Our office is proud to serve the residents of DeKalb County with professionalism, accuracy, and courtesy.
​Each member of our team plays an important role in supporting the property assessment process and assisting the public. We invite you to meet the staff who are here to help ensure fair and transparent service for our community.
DeKALB COUNTY ASSESSOR OF PROPERTY
Shannon Cantrell​

615-597-5925 
[email protected]
​Shannon Cantrell was elected Assessor of Property in 2016. Under his leadership, the office has maintained Three‑Star Certification through the Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers since 2019. He has completed more than 300 hours of professional training through the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO), the Tennessee Department of Property Assessments (DPA), and the University of Tennessee’s County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS). Shannon has also served as pastor of Temple Independent Missionary Baptist Church since 2008.

​Shannon has been married to his wife, Tonya, since 1994. They have two adult children, Kaylee Allen (married to Kyle Allen) and Levi Cantrell, and one granddaughter, Blakelee Allen.
Emilee Anderson
Deputy Assessor
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Stephanie Reeder
Deputy Assessor
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Joshua Chapman
Deputy Assessor
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Derrick Poole
Deputy Assessor
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Contact Us

We are dedicated to helping DeKalb County residents with questions related to property assessments, records and exemptions.

When to Contact Our Office
• You believe your property value does not reflect your property
• You have built, remodeled, or removed a structure
• You need guidance on exemptions
• You have questions about your assessment notice

For general questions or comments, please complete the form below and select Submit. A staff member will follow up promptly.

For tax billing or payment assistance, please contact the DeKalb County Trustee’s Office at 615‑597‑5176.
732 S. Congress Blvd. - Room 104
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​Smithville, Tennessee 37166

615-597-5925

Office Hours:
​Monday - Friday
​8:00am - 4:30pm
DeKalb County Assessor of Property | 732 S. Congress Blvd. - Room 104 | Smithville, Tennessee 37166
615-597-5925
Office Hours: Monday - Friday -- 8:00am - 4:30pm

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​Although considerable effort has been applied in ensuring the information in this website is accurate and up-to-date, the office of the DeKalb County Assessor of Property does not guarantee the accuracy of the information contained herein; therefore, they are not the official record and should not be relied upon for any type of legal action. Only records that are maintained within the Office of the Assessor shall be considered as official records. DeKalb County disclaims any and all liability and will not be responsible for any inaccuracies that may be encountered.
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