Telford Tennessee Map

About Telford, Tennessee

Telford is a locality in Washington County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 731. The population density is 136.9 people per km². Telford is located at 36.2490°N, 82.5451°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37690.

Telford lies cradled in the rolling embrace of Washington County, Tennessee, where the land begins its gentle ascent towards the distant, blue-hazed peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains. It lies 5.9 miles south-south-west of Washington, TN (from Washington, TN: bearing 194°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south-west of Jonesborough. Here, the air carries the clean, earthy scent of fertile soil, a persistent perfume of turned earth and ripening crops that mingles with the sweet fragrance of honeysuckle in the warmer months. The landscape is a patchwork quilt of verdant pastures, punctuated by the darker, more somber greens of deciduous forests that climb the slopes, their crowns rustling secrets in the ever-present breeze. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, casts a soft, diffused glow, illuminating the broad, open fields where cattle graze like scattered stones and the occasional farmhouse stands, its white paint weathered by seasons of sun and rain. The history of Telford is intimately tied to the agricultural heart of East Tennessee, a legacy evident in the sturdy barns and the enduring rhythm of planting and harvest that still dictates the pulse of life here. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting families through the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, an economy that has seen its share of booms and modest prosperity. While larger industries have largely bypassed this tranquil corner, Telford retains a distinct character, a quiet resilience born from its deep roots in the soil and its connection to the enduring spirit of the Appalachian foothills. The local community cherishes its heritage, a palpable sense of shared history that can be felt in the friendly nods exchanged on country roads and the simple, unpretentious gatherings that mark the passage of time.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Telford, 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 Telford and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Telford includes the ZIP code (37690), telephone area code (731), county seat of Washington County (Jonesborough), and school district assignment (Washington 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 Telford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.