Treadway Tennessee Map

About Treadway, Tennessee

Treadway is a locality in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Treadway is located at 36.4187°N, 83.2243°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37881.

Treadway lies in a hollow where the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains begin to rise, a place where the sky feels closer and the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 14.7 miles north-north-east of Morristown, TN (from Morristown, TN: bearing 15°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-north-east of Bean Station. The land here is a patchwork of rolling fields, some green with pasture, others brown with tilled soil, all leading the eye toward the dark, wooded slopes that press in from all sides. Narrow roads wind through the landscape, following the contours of the land like ancient creek beds, and the houses, often weathered and humble, seem to have grown organically from the very ground they occupy. In the quiet of the mornings, a soft mist often clings to the low-lying areas, lending a dreamlike quality to the already serene setting. The history of Treadway is tied to the fertile soil and the resources of the surrounding mountains, a heritage reflected in its enduring agricultural roots and the echoes of past mining endeavors. For generations, the economy has been shaped by the land, with families cultivating crops and raising livestock, their lives marked by the turning of the seasons. The Clinch River, a vital artery nearby, has long offered sustenance and a route for commerce, its waters reflecting the changing light of dawn and dusk. While the grander narratives of industry may have shifted, a distinct character persists in Treadway, a grounded resilience evident in the quiet hum of daily life and the enduring sense of place that defines this particular corner of Hancock County.

About This Treadway Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Treadway, 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 Treadway and Hancock County.

Detailed location data for Treadway includes the ZIP code (37881), telephone area code (865), county seat of Hancock County (Sneedville), 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 Treadway is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.