Tallassee Tennessee Map

About Tallassee, Tennessee

Tallassee is a locality in Blount County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Tallassee is located at 35.5467°N, 84.0599°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37878.

Tallassee rests in the fertile embrace of the Tennessee Valley, a landscape where rolling hills, softened by generations of cultivation, give way to the broader contours of the broader Appalachian foothills. It lies 14.7 miles south-west of Blount, TN (from Blount, TN: bearing 234°T), and is situated 15.3 miles south-south-west of Maryville. The air here, especially in the humid breath of summer evenings, carries the scent of damp earth and the distant hum of cicadas, a constant reminder of the deep green that surrounds Tallassee. The creeks and tributaries that feed the larger rivers are not dramatic chasms but quiet arteries, their banks often lined with dense stands of oak and hickory, their leaves catching the dappled sunlight in a shifting mosaic. The land itself feels ancient and yielding, a place where human endeavor has always been a careful negotiation with the rhythms of nature, with the soil holding a deep, dark memory. The history of Tallassee is intrinsically linked to the power of the water that flows through its periphery, a history that began with the exploitation of its agricultural potential. Early settlers found the rich alluvial soils ideal for crops, and the waterways served as vital conduits for trade and transport. Later, the advent of industry, particularly textile mills that harnessed the water's energy, brought a different kind of life to Tallassee, shaping its economy and the character of its people. Though the grand mills of yesteryear may have faded, their echoes can still be heard in the quiet streets, a testament to a past that continues to inform the present. The local economy now leans towards agriculture and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors seeking a respite from more bustling locales, the gentle pace of life here a deliberate choice.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tallassee, 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 Tallassee and Blount County.

Detailed location data for Tallassee includes the ZIP code (37878), telephone area code (865), county seat of Blount County (Maryville), 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 Tallassee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.