LaFollette, Tennessee Weather
LaFollette, Tennessee — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for LaFollette, Campbell County.
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About LaFollette, Tennessee
LaFollette, a place where the Cumberlands begin their slow, deliberate climb, offers a particular kind of quietude. It lies 27.1 miles north-north-east of Oak Ridge, TN (from Oak Ridge, TN: bearing 18°T). The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of the surrounding hills, a fragrance that clings to the skin and whispers of ancient forests. Rolling terrain, softened by decades of cultivation and the gradual encroachment of wild growth, defines the landscape, with the Clinch River a silver thread winding through the broader valleys. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present haze, can cast a luminous, almost ethereal glow on the patchwork of fields and the sturdy, unassuming architecture of the homes that dot the hillsides. The rhythm of life in LaFollette is one of measured steps, a steady cadence that contrasts with the more frenetic pulse of larger cities, allowing for moments of reflection amidst the everyday. This corner of Campbell County has long been shaped by the earth’s deep resources, its history inextricably linked to the coal that once thrummed beneath its surface. The echoes of mining operations, though largely faded, still resonate in the local character, a resilience forged in the demanding labor of the mines. The economy, while diversifying, still holds a connection to its industrial past, a grounding that informs its present. LaFollette’s identity is also woven with the broader narrative of Appalachian heritage, a blend of self-reliance and a deep-seated sense of community. The town square, a focal point for gatherings and local commerce, serves as a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of the people who call LaFollette home, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather informs the ongoing story.
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| Location | LaFollette, Campbell County, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 36.382857°N, 84.119925°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 37766 |
| Area Code | 865 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This LaFollette, Tennessee Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for LaFollette, 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 LaFollette includes coordinates 36.382857°N, 84.119925°W, situated in Campbell County. ZIP code 37766. Telephone area code: 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.
