Cumberland Gap
A community guide to Cumberland Gap in Tennessee, the United States.
- Population
- 492 residents
- Region
- Tennessee
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 36.5995, -83.6685
Overview
Cumberland Gap is a populated place in Tennessee, the United States. The community supports 492 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Tennessee. Its position within the broader regional network gives Cumberland Gap a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Getting there
Reaching Cumberland Gap typically involves the regional road network of Tennessee or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Cumberland Gap to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Tennessee. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Cumberland Gap.
Community and amenities
Cumberland Gap offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Tennessee: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Cumberland Gap's residents. Visitors passing through Cumberland Gap encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Geography and location
Cumberland Gap sits at approximate coordinates 36.5995 latitude and -83.6685 longitude within Tennessee. The terrain and natural features around Cumberland Gap reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Tennessee road network providing the principal routes in and out.