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Main Street Guide to Dickson County

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HISTORY: Dickson County from The Beginning

In 1796, around the time Congress declared Tennessee the 16th state, James Robertson and William Sheppard obtained over 600 acres along Barton’s Creek after discovering iron ore in the area. Building the first iron works west of the Appalachian Mountains, it became known as Cumberland Furnace. Generating jobs and attracting new families, the village became known as Cumberland Furnace.

News of the furnace also attracted a man named Montgomery Bell. He moved to Tennessee and worked at the furnace and soon bought it.

As more settlers arrived to work the furnace or farm corn and tobacco, many acquiring property through land grants, the population grew to justify creating a new county.

By 1803, Dickson County was created by the state and named for Congressman William Dickson. In 1804, the county seat was chosen and named for James Robertson's wife. Charlotte. Soon, a courthouse and town square were constructed.

When a road was cut from Nashville to Charlotte, it became the first road west and helped expand the county’s economy with new businesses, schools and churches built. Starting as a wagon trail and later improved. As settlers moved further west, more roads were built to help move goods to markets as far as the Mississippi River.

With the construction of Nashville and Northwestern Railroads through southern parts of the county, more towns popped up like Dickson (originally named Sneedville), White Bluff and Burns. The railroad connected Nashville to the Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers around the time of the Civil War.

Over the years, the county saw industrial growth leading to population growth. This was in large part to the construction of a major east-west route in the late 1920s known as Highway 70. In the 1960s, the opening of Interstate 40 further shaped the county’s growth.

The foot bridge at Cumberland Furnace in 1918. COURTESY TSLA

DICKSON COUNTY CONTACTS

COUNTY MAYOR’S OFFICE

BOB RIAL, MAYOR

4 COURT SQUARE

CHARLOTTE, TN 37036 (615) 789-7003

ACCOUNTS & BUDGET

DON HALL, DIRECTOR

300 WEST END AVENUE

DICKSON, TN 37055 (615) 375-1548

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING

4 COURT SQUARE

CHARLOTTE, TN 37036 (615) 789-7003

SATELLITE CO. ADMIN OFFICE

303 HENSLEE DRIVE

DICKSON, TN 37055

AMBULANCE

DONNY BEAR

284 COWAN ROAD

DICKSON, TN 37055 (615) 446-3701

COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL

202 S MAIN ST

DICKSON, TN 37055 (615) 446-9591

DICKSON COUNTY CONTACTS

CIRCUIT COURT

PAM (MYATT) LEWIS, CIRCUIT COURT CLERK

500 SPRING STREET

CHARLOTTE, TN 37036 (615) 789-7010

COUNTY CLERK OFFICE

LUANNE GREER, COUNTY CLERK

4 COURT SQUARE

CHARLOTTE, TN 37036 (615) 789-5093

COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE

ALLYSON HARMON

300 HENSLEE DRIVE

DICKSON, TN 37055 (615) 446-2788

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

TERRY MALONE, DEV. OFFICER

4 COURT SQUARE

CHARLOTTE, TN 37036 (615) 854-2560

ELECTION OFFICE

ROXANNE HAGEWOOD

110 A ACADEMY STREET

CHARLOTTE, TN 37036 (615) 671-1146

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

ROB FISHER

284 COWAN RD

DICKSON, TN 37055 (615) 446-3701

GENERAL SESSIONS COURT/ JUVENILE

LESLIE SHELTON

500 SPRING STREET

CHARLOTTE, TN 37036 (615) 789-5414

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

301 WEST END AVE.

DICKSON, TN 37055 (615) 446-2839

COUNTY HELP CENTER

103 WEST COLLEGE STREET

DICKSON, TN 37055 (615) 441-0076

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

JACKIE HODGES

115 SYLVIS ROAD

DICKSON, TN 37055 (615) 446-2638

HUMANE SOCIETY

311 TENNSCO RD.

DICKSON, TN 37055 (615) 446-PETS (7387)

