Anderson, Tennessee Weather
Anderson, Tennessee — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Anderson, Sullivan County.
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About Anderson, Tennessee
Anderson lies in a fold of rolling hills, where the land begins to gather itself for the steeper ascents of the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 3.5 miles north-north-east of Sullivan, TN (from Sullivan, TN: bearing 22°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north-west of Hamilton. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and the faint, sweet perfume of pine needles. Fields of green, often divided by weathered fences, stretch across the slopes, interspersed with stands of hardwood trees that are a riot of color in the autumn. The sky often seems vast, a canvas for clouds that drift with a slow, deliberate grace, casting shifting shadows across the landscape. The character of Anderson is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life unfolds with a measured, natural cadence. The history of Anderson is entwined with the early settlement of this region, a place that drew pioneers seeking fertile ground and refuge from more crowded eastern lands. Coal mining once fueled a significant portion of the local economy, leaving behind a legacy of both industry and the quiet beauty of reclaimed land. Though the mines have largely fallen silent, the echoes of that era can still be felt, a stoic resilience in the faces of its people. Today, agriculture continues to shape the landscape, with farms producing a variety of crops and livestock, their rhythms dictated by the seasons. The nearby Clinch River offers a watery counterpoint to the rolling terrain, its banks a haven for wildlife and a source of quiet contemplation, reflecting the enduring spirit of this corner of Sullivan County.
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| Location | Anderson, Sullivan County, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 36.540381°N, 82.32125°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 38574, 37388, 37617, 37830 |
| Area Code | 731, 865 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Anderson, Tennessee Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Anderson, Tennessee, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Anderson includes coordinates 36.540381°N, 82.321250°W, situated in Sullivan County. ZIP code 38574, 37388, 37617, 37830. Telephone area code: 731, 865. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
