Vanleer Tennessee Map

About Vanleer, Tennessee

Vanleer is a locality in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 666. The population density is 117.6 people per km². Vanleer is located at 36.2351°N, 87.4439°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37181.

Vanleer rests in a fold of Dickson County where the land begins its long, slow surrender to the Tennessee River Valley, a place where rolling hills are stitched with the emerald thread of pastures and the darker green of persistent woodlands. It lies 6.5 miles south of Marion, TN (from Marion, TN: bearing 185°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-west of Charlotte. Here, the air carries a damp, earthy perfume, especially after a summer rain, and the light at dusk often spills in generous, buttery swathes across the broad fields, illuminating the occasional weathered barn and the stoic patience of the oak trees. The terrain itself, a gentle swell and dip, suggests a landscape that has been shaped more by the patient seep of water and the slow grind of seasons than by any dramatic geological upheaval, fostering a sense of quiet permanence. The roots of Vanleer are entwined with the agricultural pulse of this region, its early economy built on the bounty of fertile soil that once yielded cotton and tobacco, a legacy still whispered by the broad, open fields that now often host hay or cattle. While the grand plantations are long past, the spirit of the land persists, a quiet testament to generations who worked this ground. A distinctive character emerges from this history, a blend of rural stoicism and a deep, unspoken connection to the natural world. The local economy, while diversified, still feels the gravitational pull of the land, with small businesses supporting the agricultural rhythm and the steady flow of daily life in Vanleer.

About This Vanleer Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vanleer, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.235056, -87.4439. 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 Vanleer and Dickson County.

Detailed location data for Vanleer includes the ZIP code (37181), telephone area code (615), county seat of Dickson County (Charlotte), and school district assignment (Dickson 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 Vanleer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.