Liberty, DeKalb County
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| City | Liberty |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | DeKalb |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.006728 |
| Longitude | -85.967766 |
| Population | 406 |
| Density | 122.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 37641, 38320, 38229, 37095 |
| Area Code | 901, 615, 629 |
| County Seat | Smithville |
| School District | DeKalb County School District |
Liberty is a locality in DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 406. The population density is 122.7 people per km². Liberty is located at 36.0067°N, 85.9678°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37095.
Liberty unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where the rich soil, a deep, almost bruised umber, yields to the persistent green of pasture and the darker shadows of mixed woodlands. It lies 16.3 miles west-north-west of Jefferson, TN (from Jefferson, TN: bearing 298°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west-north-west of DeKalb. The air here, especially in the early mornings before the sun fully crests the eastern ridges, carries a cool, damp breath, redolent with the scent of pine needles and the faint, earthy perfume of decaying leaves. Small creeks, their banks often fringed with tenacious ferns and mosses, meander through the hollows, their quiet murmur a constant, unobtrusive soundtrack to the land. The houses, scattered like seeds dropped from a farmer's hand, are often painted in practical hues – shades of white, pale grey, and weathered barn red – their porches offering a simple invitation to pause and observe the slow unfolding of the day. The history of Liberty is entwined with the agricultural spirit of DeKalb County, a place where the rhythm of the seasons has long dictated the pace of life. Generations have worked this land, coaxing sustenance from its generous, if sometimes challenging, terrain. The local economy, while not bustling with industry, finds its strength in the quiet productivity of farms, the small businesses that serve the needs of residents, and the enduring craft traditions passed down through families. There are no grand monuments here, but the sturdy, unpretentious buildings of the town square, the weathered fences crisscrossing the fields, and the enduring spirit of its people serve as a quiet testament to the enduring character of Liberty. The very light here, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to soften and deepen, casting long, gentle shadows that lend a painterly quality to the ordinary scenes of rural life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Liberty, Tennessee with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Liberty and DeKalb County.
Detailed location data for Liberty includes the ZIP code (37641), telephone area code (901, 615, 629), county seat of DeKalb County (Smithville), and school district assignment (DeKalb County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Liberty is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |