Benton Tennessee Map

About Benton, Tennessee

Benton is a locality in Polk County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,560. The population density is 171.7 people per km². Benton is located at 35.1742°N, 84.6535°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37307.

Benton emerges from the verdant, undulating landscape of southeastern Tennessee, defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of Fourmile Creek as it carves a path through the earth. It lies 11.6 miles east of Bradley, TN (from Bradley, TN: bearing 97°T), and is situated 12.6 miles east of Cleveland. The air here holds a particular clarity, especially as the afternoon sun slants across the nearby Matlock Valley, casting long, sharp shadows that emphasize the texture of the soil and the dense, encroaching woodland. Visitors often seek out the quiet waters of Cassada Pond or the cooling mist of Benton Falls, each serving as a natural anchor for those who wander beyond the reach of the immediate thoroughfares. While the Cumberland Mountains remain a distant, hazy silhouette against the western horizon, the immediate terrain feels intimate and grounded, shaped by the proximity of the Hiwassee/Ocoee where the wilder elements of the state remain preserved and accessible. Benton carries the weight of a long-standing agricultural tradition, though its character has evolved to reflect a steady, quiet industry that keeps the rhythms of daily life anchored to the land. The economy remains tethered to the patterns of the valley, where families have cultivated the soil for generations, maintaining a pace that favors deliberate action over the frantic urgency of larger urban centers. Those who walk the Chilhowee Forest Walk Trail might encounter the remnants of a heritage built on resourcefulness and an enduring connection to the local timber and farming trades. Life in Benton feels like a continuous conversation with the geography, a place where the stillness of the woods and the steady movement of the creek dictate the tone of the day, leaving little room for artifice in the faces of those who call these hills home.

About This Benton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Benton, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.174241, -84.653547. 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 Benton and Polk County.

Detailed location data for Benton includes the ZIP code (37307), telephone area code (615), county seat of Polk County (Benton), and school district assignment (Polk County School District). 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 Benton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.