Tazewell Virginia Map

About Tazewell, Virginia

Tazewell is a locality in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,390. The population density is 248.4 people per km². Tazewell is located at 37.1148°N, 81.5196°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24651.

Tazewell rests in a hollow, a place where the mountains of Southwest Virginia begin to fold and rise, their flanks cloaked in the deep, enduring green of oak and pine. It lies 51.6 miles north-east of Bristol, TN (from Bristol, TN: bearing 46°T), and is situated 1.3 miles south-south-east of North Tazewell. The Clinch River, a silver vein, threads its way through this landscape, its murmur a constant, low song against the steeper slopes. Sunlight, when it finds its way through the canopy, falls in broad, quiet shafts, illuminating the scattered farmsteads and the winding roads that snake between the hills. The air here carries the clean, damp scent of earth and growing things, a fragrance that speaks of seasons turning and the patient work of the land. The story of Tazewell is inseparable from the coal that once pulsed beneath its surface, a history that has shaped its character and economy, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and quiet determination. While the deep mines have largely fallen silent, the spirit of industry endures, finding new expressions in agriculture and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Tazewell. The old courthouse, a solid brick sentinel, still presides over the town square, a silent witness to generations of commerce and community life. On summer evenings, the faint, sweet scent of honeysuckle drifts from overgrown fences, a gentle reminder of a slower, more deliberate way of living.

About This Tazewell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tazewell, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.114837, -81.519555. 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 Tazewell and Tazewell County.

Detailed location data for Tazewell includes the ZIP code (24651), telephone area code (276), county seat of Tazewell County (Tazewell), and school district assignment (Tazewell County Public Schools). 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 Tazewell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.