Union Tennessee Map

About Union, Tennessee

Union is a locality in Roane County, Tennessee, United States. Union is located at 35.9023°N, 84.4222°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37879.

Union sits in a hollow where the land begins its serious rise toward the Cumberland Plateau. It lies 9.2 miles east-north-east of Roane, TN (from Roane, TN: bearing 60°T), and is situated 5.1 miles east-north-east of Kingston. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of hardwood forests, press in on all sides, their slopes softened by a persistent mist that often clings to the hollows, especially in the early morning light, giving the landscape a hushed, dreaming quality. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that still holds sway just beyond the edges of the small settlement. A few scattered farmsteads dot the landscape, their fields a patchwork of cultivated land against the unbroken green, and the quiet hum of cicadas fills the warm afternoons. The history of Union is tied to the fertile soil and the timber that once dominated this stretch of Roane County. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture, cleared the land, their efforts etched into the gentle contours of the hills. While farming remains a part of the local fabric, the economy has seen shifts, with many residents now commuting to larger centers for work, though a strong sense of self-reliance and neighborly connection persists. The nearby Clinch River, a ribbon of silver reflecting the sky, offers a quiet respite and a connection to the waterways that have always shaped life in these parts, its banks a place for contemplation and the simple pleasure of watching the water flow.

About This Union Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Union, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.902298, -84.422152. 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 Union and Roane County.

Detailed location data for Union includes the ZIP code (37866), telephone area code (615, 865), county seat of Roane County (Kingston), 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 Union is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.