HUMANESOCIETYOFDICKSON.COM

COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER

500 SPRING STREET

CHARLOTTE, TN 37036 (615) 789-7002

COUNTY PLANNER & POLICY ANALYST

AMANDA HARRINGTON

4 COURT SQUARE

CHARLOTTE, TN 37036 (615) 671-1618

PLANNING & ZONING

DAVID DARNELL

4 COURT SQUARE

CHARLOTTE, TN 37036 (615) 789-6740

COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

TAMARA HAMMER, DIRECTOR

303 HENSLEE DRIVE

DICKSON, TN 37055 (615) 446-8293

SHELLY YATES

4 COURT SQUARE

CHARLOTTE, TN 37036 (615) 789-5123

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

TIM EADS, SHERIFF 146 COUNTY JAIL ROAD

CHARLOTTE, TN 37036 (615) 789-4130

SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION

305 HENSLEE DRIVE

DICKSON, TN 37055 615-446-2449 EXT. 3

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

JIM LUNN

100 VIRGIL BELLAR DRIVE

DICKSON, TN 37055 (615) 446-0019

COUNTY TOURISM

4 COURT SQUARE

CHARLOTTE, TN 37036 (615) 633-6320 VISITDICKSONTN.COM

TRUSTEE

GLYNDA PENDERGRASS

4 COURT SQUARE

CHARLOTTE, TN 37036 (615) 789-7006

COUNTY UT EXTENSION OFFICE

303 HENSLEE DRIVE

DICKSON, TN 37055 (615) 446-2788

VETERAN SERVICE OFFICE

MIKE ARTIS, VSO

250 BEASLEY DRIVE

DICKSON, TN 37055 (615) 879-8495

ELECTED OFFICIALS & REPRESENTATIVES

GOVERNOR

BILL LEE (615) 741-2001

WWW.TN.GOV/GOVERNOR

US SENATOR

BILL HAGERTY (202) 224-4944

WWW.HAGERTY.SENATE.GOV

US REP. - DISTRICT 7

MARK GREEN (629) 223-6050

TN HOUSE OF REP. - 69

JODY BARRETT (615) 446-9996

TN HOUSE OF REP - 78

MARY LITTLETON (615) 375-8261

LITTLETONM@AOL.COM

TN SENATE - DISTRICT 23

KERRY ROBERTS (615) 741-4499

STATE EXEC. COMMITTEEMAN

DISTRICT 23 - REPUBLICAN

LARRY HILLIS (615) 446-1619

LWHILLIS53@AOL.COM

STATE EXEC. COMMITTEEMAN

DISTRICT 23 - DEMOCRAT

ZACK KINSLOW (931) 797-3860

ZKINSLOWTN@GMAIL.COM

STATE EXEC. COMMITTEEWOMAN

DISTRICT 23 - REPUBLICAN

MARY A. PARKS R (615) 672-5554

STATE EXEC. COMMITTEEWOMAN

DISTRICT 23 - DEMOCRAT

EMILY MCCARTNEY (615) 881-6676

EMCCARTNEY6676@GMAIL.COM

COURT CLERK - CIRCUIT COURT

PAM LEWIS (615) 763-0538

PAM.MYATT@TNCOURTS.GOV

COURT CLERK - GENERAL SESSIONS

LESLIE SHELTON (615) 789-5414

LESLIE.SHELTON@TNCOURTS.GOV

COUNTY CLERK

LUANNE GREER (615) 210-1601

LUANNE.GREER@TN.GOV

CO. COMMISSIONER - DIST. 1

JOHN R. RANDY SIMPKINS (615) 789-6001

CO. COMMISSIONER – DIST. 2

RAY LEDGER (615) 715-7173

LEDGERJR@AOL.COM

CO. COMMISSIONER – DIST. 3

DWIGHT MCILLWAIN (615) 394-3101

DWIGHTCFE@GMAIL.COM

CO. COMMISSIONER – DIST. 4

STACEY BATEY (615) 476-5924

STACEY.BATEY@YAHOO.COM

CO. COMMISSIONER - DIST. 5

JAMES C DAWSON (615) 566-0951

WHITEBLUFFACE@BELLSOUTH.NET

CO. COMMISSIONER - DIST. 6

BECKY SPICER (615) 412-5752

