Union Tennessee Map

About Union, Tennessee

Union is a locality in Union County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 19,109. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Union is located at 36.3487°N, 83.7702°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37879.

Union rests in a quiet fold of the Appalachian foothills, where the land begins its slow, deliberate ascent towards the Smokies. It lies 12.0 miles south-west of Claiborne, TN (from Claiborne, TN: bearing 219°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north-north-east of Maynardville. The air here often carries the damp, earthy scent of loam and pine, a constant reminder of the deep woods that press in from all sides, their verdant slopes softened by the hazy light of East Tennessee. Fields, some neatly tilled, others surrendered to the reclamation of wild grasses, checkerboard the gentle valleys, bisected by the meandering silver threads of small creeks that whisper their way towards larger rivers. The sky above Union feels vast, a canvas for dramatic cloud formations that drift with a leisurely grace, their shadows painting fleeting patterns across the undulating terrain. The history of Union is deeply entwined with the natural resources that have sustained it. For generations, timber harvesting and a hardy agricultural tradition have shaped the livelihoods of its people, fostering a spirit of self-reliance and a quiet appreciation for the land’s bounty. While the echoes of past industries, perhaps the rumble of a long-gone mill or the clang of a blacksmith’s hammer, are faint now, they contribute to the enduring character of Union. The rhythm of life here is measured, unhurried, a steady beat that resonates with the changing seasons, where the golden fire of autumn foliage gives way to the stark, beautiful silence of winter, and then the triumphant reawakening of spring.

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: 36.348691, -83.77019. 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 Union County.

Detailed location data for Union includes the ZIP code (37866), telephone area code (615, 865), county seat of Union County (Maynardville), 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.