Gatlinburg Tennessee Map

About Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Gatlinburg is a locality in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,663. The population density is 134.7 people per km². Gatlinburg is located at 35.7143°N, 83.5102°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37738.

Gatlinburg asserts its character through the constant, rhythmic movement of the West Prong Little Pigeon River, which carves a restless path through the limestone bedrock. It lies 7.8 miles south of Sevier, TN (from Sevier, TN: bearing 181°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south-southeast of Pigeon Forge. The atmosphere here holds a distinct weight, a damp coolness that rises from the earth and clings to the dense hardwood canopy even on the brightest afternoons. While the distant Great Smoky Mountains provide a jagged, blue-tinted frame to the horizon, the immediate topography is defined by the steep, narrow descent of Jack Hollow, where shadows lengthen prematurely and the air carries the scent of damp moss and decaying leaves. Visitors often venture toward Grotto Falls to watch the water spill over lichen-covered ledges, finding a quiet solitude that contrasts sharply with the activity found closer to the town center. Gatlinburg emerged from the isolation of early Appalachian homesteading, transforming from a remote settlement into a hub for those seeking passage toward the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The local economy relies heavily on this proximity to the wilderness, shifting the rhythm of daily life to accommodate a perpetual stream of travelers who traverse the nearby Cove Mountain Trail. Commerce thrives along the main thoroughfare, where the architecture reflects a blend of traditional log construction and modern hospitality, creating a space where the labor of the past—logging and subsistence farming—has been replaced by the logistics of tourism. Even as the town pulses with the movement of crowds, there remains a stillness in the deeper woods, particularly near Waters Estate Lake, where the reflection of the sky provides a brief, silent respite from the constant motion of the streets.

About This Gatlinburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gatlinburg, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.714259, -83.510164. 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 Gatlinburg and Sevier County.

Detailed location data for Gatlinburg includes the ZIP code (37738), telephone area code (865), county seat of Sevier County (Sevierville), and school district assignment (Sevier 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 Gatlinburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.