SPICEB@LIVE.COM

CO. COMMISSIONER – DIST. 7

CARL BUCKNER (615) 446-3843

BUCKNERCARL47@GMAIL.COM

CO. COMMISSIONER – DIST. 8

JODY W BRITT (615) 417-5362

JODYBRITT@COMCAST.NET

CO. COMMISSIONER - DIST. 9

MIKE PETTY (615) 260-3742

MIKE@DICKSONINSURANCE. COM

CO. COMMISSIONER – DIST. 10

DANNY WILLIAMS (615) 207-2855

DW@UPCPIPE.COM

CO. COMMISSIONER – DIST. 11

RUSTY GROVE (615) 948-2221

R.GROVE53@OUTLOOK.COM

CO. COMMISSIONER - DIST. 12

CINDI GRAY (615) 519-0400

CINDIGRAY@YMAIL.COM

COUNTY MAYOR

BOB RIAL (615) 789-7000

BOBRIAL@AOL.COM

COUNTY TRUSTEE

GLYNDA B. PENDERGRASS (615) 812-5414

GPENDERGRASS@ DICKSONCOUNTYTN.GOV

DISTRICT ATTORNEY DIST. 23

RAY CROUCH, JR. (615) 792-2545

WRCROUCH@TNDAGC.ORG

JUDGE - CIRCUIT COURT

DISTRICT 23 - DIVISION I

DAVID WOLFE (615) 446-7435

DAVIDWOLFEJUDGE@COMCAST.NET

JUDGE - CIRCUIT COURT

DISTRICT 23 - DIVISION II

LARRY J. WALLACE (931) 232 5800

JUDGE - CIRCUIT COURT DISTRICT 23 - DIVISION III

SUZANNE M. LOCKERT-MASH (615) 418-9564

SMLOCKERT@MSN.COM

JUDGE - GENERAL SESSIONS

CRAIG MONSUE (615) 446-6464

CRAIGMONSUE@COMCAST.NET

JUDGE - JUVENILE COURT

JERRED A CREASY (615) 441-0021

JARREDCREASY@GMAIL.COM

JUDGE - MUNICIPAL, CITY OF WHITE BLUFF

DIANN MOSLEY SMITHSON (615) 797-2000

DIANN@LIGHTHOUSEPS.ORG

PUBLIC DEFENDER – DIST. 23

MATTHEW MITCHELL (615) 746-1724

SHELLY LYNCH YATES (615) 557-5457

SHELLYYATES64@YAHOO.COM

SCHOOL BOARD - DISTRICT 1 (COUNTY DISTRICTS 10 &12)

ROBYN LAMPLEY (615) 517-5286

ROBYNHL@COMCAST.NET

SCHOOL BOARD - DISTRICT 2 (COUNTY DISTRICTS 6 & 11)

SONYA H. BROGDON (615) 326-2317

SH.BROGDON@YAHOO.COM

SCHOOL BOARD - DISTRICT 3 (COUNTY DISTRICTS 2 & 7)

STEVEN HALEY (615) 456-1763

STEVEN.HALEY55@GMAIL.COM

SCHOOL BOARD - DISTRICT 4 (COUNTY DISTRICTS 8 & 9)

PHILIP CHADWICK (615) 260-5558

AOPACUM1946@BELLSOUTH.NET

SCHOOL BOARD - DISTRICT 5 (COUNTY DISTRICTS 1 & 3)

SHERRI THIEL (615) 789-4088

THIEL.SHERRIR@GMAIL.COM

SCHOOL BOARD - DISTRICT 6 (COUNTY DISTRICTS 4 & 5)

AARON PARKER (615) 330-5273

AARONP@DOUBLE-A-DIESEL.COM

SHERIFF

TIM EADS (615) 740-4841

SHERIFF@DICKSONCOUNTY.NET

BURNS

Tennessee

Front row (l-r) Building Inspector Dan Rienhart and City Recorder Kim Leady; Back Row: Parks Director Chip Sullivan, Fire Chief Nathan Sullivan, Mayor Rusty Grove, Police Chief Jerone Holt and Codes Enforcement officer Bobby Burgess.

Located in the southeast corner of Dickson County, Burns Station was established in 1866. It was originally called Mile Post 36, indicating its distance from Nashville, and later Grade 42 with the completion of the railroad during the Civil War. It was named Burns Station after the president of the Nashville and Northwestern Railroad, Michael Burns.

