Tiptonville Tennessee Map

About Tiptonville, Tennessee

Tiptonville is a locality in Lake County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,572. The population density is 429.4 people per km². Tiptonville is located at 36.3784°N, 89.4720°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38079.

Tiptonville rests at the edge of Reelfoot Lake, a vast expanse of water born from an earthquake long ago. It lies 24.5 miles west-north-west of Crockett, TN (from Crockett, TN: bearing 283°T), and is situated 3.7 miles north-north-east of Lake. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of fertile bottomland, where the air hangs thick with the scent of rich soil and the distant murmur of cicadas. Cypress trees, their knees pushing through the still waters, stand sentinel, their branches draped with Spanish moss that catches the diffused sunlight, creating an ethereal, almost prehistoric atmosphere. The sky above Tiptonville often stretches wide and pale, a canvas for fleeting clouds that drift lazily, mirroring the unhurried cadence of life that unfolds beneath them. The history of Tiptonville is inextricably linked to the dramatic geological event that shaped Reelfoot Lake, a seismic upheaval that altered the very contours of the land and the lives of its inhabitants. This watery world, teeming with migratory birds and freshwater fish, has long been the heart of the local economy, drawing fishermen and hunters who seek the bounty of its depths and shores. The legacy of this natural wonder is palpable, a quiet testament to the enduring power of the earth and the resilience of those who call this place home. The close-knit character of Tiptonville is evident in the shared stories and traditions that echo the lake's own enduring presence.

About This Tiptonville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Tiptonville, 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 Tiptonville and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Tiptonville includes the ZIP code (38079), telephone area code (901), county seat of Lake County (Tiptonville), and school district assignment (Lake 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 Tiptonville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.