Geography of Tennessee
Geography of Tennessee: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Tennessee
Mammoth Cave National Park is 80 mi to the north-east, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is 143 mi to the east, Louisville is 155 mi to the north and Kentucky is 176 mi to the north-east.
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Coordinates: 36°9′45.7″N 86°46′53.8″W (36.1627, -86.7816)
Quick facts about Tennessee
| Type | State |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 36°9′45.7″N 86°46′53.8″W (36.1627, -86.7816) |
| Capital | Nashville |
| Population | 7.130.000 |
| Area | 42.144 sq mi |
| Abbreviation | TN |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 1:26 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | August and October |
| Climate | Continental |
Geography by national park in Tennessee
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Geography by city in Tennessee
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Geography by county in Tennessee
1 counties mapped in this atlas
Summary
Tennessee is a state in United States. Tennessee is a US state with its capital at Nashville. It has a population of about 7.1 million. The capital is Nashville.
Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Tennessee with partly cloudy. It feels like 80°F. Today runs from 69°F to 92°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Tennessee is August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 27°F.
The closest major airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 6 mi away. Nearby highlights include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 92°F is 3.2°F above the 88°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Tennessee today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Tennessee month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 27° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 56° | 36° | 5,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 67° | 46° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 74° | 55° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 78° | 61° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 87° | 69° | 6,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 90° | 73° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 88° | 70° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 83° | 64° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 74° | 54° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 63° | 45° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 52° | 37° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tennessee?
Tennessee is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 36.1627, -86.7816. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Tennessee right now?
It is currently 73°F (23°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 91% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Tennessee?
August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Tennessee, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Tennessee in?
Tennessee observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 1:26 AM.
How many people live in Tennessee?
Tennessee has a population of approximately 7.1 million.
What is the nearest airport to Tennessee?
The closest airports are Nashville International Airport (BNA), 6 mi away and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 219 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Tennessee?
Popular options include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
What places are in Tennessee?
Tennessee covers 5 places in this atlas, including Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, Memphis, Nashville and Davidson County.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 1:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
