Pittman Center, Tennessee
Pittman Center, Tennessee
Emert's Cove (former) | |
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Pittman Center City Hall | |
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Seal | |
| Motto: A Community Dedicated to Preserving Our Mountain Heritage | |
Location of Pittman Center in Sevier County, Tennessee. | |
| Coordinates: 35°45′34″N 83°23′19″W / 35.75944°N 83.38861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sevier |
| Settled | 1784 |
| Incorporated | 1974 |
| Named after | Rev. Eli Pittman |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.01 sq mi (15.56 km2) |
| • Land | 6.01 sq mi (15.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,286 ft (392 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 454 |
| • Density | 75.5/sq mi (29.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code | 37738, 37876 |
| Area code | 865 |
| FIPS code | 47-58940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407129 |
| Website | www |
Pittman Center is a town in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 454 at the 2020 census and 502 at the 2010 census. The town is 8 miles east of Gatlinburg and borders the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. U.S. Route 321 passes through the town.
Emert's Cove is situated in Pittman Center, a broad valley along the Middle Fork of the Little Pigeon River. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park borders Pittman Center to the south, and the town's history and economy are largely intertwined with that of the Smokies.
It is also the birthplace of American country music singer Dolly Parton.