Tazewell Tennessee Map

About Tazewell, Tennessee

Tazewell is a locality in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,902. The population density is 254.7 people per km². Tazewell is located at 36.4543°N, 83.5694°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37879.

Tazewell rests in a valley cupped by the undulating shoulders of the Cumberland Mountains. It lies 4.1 miles east-south-east of Claiborne, TN (from Claiborne, TN: bearing 119°T), and is situated 1.9 miles east-north-east of New Tazewell. The land here is a study in green, a deep, verdant sprawl where the sky often seems to hang close, a pale blue wash over the dense tree lines that climb the slopes. Roads wind like ribbons through the terrain, following the natural contours of the land, and the air, especially after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of soil and pine needles. Fields of corn and tobacco, their stalks reaching for the sun, punctuate the woodlands, hinting at a farming heritage that has shaped the very character of this place. The Clinch River, a quiet, silvery thread, meanders through the broader valley floor, its presence a constant, gentle murmur beneath the rustling leaves. The history of Tazewell is deeply entwined with the rich coal seams that lie beneath its soil, a legacy that once fueled a bustling economy and brought diverse peoples to this corner of Claiborne County. While the deep mining days have largely receded, the echoes of that industrial past remain, a subtle undercurrent in the town’s narrative. Local life now moves at a more measured pace, with agriculture and small businesses forming the backbone of the economy. The Claiborne Christian School, a prominent fixture, speaks to the community's enduring commitment to education and faith. In the quiet evenings, as the sun dips behind the mountain ridges, casting long shadows across the valley, a sense of peace settles over Tazewell, a quiet testament to its resilient spirit and its deep connection to the land.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tazewell, 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 Tazewell and Claiborne County.

Detailed location data for Tazewell includes the ZIP code (37879), telephone area code (865), county seat of Claiborne County (Tazewell), and school district assignment (Claiborne 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 Tazewell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.