |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Henderson County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.809233 |
| Longitude | -88.539775 |
| Population | 20,157 |
| Density | 35.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 38321, 37166 |
| Area Code | 901, 615 |
| County Seat | Lexington |
Smith occupies a landscape defined by the steady, persistent flow of Griffin Creek, which carves its path through the quiet earth nearby. It lies 16.9 miles east-northeast of Carroll, TN (from Carroll, TN: bearing 68°T), and is situated 17.9 miles northeast of Lawrence. The surrounding terrain reveals itself in modest, undulating rises that catch the low, amber light of late afternoon, casting long shadows across the fields. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the horizon remains open and clear, though the distant Inman Ridge offers a faint, blue-hued suggestion of higher ground far to the east. Residents often find their way toward the tranquil waters of OFDBA 87-3 Lake, where the surface reflects the changing clouds with a mirror-like clarity. When the air turns crisp, the scent of damp soil and dried grasses drifts through the meadows, anchoring Smith to the fundamental rhythms of the land.
Agriculture and the quiet labor of the fields have long shaped the character of Smith, grounding its people in the cycles of sowing and harvest. Small-scale industry and local commerce provide a steady pulse to the daily economy, supporting families who have worked this soil for generations. The proximity of the Natchez Trace State Forest ensures that timber and natural resources remain part of the regional identity, influencing how the land is managed and preserved. Work here possesses a deliberate, measured quality, reflecting a reliance on practical skills and local trade that sustains the economy from season to season. As the sun dips behind the treeline, the quiet movement of machinery and the closing of storefronts signal the completion of another day of productive, honest effort.
Cultural life in Smith centers on the shared experiences of its residents, who find common ground in local gatherings and the changing seasons. The Spring Creek Wildlife Management Area serves as a vital sanctuary for those who seek the stillness of the woods, drawing visitors who appreciate the quietude of the natural environment. While Smith does not claim the fame of major urban centers, its identity is built upon a persistent, understated pride in its own singular history. Notable individuals who once walked these paths remain part of the collective memory, their stories whispered in conversations that bridge the gap between yesterday and today. The atmosphere remains one of genuine, unpretentious calm, where the pace of life allows for a deeper appreciation of the quiet beauty inherent in the everyday.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Smith, Tennessee. Coordinates: 35.809233, -88.539775. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Smith includes the ZIP code (38321, 37166), telephone area code (901, 615), county seat of Henderson County (Lexington), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |