Midway, DeKalb County, Tennessee facts for kids
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Midway
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 Midway, DeKalb County, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Midway, DeKalb County, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | DeKalb |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1313999 |
Midway is a small place located in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live close together, but it's not officially a city or town. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. The county government handles services like roads and police for these areas. Midway is one such community in Tennessee.
Where is Midway Located?
Midway is found in the state of Tennessee, which is in the southeastern United States. Specifically, it's in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
This community is easy to find because it sits right along two important roads. These are U.S. Route 70 and State Route 26. If you travel about 3.3 miles (which is about 5.3 kilometers) east from the town of Smithville, you will reach Midway. Its location on these main routes makes it a notable spot for travelers passing through the area.