In 1882 the word ‘Station’ was dropped while Burns retained its train depot which was a regular stop until its closure in December 1949. After Burns was incorporated in 1953, the depot was converted into the first town hall. In 1961, a new city hall was built on College Street, and in 1987 the current city hall was built on Church Street.

From 1875 until 1951, the largest employer in Burns was “The Lime Kiln” which produced high quality lime. The oldest remaining dwelling in the area is the Lonesome Cabin built in 1821 and currently being developed as the Lonesome Historic Site tourist attraction after being placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Burns has seen significant growth in recent years with new businesses opening and the population has reportedly increased over 20 percent since the 2020 census.

TOWN OFFICIALS

MAYOR

RUSTY GROVE (615) 948-2221 r.grove53@outlook.com

VICE MAYOR

CHAD TIDWELL chadt33@hotmail.com

COMMISSIONERS SCOTT STREET streetscott87@gmail.com

JIM DAVIS jimd.vbs@gmail.com

JACKSON TIDWELL Jtidwell1104@icloud.com

CITY RECORDER/CMFO KIMBERLY LEADY (615) 446-2851 townofburns@comcast.net

TOWN JUDGE

DAVID BROGDON (615) 446-2619 db.brogdon@yahoo.com

TOWN ATTORNEY

JERRED CREASY (615) 519-3821 tpotter@rprvlaw.com

FIRE CHIEF NATHAN STRINGER (615) 446-7911 bfdchief200@yahoo.com

POLICE CHIEF JERONE HOLT (615) 446-3635 jholtbpd@comcast.net

PARKS & REC DIRECTOR CHIP SULLIVAN (720)315-5267

BUILDING INSPECTOR DAN RINEHART (615) 939-1381 danmrinehart@gmail.com

BURNS COUNCIL MEETS ON THE SECOND MONDAY AT 7 P.M. AT BURNS CITY HALL, 2715 CHURCH STREET, (615) 446-2851. CITY HALL IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8 A.M TO 4 P.M. AND CLOSEDFROM 12 NOON TO 1 P.M. FOR LUNCH.

Burns Lonesome Cabin

CHARLOTTE

Tennessee

In the 1790s settlers began moving up onto the Western Highland Rim from the Cumberland Basin and beyond, they established farms and a small frontier settlement close to an all-weather spring on a gently sloping hillside north of a small waterway known today as Town Creek, which was to become Charlotte.

Research of early maps and deed records indicate Charlotte was the first frontier settlement on the Highland Rim that was not located on a major waterway.

On Aug. 4, 1804, an Act of the Tennessee General Assembly created the Town of Charlotte to serve as the “Seat of Dickson County Government;” naming Robert Dunning, Sterling Brewer, John Davidson, Montgomery Bell and George Clark as the first town commissioners. They were charged with locating 40 acres for a town site, setting aside two acres in the center for a public square, and erecting a courthouse, priso, and stocks.

In the 1820s Charlotte flourished and continued to do so into the Civil War, even though a tornado leveled much of the town including the courthouse, jail and post office on May 30, 1830. The construction of the Nashville and Northwestern Railroad, was completed post-Civil War and bypassed Charlotte. The communities along the railroad grew, capturing business, new industry, and economic development leaving the Town of Charlotte comparatively unchanged. County government, agriculture, timber, tobacco, as well as beef and dairy production, have remained as the primary economic mainstays on the north end of the county for nearly 200 years. Charlotte retains much of its 19th and 20th century charm.

The Dickson County Courthouse in Charlotte remains the oldest courthouse “still in use” in Tennessee. In 1977 the Charlotte Courthouse Square Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the Tennessee Historical Commission.

Compiled from information contained in The Heritage of Dickson County, Tennessee 1803-2006.

