Central, Tennessee
Central: a city in Carter County, Tennessee
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Central is a city located in the county of Carter in the U.S. state of Tennessee.
Quick Facts about Central
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Carter County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3262,-82.2896 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 10:04:53 (13th April 2026) |
| Weather | 79℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Central is located at 36°19'34"N 82°17'22"W (36.3262200, -82.2895800).
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Weather
79°F
Partly Sunny
0 to 10 mph SW
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Central Heights
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Central, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486901 | Milligan University | Milligan (TN) | 37682 |
| 451918 | Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology | Johnson City (TN) | 37601 |
| 220075 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City (TN) | 37614 |
| 484358 | Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City | Johnson City (TN) | 37601-1526 |
| 220127 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton | Elizabethton (TN) | 37643 |
Closest post offices linked to Central.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Milligan Colleg Post Office | Milligan College (TN) | 37682 |
| Elizabethton Post Office | Elizabethton (TN) | 37643 |
| Johnson City Post Office | Johnson City (TN) | 37601 |
| Watauga Post Office | Watauga (TN) | 37694 |
| Mountain Hom Post Office | Mountain Home (TN) | 37684 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Central, Louisiana suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 29,450 people.
- Central, South Carolina town in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States with a population of 5,452 people.
- Central, Illinois region of Illinois, USA with a population of 1,107 people.
- Central, Missouri township in Madison County, Missouri, USA with a population of 521 people.
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 |
| Watauga | 373 | Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America |