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Sullivan Tennessee Map

Explore Sullivan, 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.

Interactive Map of Sullivan, Tennessee

How to Use This Sullivan, Tennessee Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sullivan, 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 Sullivan.

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	Sullivan
State	Tennessee (TN)
County	Sullivan County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	36.493315
Longitude	-82.345189
Population	158,348
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	37617, 37660
Area Code	731
County Seat	Blountville

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About Sullivan, Tennessee

Sullivan is a locality in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. With a population of 158,348, Sullivan is a major urban centre in Tennessee. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Sullivan is located at 36.4933°N, 82.3452°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 37617, 37660.

Sullivan occupies a landscape where the earth rises and falls in long, deliberate swells, defining the character of the terrain. It lies 4.7 miles west of Hamilton, TN (from Hamilton, TN: bearing 265°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-northwest of Piney Flats. The horizon to the east carries the faint, blue-tinted suggestion of the Blue Ridge Mountains, visible as a distant, jagged hem against the sky. Water shapes the immediate surroundings, with the steady, quiet flow of Muddy Creek providing a constant presence just a mile from the center. Nearby, the stillness of Boone Lake gathers the light of the setting sun, reflecting the deep greens of the surrounding woodlands. The terrain drops into the sheltered basin of Big Hollow, where the air holds a cooler, heavier quality during the early hours of the morning, grounding Sullivan in a geography of quiet, solid permanence.

Founders of Sullivan looked upon these verdant, inland tracts and saw a place for steady labor and the cultivation of the soil. Early settlers moved through the interior, carving out homesteads that relied on the fertile promise of the basin and the proximity to reliable water sources. The development of Sullivan followed the rhythms of regional expansion, moving from small, isolated agricultural outposts to a more connected network of dwellings and commerce. Over time, the influence of the frontier gave way to a structured, deliberate development that valued the endurance of wood, stone, and the persistence of those who chose to remain. Each generation added a layer to the identity of Sullivan, grounding its history in the simple, necessary work of building a life away from the bustle of the coast.

Economic vitality in Sullivan stems from a blend of traditional industry and the quiet, industrious hum of modern infrastructure. Local commerce relies on the movement of goods through well-maintained thoroughfares, supporting a regional economy that favors steady production over volatile trends. While academic pursuits are primarily found in larger centers beyond the immediate vicinity, the people of Sullivan engage with a workforce that values manual skill, technical proficiency, and the management of resources. The infrastructure is designed to accommodate the steady pace of daily life, connecting the rural edges to the more active centers of trade. By focusing on the practical, Sullivan maintains a stable environment where the local economy supports the needs of its residents without the pretense of rapid, disruptive growth.

Cultural life in Sullivan is defined by the understated traditions of the region and the quiet enjoyment of the natural world. Residents often spend their leisure time at the Unknown Ball Fields, where the rhythm of the game provides a familiar anchor for the community. While the proximity of the Old Dug Trail offers a path for those who seek the solitude of the woods, the social life of Sullivan remains centered on local gatherings and the passage of the seasons. There are no grand, world-famous monuments here, only the honest, enduring landmarks of the land itself. Life in Sullivan moves with a measured cadence, reflecting a culture that finds satisfaction in the clarity of the air, the changing colors of the canopy, and the simple, unadorned beauty of a life lived close to the earth.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bristol Thunder Valley Dragway (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 073° E
City Of Bristol (Local Park) — 5.6 mi, 050° NE
Warriors Path (State Park) — 6.5 mi, 273° W
Winged Deer Park (Local Park) — 6.8 mi, 189° S
Jackson's Camp (Historic Ruins) — 6.8 mi, 052° NE
Massengill Monument (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 187° S
North Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.6 mi, 127° SE
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 8.6 mi, 127° SE · 662k acres
NCG Kingsport 11 (Cinema) — 10.0 mi, 284° W
Sycamore Shoals (State Park) — 11.2 mi, 152° SE
Eagle Scout Dedication (Monument) — 11.3 mi, 263° W
The Foundation Event Facility (Arts Centre) — 11.4 mi, 052° NE
Paramount Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 11.4 mi, 052° NE
Theatre Bristol (Theatre) — 11.4 mi, 052° NE
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (Monument) — 11.5 mi, 153° SE
Junaluska (Public Artwork) — 11.8 mi, 191° S
Johnson City Sign (Attraction) — 12.1 mi, 182° S
Fischman Gallery (Gallery) — 12.2 mi, 182° S
Downtown Square Breezeway (Attraction) — 12.2 mi, 182° S
Kingsport Aquatic Center (Attraction) — 12.3 mi, 276° W
Suzanne Barrett Justis Fine Art (Gallery) — 12.5 mi, 287° W
Bays Mountain Park Designated State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.7 mi, 279° W
State Line Drive-in Movie Theater (Cinema) — 14.3 mi, 146° SE
Cliffside Overlook (Viewpoint) — 14.7 mi, 274° W
International Storytelling Center (Theatre) — 15.5 mi, 208° SW
Big Laurel Branch Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 15.9 mi, 130° SE · 11k acres
Pond Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 18.2 mi, 143° SE · 6,920 acres
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 20.1 mi, 069° E · 733k acres
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 28.1 mi, 072° E · 155k acres
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 31.4 mi, 073° E · 110k acres

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