TOWN OFFICIALS

MAYOR

GARLAND BREEDEN (615) 878-0185 cityofcharlottetn@ comcast.net

VICE MAYOR

MELINDA F. MILLER (615) 210-3161 mfmiller@tndagc.org

COUNCILMEMBERS

CHRIS DELOACH (615) 973-1253 cdeloach90@gmail.com

LEAH GREEN (615) 394-9931 lengthssalon.gmail.com

RICKY PASTOR

(504) 881-0134 rjpastor2000@yahoo.com

CALEB STORY (615) 642-7655 justinstory@icloud.com

JOSH TURNBOW (615) 789-5021 joshuaturnbow@ yahoo.com

STAFF CITY ENGINEER

NEAL WESTERMAN (615) 789-4184

INTERIM FIRE CHIEF BEN KILLEBEREW (615) 789-4184

CITY RECORDER/ LIBRARY DIRECTOR

JENNIFER CARLEW (615) 789-4184 jennifer.carlew@ comcast.net

PARKS AND REC DIRECTOR

WILLIAM "BILL" R. DAVIS (615) 789-4184

WASTEWATER MANAGER

CHAD MORROW (615) 789-4184

CITY ATTORNEY

KIRK VANDIVORT (615) 446-2221

TOWN COUNCIL MEETS ON FOURTH TUESDAY AT 7 P.M. AT MAYOR'S OFFICE, 22 COURT SQUARE IN CHARLOTTE.

Dickson County Justice Center

CUMBERLAND FURNACE

If you take a drive along Highway 48 north of Charlotte, you will discover the unincorporated town of Cumberland Furnace just off the highway to the west. Historically known as the oldest community in Dickson County and the site of the first iron furnace west of the Appalachian Mountains, Cumberland Furnace was established as a community after the furnace attracted settlers to the area in search of jobs and land grants. Initially, agriculture was a major reason many chose to settle in the fertile hills and hollows of Dickson County where good water sources were found. Those same factors were also critical to the development of the iron industry in the area. When James Robertson discovered rich brown iron ore in the area, he bought a 640acre land grant and opened the Cumberland Iron Works in 1796. It was the first iron furnace operating in Middle Tennessee.

After Robertson sold the business to Montgomery Bell in 1804, the new owner expanded the iron works, selling iron to William G. Harding for his blacksmith shop at Belle Meade Plantation and manufacturing cannonballs for the War of 1812 used by General Andrew Jackson's troops at the Battle of New Orleans.

In operation for decades

prior to the Civil War ending slavery, the iron works furnace was known to use enslaved iron workers for free labor to increase their profits.

In 1988, the Cumberland Furnace Historic District was added to the National Register of Historical places as a recognized site of historical interest.

The Cumberland Furnace Historic District features the centuries-old historical village that was constructed around the now famous Cumberland iron furnace. It includes an old railroad depot along with homes and small cabins built in the 1800s, as well as a church and the Upper Forge. The Upper Forge played an important role between 1825, when it was built, until 1849, after which it was used less regularly.

If you decide to take a day trip to Cumberland Furnace, you can stop by the Cumberland Iron Works Museum which was originally the Grimes House and a log structure built around 1850. The museum is operated by the Cumberland Furnace Historic Village Association.

The Cumberland Iron Works Museum is located 1045 Old Highway 48N in Cumberland Furnace. Anyone planning to visit should call 615-789-5536 to confirm days open and operating

hours as the museum has been closed for renovations with plans to reopen soon.

The Drouillard House, built in 1868-70 as a country retreat for the Nashville affluent, is also located in Cumberland Furnace and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are four historical markers in Cumberland Furnace each sharing a lesson in Dickson County history.

Cumberland Furnace Log Cabin

Cumberland Furnace Railroad Depot 1920

DICKSON

The City of Dickson began as a stop along the railroad line between Nashville and the Tennessee River. Today, it serves as a progressive hub of business, industry, education, recreation, arts and entertainment.

In 1873, the Chancery Court in Charlotte was petitioned to incorporate the growing village as the Town of Dickson, chosen to honor William Dickson, a congressman and Nashville physician. Conflict arose in 1883 over a state law only allowing liquor sales within incorporated areas, so citizens voted to abolish the charter. However, the Town of Dickson was incorporated again in 1899. The City of Dickson was officially chartered by the state in 1925. Growth in the area was largely due to the railroad with an busy switchyard near West End Avenue. Along with moving goods, passenger trains made daily stops at the depot which still stands across from the Clement Railroad Hotel Museum. The museum was then known as the Halbrook Hotel and was the birthplace of Gov. Frank G. Clement.

