Gladeville Tennessee Map

About Gladeville, Tennessee

Gladeville is a locality in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,199. The population density is 192.9 people per km². Gladeville is located at 36.1126°N, 86.4164°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37122.

Gladeville rests in the broad, gently sloping embrace of the Cumberland Plateau's foothills, a place where the land seems to sigh rather than assert itself. It lies 7.5 miles west-southwest of Wilson, TN (from Wilson, TN: bearing 243°T), and is situated 9.6 miles southwest of Lebanon. The terrain is a subtle mosaic of verdant pastures, interspersed with stands of oak and hickory that blaze with color in the autumn, their leaves a rustling testament to the season's turning. Clear, cold streams, born from hidden springs, thread their way through the countryside, their waters a mirror to the immense, often cloud-streaked sky, and the air here carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, particularly potent after a spring rain. The physical character of Gladeville is one of quietude, of a landscape that offers itself generously, its beauty found not in dramatic pronouncements but in the hushed conversations between light and shadow on the land. The history of Gladeville is etched less in grand monuments and more in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet hum of its local economy. Originally settled by those seeking fertile ground and a life removed from the clamor of larger settlements, Gladeville has long drawn its sustenance from the land, with agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and some diversified farming, forming the backbone of its livelihood for generations. The rhythm of life in Gladeville is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the farm, a steady cadence that fosters a deep sense of neighborliness and self-reliance. While not a hub of industry, Gladeville’s character is defined by its hardworking residents and a palpable sense of community that persists, a quiet strength that has seen it through the changing tides of time, much like the ever-present, gentle flow of the nearby rivers shaping the broader region.

About This Gladeville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gladeville, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.112558, -86.416382. 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 Gladeville and Wilson County.

Detailed location data for Gladeville includes the ZIP code (37122), telephone area code (615, 629), county seat of Wilson County (Lebanon), and school district assignment (Wilson 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 Gladeville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.