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Whites Creek Tennessee Map

Explore Whites Creek, Tennessee, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Whites Creek, Tennessee

How to Use This Whites Creek, Tennessee Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Whites Creek, Tennessee. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Tennessee or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Whites Creek.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityWhites Creek
StateTennessee (TN)
CountyDavidson County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude36.265887
Longitude-86.830832
Population9,200
Density280.0 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code37189
Area Code615
County SeatNashville

About Whites Creek, Tennessee

Whites Creek is a locality in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,200. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Whites Creek is located at 36.2659°N, 86.8308°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37189.

Whites Creek remains defined by the winding Earthman Fork, which carves a quiet path through the verdant landscape. It lies 6.5 miles west of Madison, TN (from Madison, TN: bearing 276°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-northwest of Nashville. The terrain of Whites Creek unfolds in a series of gentle slopes and fertile bottomlands, particularly within the lush confines of Johnson Hollow. Sunlight often lingers upon the ridges here, casting a long, amber glow that softens the edges of the dense woodland. While the Appalachian Mountains stand far beyond the horizon, the local topography provides a distinct sense of seclusion from the bustling pace of nearby urban centers. Residents find peace in the natural corridors of the Whites Creek Greenway - Fontanel Park, where the air retains a crisp, earthy quality throughout the changing seasons.

Whites Creek emerged from a tradition of agrarian labor, where the soil dictated the rhythm of daily existence for generations of settlers. The local economy has evolved from these early farming roots into a landscape that values both land preservation and modest, independent enterprise. Traditional industries gave way to a more diverse modern character, yet the legacy of the pioneer spirit remains visible in the thoughtful stewardship of the surrounding acreage. Commerce in Whites Creek thrives on a quiet scale, favoring small-scale operations that respect the integrity of the natural environment. History is not merely a record of the past but a living influence, seen in the persistence of family-owned tracts that have resisted the pressures of rapid development.

Cultural life in Whites Creek orbits around a shared appreciation for the land and a deep, abiding connection to the regional heritage of Middle Tennessee. The area serves as a sanctuary for those who value privacy, attracting notable figures such as the late country music legend Barbara Mandrell, who once established her estate within these borders. Visitors often seek out the legacy of the Fontanel mansion, which stands as a prominent landmark within the Whites Creek Greenway - Fontanel Park. The proximity to the historic Natchez Trace provides a tether to a broader narrative of regional travel and migration. Whether through the quiet observation of local wildlife or the gathering of neighbors, the spirit of Whites Creek is defined by a deliberate, measured grace.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Whites Creek Greenway - Fontanel Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 176° S
  • AdventureWorks Zipline Forest (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 172° S
  • Fontanel Mansion (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 173° S
  • Whites Creek Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 169° S
  • Whites Creek (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 043° NE
  • Whites Creek Community Garden (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 174° S
  • Bordeaux Heronry Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 168° S
  • Cheatham Lake (Recreation Area) — 4.5 mi, 167° S
  • Marrowbone Lake State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 4.9 mi, 302° NW
  • U.S.C.T Monument (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 107° E
  • Minnesota Monument (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 107° E
  • Kidd Epps Art Shop (Gallery) — 6.1 mi, 165° S
  • Bicentennial (State Park) — 6.8 mi, 160° S
  • Bell Carillon (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 160° S
  • Statehood Memorial (McNairy Spring) (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 160° S
  • Tennessee Amphitheater (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 160° S
  • Musicians Hall of Fame (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 158° S
  • Andrew Jackson (Public Artwork) — 7.4 mi, 159° S
  • Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) (Arts Centre) — 7.5 mi, 159° S
  • James K. Polk Theater (Theatre) — 7.5 mi, 159° S
  • Tennessee State Museum - Military Branch (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 159° S
  • Arcade Street (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 158° S
  • O Gallery (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 158° S
  • Museum of Christian and Gospel Music (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 158° S
  • George Jones Museum (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 157° SE
  • Charlie Daniels Museum (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 157° SE
  • Old Hickory Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 9.3 mi, 075° E
  • Cheatham Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.5 mi, 247° SW
  • Radnor Lake (State Park) — 13.3 mi, 171° S

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About This Whites Creek Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Whites Creek, Tennessee. Coordinates: 36.265887, -86.830832. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Whites Creek includes the ZIP code (37189), telephone area code (615), county seat of Davidson County (Nashville), and school district assignment.

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.