TOWN OFFICIALS

MAYOR

DON WEISS (615) 446-6478

CITY OF DICKSON WARD 1

BRETT REYNOLDS (615) 446-6856

JASON EPLEY, VICE MAYOR (615) 441-5862

CITY OF DICKSON WARD 2

SHANE CHANDLER (615) 969-7779

B. KYLE SANDERS (615) 446-9111

CITY OF DICKSON WARD 3

HORACE PERKINS (615) 446-1638

STACEY SHEPARD LAVINE (808) 282-0679

CITY OF DICKSON WARD 4

DWIGHT HAYNES (615) 740-9759

MICHAEL OUTLAW

Tennessee

The railroad connected Nashville and the Tennessee River with two north branch lines to the Cumberland River in Clarksville.

By the 1940 census, Dickson was home to 3,504 residents. Growth stalled briefly when the iron industry in northern parts of the county slowed and tracks heading north were removed in the mid-1900s. The 1950 census reflected a 4.5% decrease in population to 3,384.

With Automobiles offering a new mode of transportation, Dickson benefited when the state built the first east-west highway connecting Bristol to Memphis, to be called Hwy.1 or the Broadway of America Highway. However, in 1926, the state named two-thirds of the highway as Hwy. 70 which traveled through Dickson helping to develop the downtown area.

Hwy. 70 became the major eastwest corridor in the region and tied in with other highways to allow travel from the Atlantic in North Carolina to the Pacific in California. Hwy. 70 remained an essential part of Dick-

(931) 623-1013

STAFF

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

RYDELL WESSON (615) 441-9508 administrator@cityofdickson.com

ADMIN. ASST, CITY RECORDER

CHRIS NORMAN (615) 441-9508 cnorman@cityofdickson.com

CITY ENGINEER

BRET M. STOCK (615) 441-9508 EXT. 307 bstock@cityofdickson.com

CITY JUDGE

STAN REYNOLDS (615) 446-9249 judge@cityofdickson.com

COURT CLERK

GINA SWANER

son’s growth until the completion of Interstate 40 in the late 1960s.

With influence from Gov. Clement, Interstate 40 was constructed through the southern part of Dickson County and Highway 46 became a new lifeline for the city. By the 1970s, commercial growth began to spread toward the interstate, which introduced the City of Dickson to a new generation of travelers. Restaurants and hotels popped up at the interchange, and by the 1990s, the City of Dickson had incorporated south past I-40.

The proximity to the interstate also proved attractive to industries, and in the early 1980s Dickson saw considerable growth in its industrial park including attracting industries based in Canada, Japan, France, Belgium and Italy.

Dickson further benefitted with the completion of Interstate 840 in 2012 which created a southern loop around Nashville that connects Dickson County to Wilson County along with connecting I-65 and I-24 with I-40.

(615) 446-9249

gswaner@cityofdickson.com

DIR. OF PLANNING/ZONING

JASON PILKINTON (615) 441-9508 jpilkinton@cityofdickson.com

EMERGENCY COMM. DIRECTOR

ROSALIND SOWELL (615) 441-9509 rsowell@cityofdickson.com

FIRE CHIEF

RICHARD GREER (615) 446-6331 rgreer@cityofdickson.com

POLICE CHIEF

SETH LYLES (615) 446-5403

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

DAVID TRAVIS (615) 441-9508 dtravis@cityofdickson.com

Dickson’s population shot up from 5,028 in 1960 to 14,538 in 2010. The 2020 Census placed Dickson’s population at 16,058, an increase of 10.45% over 10 years.

Today, Dickson is the 36th largest of 468 cities and towns in Tennessee, according to the 2020 Census. The city economy is strong with lots of commercial and residential developments in the works. It offers higher education options, hosts a variety of annual events and festivals, works to preserve history, continues to expand its parks and recreation opportunities, and promotes local arts and entertainment. All these efforts made by city leaders makes Dickson an great city to live, work, shop and play.

The city is governed by an elected mayor and eight city council members, two from each of four wards. The mayor and council members serve four-year terms with half the council elected every two years. Elections are held the second Thursday in September in odd-numbered years.

SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR

JOAN RIAL (615) 446-9350 jrial@cityofdickson.com

TAX COLLECTOR

ANGIE BROWN (615) 441-9508 abrown@cityofdickson.com

TREASURER

TAMMY DOTSON (615) 441-9508 tdotson@cityofdickson.com

SLAYDEN

Tennessee

Located in northwestern Dickson County, Slayden was originally called Slaydenview, but perhaps the name was too long for some

The small town is named after a prominent Virginia family who traveled west and settled in the Bartons Creek and Woods Valley area the early 1800s. The town was platted in 1898 by Robert B. Stone. It was not until 1913 that Slayden was incorporated by an act of the Tennessee General Assembly. The charter set up a form of government that is still in effect today.

The incorporation of Slayden occurred approximately 10 years after the L&N Railroad (Louisville and Nashville) established what was known as the Clarksville Mineral Branch. That is when Slaydenview became Slayden as postal officials shortened the name on the railroad runs from Clarksville to Dickson.

Early settlers gravitated to the area for the timber. The railroad provided the marketing means for timber products to be sold at larger markets. Soon, a stave mill opened to process white oak logs into staves, the curved wooden planks used to construct bourbon and wine barrels. There were also several sawmills in operation at the turn of the century.

Later, tobacco became an important factor in the development of the town with the railroad providing an easier way to get their crop to market. A tobacco factory was in operation during the early 1900s. Unfortunately, the Great Depression contributed to the discontinuance of the Clarksville Mineral Branch. L&N stopped rail services and the last train tracks were taken up in 1936.

After the tracks were gone, the Slayden Railroad Depot served as the post office until the owner Robert McFall died. It 1984, the depot was sold and moved to Grinder’s Switch in Hickman County to be used as a museum.

The economic impact with the loss of the rail way was a hard hit, but Slayden has weathered the test of time. For a short period of time, the Town of Slayden held claim as the smallest incorporated town in Tennessee.

In the 1980 census, the population dropped to 69 while the 2020 census shows 170 people call Slayden home.

TOWN OFFICIALS

MAYOR MICHAEL DAVENPORT (615) 763-2065

COUNCIL MEMBERS TAMMY ELLIS

MARANDA GREEN (931)646-1316

WAYNE WHITE (615) 354-7857

waynewhite2012@ymail.com

STAFF TOWN RECORDER

CYNTHIA DIANE HARRISON (615) 636-3496

Harrisonslayden@aol.com

LEGAL CITY ATTORNEY

OLIN BAKER (615) 789-3164

THE SLAYDEN TOWN COUNCIL MEETS ON THE LAST TUESDAY AT 7 P.M. AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER.

VANLEER

Tennessee

Located in the northwest quadrant of Dickson County, the Town of Vanleer is home to approximately 500 people with a population of 374 shown on the 2020 U.S. Census.

Take the drive along Hwy. 49 headed northwest out of Charlotte to enjoy lush green pastures with cows grazing along side big barns. That’s where you will discover Vanleer, Tennessee.

The town of Vanleer was incorporated in 1915 and named for Anthony Wayne Van Leer. In 1825, Van Leer purchased the Cumberland Iron Works, located in Cumberland Furnace. He was a large landholder and farmed over 20,000 acres in the area.

The town of Vanleer was planned on the L&N railroad line, which ran from Pond Switch to Gracie, KY. Several other local communities were accessible for the people catching the train from Vanleer.

During the 1920s, Vanleer was a growing community with passenger and freight rail service. One of the early enterprises of the area was the shipment of ripened peaches by iced rail car to New York, Cincinnati and other northern cities. Peaches were grown throughout the community.

