State in United States

Tennessee Map

Interactive map of Tennessee with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 71°F now🕔 6:22 PM local📅 Best: August and October👥 7.1 million

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 71°F (21°C) in Tennessee with clear. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 69°F to 92°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - 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 4°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 9.6/10. 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.

Map of Tennessee

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 36°9′45.7″N 86°46′53.8″W (36.1627, -86.7816)

Quick facts about Tennessee

TypeState
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates36°9′45.7″N 86°46′53.8″W (36.1627, -86.7816)
CapitalNashville
Population7.130.000
Area42.144 sq mi
AbbreviationTN
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
Local time6:22 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsAugust and October
ClimateContinental

Maps of each national park in Tennessee

1 national parks mapped in this atlas

Maps of each city in Tennessee

3 cities mapped in this atlas

Maps of each county in Tennessee

1 counties mapped in this atlas

Cities map of Tennessee

3 cities and towns mapped in this atlas

Counties map of Tennessee

1 counties mapped, each with its own weather, climate and geography pages

Neighboring states and provinces in United States

Sorted by distance from Tennessee.

Getting to Tennessee

By road, from nearby cities
  • Louisville · 155 mi · roughly 3.6 h driving
  • Atlanta · 215 mi · roughly 4.9 h driving
  • Asheville · 240 mi · roughly 5.5 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Tennessee

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Nashville International AirportBNA6 miNashville
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportATL219 miAtlanta

National parks in Tennessee

Things to do in Tennessee

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Tennessee.

Explore Tennessee

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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 71°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 4 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 6:22 PM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 22, 2026 at 6:22 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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