Backwoods, Tennessee
Backwoods: a city in Carter County, Tennessee.
About
Backwoods is a city located in the county of Carter in the U.S. state of Tennessee.
Quick Facts about Backwoods
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Carter County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1762,-82.1501 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:29:47 (6th November 2026) |
Geography
Backwoods is located at 36°10'34"N 82°9'0"W (36.1762300, -82.1501300).
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Backwoods, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486901 | Milligan University | Milligan (TN) | 37682 |
| 220127 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton | Elizabethton (TN) | 37643 |
| 220075 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City (TN) | 37614 |
| 198808 | Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk (NC) | 28604 |
| 451918 | Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology | Johnson City (TN) | 37601 |
Closest post offices linked to Backwoods.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Roan Mountain Post Office | Roan Mountain (TN) | 37687 |
| Hampton Post Office | Hampton (TN) | 37658 |
| Elk Park Post Office | Elk Park (NC) | 28622 |
| Minneapol Post Office | Minneapolis (NC) | 28652 |
| Bakersvill Post Office | Bakersville (NC) | 28705 |
Other cities in Carter County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carter County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethton | 13,479 | City in Tennessee |
| Oak Hill | 4,432 | City in Tennessee, United States |
| Pine Crest | 2,388 | Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee |
| Roan Mountain | 1,360 | Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee |