Whiteside Tennessee Map

About Whiteside, Tennessee

Whiteside is a locality in Marion County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 33. The population density is 4.9 people per km². Whiteside is located at 34.9873°N, 85.4977°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37419.

Whiteside lies in a broad, fertile valley where the rolling hills of the Cumberland Plateau begin their descent. It lies 11.4 miles west-south-west of Chattanooga, TN (from Chattanooga, TN: bearing 249°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west-north-west of Chattanooga Valley. The land here is a patchwork of deep green pastures and darker, wooded slopes, punctuated by the glint of slow-moving creeks that trace silver threads through the landscape. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and sun-warmed pine needles, a comforting perfume that seems to settle over the quiet fields. Farmhouses, their white paint often weathered to a soft grey, are scattered across the terrain, their porches commanding views of the gently sloping terrain that defines Whiteside's character. The history of Whiteside is a story etched in the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, this land has nurtured agriculture, with families cultivating crops that have sustained the region. The local economy, though modest, remains anchored by these agricultural roots, with a steady hum of activity emanating from the small businesses that serve the surrounding farms. Nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, have historically provided vital routes for transport and sustenance, shaping the early settlement patterns. The quiet, deliberate pace of life in Whiteside reflects a deep connection to the land and a respect for the traditions that have been passed down through the years, a gentle resilience in the face of changing times.

About This Whiteside Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Whiteside, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.987299, -85.49774. 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 Whiteside and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Whiteside includes the ZIP code (37396), telephone area code (615), county seat of Marion County (Jasper), and school district assignment (Marion 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 Whiteside is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.