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Smithville Tennessee Map

Explore Smithville, Tennessee, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Smithville, Tennessee

How to Use This Smithville, Tennessee Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Smithville, Tennessee. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Tennessee or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Smithville.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Smithville
State	Tennessee (TN)
County	DeKalb County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	35.960619
Longitude	-85.814152
Population	5,004
Density	330.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	37166
Area Code	615
County Seat	Smithville
School District	DeKalb County School District

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About Smithville, Tennessee

Smithville is a locality in DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,004. The population density is 330.0 people per km². Smithville is located at 35.9606°N, 85.8142°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Smithville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 37166.

Smithville occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, quiet movement of Fall Creek as it carves a path through the limestone-heavy earth of middle Tennessee. The surrounding terrain transitions from the gentle slopes of the Highland Rim toward the distant silhouette of the Cumberland Mountains, visible only to those who watch the horizon at dusk. Residents often spend their afternoons at Greenbrook Park, where the light filters through the canopy in long, amber slats that seem to pause time itself. Beyond the immediate town limits, the terrain dips into the quiet shadows of Fuston Hollow, a place where the air holds a distinct, cool dampness. Travelers might wander two miles to witness the sudden, vertical grace of Cul-car-mac Falls, a feature that punctuates the otherwise steady, low-lying topography. The expansive waters of Center Hill Lake lie just three miles away, offering a vast, reflective stillness that anchors the geography of the entire region.

Smithville emerged from the practical necessity of early settlers who recognized the potential in the fertile, inland soil and the steady flow of local waterways. The economy has long been tethered to the rhythms of agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, maintaining a modest, industrious pace that favors consistency over rapid expansion. Local craft traditions, particularly in woodworking and instrument making, reflect a legacy of patience passed down through generations of residents who value the tactile quality of their work. The town maintains a quiet commerce, where the daily trade of goods and services mirrors the steady, predictable cycles of the seasons. Business owners here operate with a deliberate focus on the needs of their neighbors, ensuring that the local industry remains a direct reflection of the people it serves. This economic landscape remains largely unhurried, grounded in a heritage of self-sufficiency that has defined the character of the region for decades.

Smithville fosters a cultural environment that finds its expression in the intimate gatherings of people who share a common appreciation for the land and their shared history. Notable landmarks like the historic courthouse square serve as the social nexus for the area, hosting community events that draw the population together under the cooling evening air. The town gained a measure of wider recognition through the life of Dottie West, the celebrated country music singer who carried the influence of her upbringing here into her storied professional career. Her presence remains a quiet point of local pride, reminding residents of the creative potential that can emerge from the quiet corners of a small, inland place. Throughout the year, seasonal festivals and local markets provide a space for music and conversation, reinforcing the tight-knit bonds of those who choose to make their lives here. The spirit of the place is not found in grand gestures, but in the sustained, collective effort to preserve a way of life that values connection and the simple dignity of a quiet day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Greenbrook Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 192° S
Joe L Evins Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 227° SW
Center Hill Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 2.1 mi, 341° N
Center Hill Lake (Recreation Area) — 2.7 mi, 346° N
Edgar Evins (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 355° N
Edgar Evins State Park & Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.8 mi, 355° N
Pea Ridge Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.5 mi, 237° SW
Betty C Williams Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.5 mi, 041° NE
Long Branch Public Hunting Area (State Resource Management Area) — 8.9 mi, 351° N
Canoe the Caney - Satellite Location (Attraction) — 10.1 mi, 359° N
Rock Island (State Park) — 12.8 mi, 139° SE
Cannon County Playhouse (Theatre) — 18.3 mi, 239° SW
Carthage Junction Depot (Gallery) — 19.4 mi, 337° NW
The Park Theater (Theatre) — 19.4 mi, 173° S
The Eads Museum (Museum) — 20.8 mi, 338° N
The Pink Elephant (Monument) — 21.1 mi, 052° NE
Old Shelter (ruins) (Historic Ruins) — 21.3 mi, 159° S
Smith County Heritage Museum (Museum) — 21.6 mi, 339° N
Cumberland Caverns (Attraction) — 21.6 mi, 160° S
The Munkey Wrench (Gallery) — 22.2 mi, 050° NE
Sandra Bos (Gallery) — 22.2 mi, 051° NE
TTU Eagle Statue (Public Artwork) — 23.0 mi, 049° NE
Flynn Creek Impact Crater marker (Monument) — 23.6 mi, 021° N
Burritt Alumni Museum (Museum) — 24.6 mi, 127° SE
Cedars of Lebanon: Sadie Ford Hertitage Farm & Arts Center (Museum) — 30.6 mi, 287° W
Virgin Falls Trailhead (Attraction) — 30.7 mi, 104° E
Geographical Center of Tennessee (Monument) — 31.4 mi, 257° W
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 62.4 mi, 066° NE · 114k acres
Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 68.7 mi, 049° NE · 564k acres
Mammoth Cave National Park (National Park) — 79.7 mi, 350° N · 51k acres

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