Jacks Creek Tennessee Map

About Jacks Creek, Tennessee

Jacks Creek is a locality in Chester County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 28. The population density is 5.5 people per km². Jacks Creek is located at 35.4687°N, 88.5209°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38347.

Jacks Creek lies in the gentle, rolling landscape of West Tennessee, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet contentment. It lies 9.0 miles east-northeast of Chester, TN (from Chester, TN: bearing 71°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east-northeast of Henderson. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, supports a quilt of fields that stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of mature oak and hickory trees. Creeks, like the namesake Jacks Creek itself, meander through the terrain, their banks often shaded by a dense undergrowth of ferns and wild grasses, their waters reflecting the soft, diffused light that filters through the canopy. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the sweet fragrance of honeysuckle, a perfume that clings to the humid atmosphere. The history of Jacks Creek is woven into the agricultural heritage of the region, a story of tenacious settlers who worked this fertile ground. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood of Jacks Creek, with cotton and corn dominating the landscape, though diversification into soybeans and livestock has become more common. The economy here remains rooted in the land, with local businesses catering to the needs of farmers and their families, creating a familiar, neighborly rhythm to daily life. While Jacks Creek might not possess grand monuments or bustling metropolises, its distinction lies in its enduring connection to the soil and the quiet strength of its people, a testament to a way of life that values hard work and the enduring beauty of the Tennessee countryside.

About This Jacks Creek Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jacks Creek, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.468687, -88.520883. 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 Jacks Creek and Chester County.

Detailed location data for Jacks Creek includes the ZIP code (38347), telephone area code (901), county seat of Chester County (Henderson), and school district assignment (Chester 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 Jacks Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.