Where is Germantown, Tennessee, USA?

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Where is Germantown Located? - Germantown is a city located in the Shelby County of Tennessee, United States. Germantown lies between 39.849557 Degrees North latitudes and 75.3557457 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Germantown, Tennessee

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Where is Germantown?: The Google Map showing the location of Germantown in the U.S. state of Tennessee.

Where is Germantown Located?

Germantown is a city located in the Shelby County of Tennessee, United States. Germantown lies between 39.849557 Degrees North latitudes and 75.3557457 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Germantown city is 41333 people and the city has a total area of 19.99 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Germantown, Tennessee Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGermantown
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
State CapitalNashville
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude35.0868°N
Longitude89.8101°W
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Land Area17.76 sq mi
Water Area0.02 sq mi
Total Area17.78 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)41,348 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 2,328
ZIP Codes38138, 38139
Area Code901
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code47-28920
Congressional DistrictTennessee's 8th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Germantown, Tennessee

  • Memphis, Tennessee — 18 mi West
  • Collierville, Tennessee — 8 mi Southeast
  • Bartlett, Tennessee — 10 mi North
  • Southaven, Mississippi — 25 mi Southwest
  • Olive Branch, Mississippi — 24 mi South
  • Cordova, Tennessee — 7 mi Northeast
  • Millington, Tennessee — 23 mi Northwest
  • Arlington, Tennessee — 14 mi Northeast
  • Hernando, Mississippi — 32 mi South
  • Covington, Tennessee — 42 mi North

Driving Distances from Germantown, Tennessee

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
ColliervilleTennessee815 minutes
CordovaTennessee715 minutes
BartlettTennessee1020 minutes
MemphisTennessee1825 minutes
Olive BranchMississippi2435 minutes
SouthavenMississippi2535 minutes
ArlingtonTennessee1425 minutes
MillingtonTennessee2335 minutes
HernandoMississippi3245 minutes
CovingtonTennessee4255 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Germantown, Tennessee

TransportationDetails
Airport NameMemphis International Airport
IATA CodeMEM
PortPort of Memphis (nearby)
Major HighwaysPoplar Avenue (U.S. Route 72), Interstate 240, Interstate 40 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service available in Memphis
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMATA bus service in the Memphis metropolitan area
  • U.S. Route 72 (Poplar Avenue) - Major east-west corridor connecting Germantown with Memphis and eastern Shelby County.
  • Interstate 240 - Memphis beltway providing access to downtown Memphis and regional highways.
  • Interstate 40 - Major interstate route connecting Germantown with Memphis, Nashville, and cities across the Southeast.

What are top Places to Visit in Germantown, Tennessee

Landmark NameType
Germantown Historic DistrictHistoric District
Oaklawn GardenHistoric Park
Germantown Performing Arts CenterPerforming Arts Venue
Shelby Farms ParkPark
Wolf River Nature AreaNature Area
Mike Rose Soccer ComplexSports Complex
Germantown Community LibraryLibrary
Audubon ParkPark
Memphis Botanic GardenGarden
Pink Palace MuseumMuseum

Colleges and Universities in Germantown, Tennessee

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of MemphisPublicUniversityResearch and professional programs
Southwest Tennessee Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
Rhodes CollegePrivateUniversityLiberal arts education
Christian Brothers UniversityPrivateUniversityEngineering and business programs
Germantown Municipal School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Germantown, Tennessee

Wolf River, Nonconnah Creek, Poplar Tree Lake, Herb Parsons Lake, McKellar Lake, Mississippi River, Loosahatchie River, Shelby Farms Lake

Golf Courses in Germantown, Tennessee

Germantown Country Club, Ridgeway Country Club, Windyke Country Club, Quail Ridge Golf Course, Memphis National Golf Club, Cherokee Valley Golf Club

Germantown, Tennessee — Key Historical Facts

  • Germantown was founded in the early 1830s by German immigrant families who settled in the area and established farming communities.
  • The town was incorporated in 1841 and developed as an agricultural community along important regional transportation routes.
  • The arrival of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad in the nineteenth century helped connect Germantown with larger markets and encouraged local growth.
  • Germantown preserved much of its historic character while expanding as a suburban community of the Memphis metropolitan area.
  • Today, Germantown is known for its parks, performing arts facilities, historic sites, and high-quality residential neighborhoods.

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