Waverly Tennessee Map

About Waverly, Tennessee

Waverly is a locality in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,302. The population density is 188.8 people per km². Waverly is located at 36.0839°N, 87.7947°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37185.

Waverly rests in a rolling landscape where the rich, dark soil of Tennessee's western reaches yields to the quiet persistence of agriculture. It lies 26.3 miles south-west of Marion, TN (from Marion, TN: bearing 230°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north-west of Humphreys. The land here is a patchwork of mature woodlands, their canopies a deep, somber green that softens the sharp edges of the afternoon sun, interspersed with fields that, depending on the season, are either a vibrant emerald or a muted ochre. Small creeks, their banks often shadowed by willows and sycamores, thread through the terrain, their waters carrying the runoff from the gentle slopes and feeding into larger systems that define the region's hydrology. The air itself often carries the scent of damp earth and, in the summer months, the sweet, heavy perfume of ripening crops, a subtle testament to the land's enduring fertility. The history of Waverly is entwined with the development of the Tennessee River and the westward expansion of the United States, though its particular story is less about grand pronouncements and more about the steady work of generations. Timber milling once formed a significant pillar of its economy, the surrounding forests providing the raw material for lumber that built homes and industries elsewhere. Today, agriculture continues to be a vital force, with farms dedicated to a variety of crops and livestock, their operations reflecting a deep understanding of this particular soil and climate. The hum of tractors in the distance and the quiet comings and goings of local businesses are the steady pulse of life in Waverly, a place where the past is not so much a museum piece as a living inheritance.

About This Waverly Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waverly, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.083949, -87.794747. 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 Waverly and Humphreys County.

Detailed location data for Waverly includes the ZIP code (37185), telephone area code (615), county seat of Humphreys County (Waverly), and school district assignment (Humphreys 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 Waverly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.