Snapps Ferry Tennessee Map

About Snapps Ferry, Tennessee

Snapps Ferry is a locality in Greene County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Snapps Ferry is located at 36.2145°N, 82.7668°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37618.

Snapps Ferry rests where the broad, slow-moving Nolichucky River, a ribbon of muted silver under the often-hazy Appalachian sky, begins to widen its embrace before joining forces with the French Broad. It lies 6.3 miles north-north-east of Greene, TN (from Greene, TN: bearing 29°T), and is situated 5.0 miles north-east of Greeneville. The land here, a rich, dark loam, slopes gently from the riverbanks, supporting fields of corn and tobacco that in summer shimmer with a dew-kissed, almost liquid green. Ancient oaks and maples, their bark a mosaic of lichen and shadow, stand as silent sentinels along the water’s edge, their leaves rustling with the whispers of a thousand passing breezes. The air itself carries a certain weight, thick with the scent of damp earth, blooming honeysuckle, and the distant, comforting aroma of woodsmoke. The history of Snapps Ferry is intimately tied to the river’s passage, a vital crossing point long before paved roads crisscrossed the landscape. For generations, this locale was defined by the ferryman’s labor, a crucial link in the chain of commerce and community that wound its way through Greene County. The economy, once driven by agriculture and the river’s trade, now sees a quieter rhythm, with local businesses catering to the needs of those who call Snapps Ferry home and the occasional traveler drawn to its unassuming charm. Evidence of its past, like the occasional weathered barn or the enduring strength of the old stone bridge abutments, can still be found, hinting at the enduring spirit of a place shaped by water and time.

About This Snapps Ferry Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Snapps Ferry, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.214462, -82.766756. 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 Snapps Ferry and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Snapps Ferry includes the ZIP code (37616), telephone area code (731), county seat of Greene County (Greeneville), 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 Snapps Ferry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.