DeKalb County, Tennessee, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
DeKalb County is located in Middle Tennessee, about 60 miles east of Nashville, with Smithville serving as its county seat and largest city. The county was established in 1837 and named for Johann de Kalb, a German-born general who fought for the American cause during the Revolutionary War. Its communities include Alexandria, Dowelltown and Liberty, along with surrounding rural areas. Center Hill Lake and the Caney Fork River are prominent features that support recreation, tourism and local water resources. County government provides services including law enforcement, courts, elections, emergency management, road maintenance and property administration.