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| City | Powells Crossroads |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Marion |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.189518 |
| Longitude | -85.485798 |
| Population | 1,498 |
| Density | 114.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 37397 |
| Area Code | 615 |
| County Seat | Jasper |
| School District | Marion County School District |
Powells Crossroads is a locality in Marion County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,498. The population density is 114.6 people per km². Powells Crossroads is located at 35.1895°N, 85.4858°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37397.
Powells Crossroads, Tennessee, rests in a fold of the Cumberland Plateau's western flank, where the land begins its slow surrender to the flatter expanses of Middle Tennessee. It lies 12.1 miles west-northwest of Red Bank, TN (from Red Bank, TN: bearing 296°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west-northwest of Signal Mountain. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the wooded slopes that hem the small settlement. The landscape is a study in muted greens and browns, punctuated by the occasional splash of sun-bleached fence posts or the weathered gray of a barn. Creeks, born from the plateau's higher reaches, meander through shallow ravines, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the dappled light that filters through the dense canopy of oak and hickory. The roads, paved and unpaved alike, wind with a certain reluctance, following the contours of the terrain rather than imposing a rigid grid upon it. The story of Powells Crossroads is one of quiet persistence, a narrative woven from the threads of early settlers seeking fertile ground and a less crowded existence. For generations, the local economy has been tethered to the land, with small farms producing a bounty of corn, tobacco, and livestock. While larger agricultural operations have shifted the balance elsewhere, a stubborn independence still flourishes here, evident in the well-tended gardens and the roadside stands that appear with the seasons. The crossroads itself, a modest intersection where a few essential services cluster, serves as the heart of this rural pocket. The light at dusk, particularly in the late summer months, casts long, softened shadows, lending a momentary, almost ethereal glow to the familiar shapes of houses and fields, a fleeting beauty that speaks to the enduring character of Powells Crossroads.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Powells Crossroads, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.189518, -85.485798. 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 Powells Crossroads and Marion County.
Detailed location data for Powells Crossroads includes the ZIP code (37397), telephone area code (615), county seat of Marion County (Jasper), and school district assignment (Marion 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 Powells Crossroads is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |