Troy Tennessee Map

About Troy, Tennessee

Troy is a locality in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,827. The population density is 548.7 people per km². Troy is located at 36.3387°N, 89.1640°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38260.

Troy sits at the edge of a broad, fertile plain, where the land begins its gentle slope toward the Mississippi River's embrace. It lies 7.3 miles west-north-west of Crockett, TN (from Crockett, TN: bearing 293°T), and is situated 3.3 miles north-west of Polk. Here, the sky feels vast, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds, and the air carries the sweet, earthy scent of cultivated fields after a summer rain. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like rumpled green blankets, broken only by the occasional cluster of sturdy oaks and maples that mark the property lines or offer a cool, dappled shade. The character of Troy is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of daily life, and the distant hum of a tractor is as common a sound as the chirping of crickets at dusk. This corner of Obion County has a history deeply entwined with agriculture, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy. The rich alluvial soil, a gift from ancient river floods, has long supported the growth of cash crops that form the backbone of Troy's prosperity. Generations have worked this land, their stories whispered on the wind that rustles through the ripening grain. While not a hub of industry, Troy offers a dependable livelihood, a steady hand on the plow and a watchful eye on the sky for the promise of a good harvest. Its distinctiveness lies not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet beauty of its agrarian landscape, a place where the past and present are cultivated side by side.

About This Troy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Troy, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.338677, -89.163957. 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 Troy and Obion County.

Detailed location data for Troy includes the ZIP code (38260), telephone area code (901), county seat of Obion County (Union City), and school district assignment (Obion 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 Troy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.