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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Big Springs, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Big Springs and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Big Springs:
    • 35.72838, -84.10157
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Big Springs
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Big Springs ...

We found 22 communities that share the name Big Springs.

There are five communities within Tennessee that are also named Big Springs.

Beyond Tennessee, we know of another seventeen communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Tennessee ...
    • Dickson County
      • This Big Springs is located in Dickson County and lies 182 miles [292.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dickson County community of Big Springs.
    • Hancock County
      • This Big Springs is located in Hancock County and lies 88 miles [141.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Big Springs.
    • Madison County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Big Springs [Madison County].
    • Overton County
      • This Big Springs is located in Overton County and lies 81 miles [130.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Overton County community of Big Springs.
    • Rutherford County
      • This Big Springs is located in Rutherford County and lies 121 miles [194.7 km]<1> to the west of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Big Springs.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Bibb County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Big Springs [Bibb County].
      • Randolph County
      • This Big Springs is located in Randolph County and lies 182 miles [292.9 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Big Springs.
    • Arizona
      • Coconino County
      • This Big Springs is located in Coconino County and lies 1,570 miles [2,526.7 km]<1> to the west of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coconino County community of Big Springs.
    • Arkansas
      • Stone County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Big Springs [Stone County].
    • California
      • Siskiyou County
      • This Big Springs is located in Siskiyou County and lies 2,086 miles [3,357.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Siskiyou County community of Big Springs.
    • Georgia
      • Troup County
      • This Big Springs is located in Troup County and lies 194 miles [312.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Troup County community of Big Springs.
    • Idaho
      • Fremont County
      • This Big Springs is located in Fremont County and lies 1,547 miles [2,489.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fremont County community of Big Springs.
    • Indiana
      • Boone County
      • This Big Springs is located in Boone County and lies 322 miles [518.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Big Springs.
    • Kansas
      • Douglas County
      • This Big Springs is located in Douglas County and lies 664 miles [1,068.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Big Springs.
    • Mississippi
      • Clay County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Big Springs [Clay County].
    • Nebraska
      • Deuel County
      • This Big Springs is located in Deuel County and lies 1,037 miles [1,668.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Deuel County community of Big Springs.
    • New Jersey
      • Sussex County
      • This Big Springs is located in Sussex County and lies 633 miles [1,018.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Big Springs.
    • Ohio
      • Logan County
      • This Big Springs is located in Logan County and lies 330 miles [531.1 km]<1> to the north of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Big Springs.
    • South Carolina
      • Chesterfield County
      • This Big Springs is located in Chesterfield County and lies 232 miles [373.4 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Big Springs.
    • South Dakota
      • Union County
      • This Big Springs is located in Union County and lies 831 miles [1,337.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Big Springs.
    • Texas
      • Rusk County
      • This Big Springs is located in Rusk County and lies 671 miles [1,079.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rusk County community of Big Springs.
    • West Virginia
      • Calhoun County
      • This Big Springs is located in Calhoun County and lies 279 miles [449 km]<1> to the northeast of the Big Springs that is located in Blount County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Big Springs.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Big Springs ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Bent Tree
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bent Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bent Tree
    • Bent Tree is located in Blount County
  • Castaway Cove
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castaway Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castaway Cove
    • Castaway Cove is located in Blount County
  • Cherokee Heights
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Heights
    • Cherokee Heights is located in Blount County
  • Clover Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clover Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Hill
    • Clover Hill is located in Blount County
  • Disco
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Disco have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Disco
    • Disco is located in Blount County
  • Friendsville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendsville
    • Friendsville is located in Blount County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 902 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Friendsville <4>
  • Gooseneck
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gooseneck have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gooseneck
    • Gooseneck is located in Blount County
  • Green Valley
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
    • Green Valley is located in Blount County
  • Greenwood
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
    • Greenwood is located in Blount County
  • Jena
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jena
    • Jena is located in Loudon County
    • Estimated population in 2014: 2,279 people
  • Mahoney Mill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mahoney Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mahoney Mill
    • Mahoney Mill is located in Blount County
  • Marble Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marble Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marble Hill
    • Marble Hill is located in Blount County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Meadow
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow
      • Meadow is located in Loudon County
    • Middle Settlement
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middle Settlement have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle Settlement
      • Middle Settlement is located in Blount County
    • Miser Station
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miser Station have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miser Station
      • Miser Station is located in Blount County
    • Pumpkin Center
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pumpkin Center have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pumpkin Center
      • Pumpkin Center is located in Blount County
    • Springview
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springview
      • Springview is located in Blount County
    • Waterhaven
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterhaven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterhaven
      • Waterhaven is located in Blount County

How Far From Big Springs to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Big Springs to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Big Springs and extending to:

  • Maryville, which is the Seat of Blount County, lies just to the East Northeast.
  • Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 152 miles [244.6 km]<1> to the west northwest (WNW). If you could drive a straight line from Big Springs to Nashville, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 9 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 445 miles [716.2 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 18 days and walking would take 26 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,335 miles [10,195.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,045 miles [11,337.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,921 miles [7,919.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Big Springs. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Blount County: www.korrnet.org/blountco/

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Big Springs) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Big Springs. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.7284, Longitude: -84.1016    
<2>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Big Springs could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<6>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Big Springs to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 312.147 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.835 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.671 degrees.




 

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