Today, you may have a hard time finding a large peach orchard in Vanleer, but the region continues to be known for its large parcels of agricultural land, and who knows, there

TOWN OFFICIALS

MAYOR

DERRICK LYNCH (615) 763-2823

ALDERMEN

CHRIS FARMER (615) 763-2823

JACOB MCEWEN (615) 763-2823

DWIGHT MCILLWAIN (615) 763-2843

ERIC WEAVER (615) 763-2823

JASON WEAVER

(615) 763-2823

STAFF

FIRE CHIEF

SCOTTY INGHAM (615) 763-2823 bltfireman1@juno.com

SECRETARY/ TREASURER

MICHAEL POWELL (615) 763-2823

LEGAL CITY ATTORNEY

TIMOTHY V. POTTER (615) 446-2221 tpotter@rprvlaw.com

THE VANLEER TOWN COUNCIL MEETS ON THE FOURTH MONDAY AT 7 P.M. AT TOWN HALL.

may still be an orchard somewhere in the mix.

Vanleer is home to several farms growing hay, tobacco, soybeans and wheat along with raising cattle. There is also the Miller Farm which is a Tennessee Century Farm, recognized and honoring a family farm that has been continuously owned and operated for at least 100 years. If you are looking for a scenic country road trip, you will also find a couple of markets, a restaurant, a mechanics garage, an antique shop along with a large greenhouse business. Oh, we can’t forget the Dollar General!

In the early 1800s, Vanleer was home to Cloverdale Academy, established in 1818. It was a college founded and operated by Professor Bell on Bell Hollow Road. Cloverdale continued until 1899. Dr. Walter Bell, a well-known physician in Dickson County, located his office in the Vanleer rail depot in 1936, after the railroad discontinued service. His office remained there until his death in 1950. Afterwards, Dr. Jimmy Jackson and Dr. William Elliot also had practices in Vanleer.

Today, due to increased enrollment related to rezoning, Vanleer is also home to a new Vanleer Elementary School right off Hwy. 49 just across from the Vanleer water tower.

Source: The Heritage of Dickson County, Tennessee 18032006.

WHITE BLUFF

Tennessee

Located in east Dickson County, the Town of White Bluff was incorporated in 1869, but under the name Whitebluffs, named for the white bluffs that run along nearby Turnbull Creek. In 1806, Fort White Bluffs was constructed and soon after White Bluffs Iron Forge began operating.

The current town, which grew out of a Civil War-era Union Army encampment, was platted in 1867, and within a few years had grown to include several mercantile businesses and a planing mill.

From these humble beginnings, a dynamic community has grown and continues to evolve into a must-visit destination. According to the Town of White Bluff website, “Nestled in the rolling hills of Dickson County just 30 minutes west of Nashville, Music City, U.S.A., our community is home to some of the most beautiful sites, creative people, challenging trails, fantastic restaurants, top-performing schools, and much more. Consider this your invitation to experience White Bluff firsthand.”

The residential and economic growth White Bluff has experienced in recent years continues with new rooftops and new businesses all across the town. The 2020 U.S. Census shows White Bluff’s population at 3,862, making it the second largest town in Dickson County.

The Town of White Bluff covers six square miles and is located along Hwy. 70 at its junction with SR47. The location allows for convenient traveling to the county seat Charlotte (9 miles), county hub Dickson (10 miles) and even close proximity to Nashville (30 miles).

A fire in 1946, which destroyed much of the town, helped emphasize the need for a permanent water supply for the town. Zollie H. Bibb, Jr. along with Basil Thompson and others, formed of the White Bluff Utility District. Bibb was also instrumental in founding White Bluff's first volunteer fire department. Bibb served as fire chief for many years and bought the town's first fire engine with his own money.

In the latter part of the 20th century, Bibb and fellow resident and businessman Calvin Larkins worked to bring more businesses to town to boost White Bluff’s economy. It must have worked as the town offers a variety of business to conveniently serve the needs of the community.

Source: townofwhitebluff.com/ and TnGenWeb.org

TOWN OFFICIALS

MAYOR

STEPHANIE MURRELL (615) 797-3131

stephanie.murrell@ townofwhitebluff.com

VICE MAYOR

CONNIE REED (615) 969-1562 connie.reed@ townofwhitebluff.com

COUNCILMEMBERS

SCOTT GLOVER (615) 797-3131 scott.glover@ townofwhitebluff.com

BRYAN HILL (615) 797-3131 bhill3341@gmail.com

CARL KINCAID

(615) 797-3131 carl.kincaid@ townofwhitebluff.com

JACOB PUCKETT (615) 797-3131 jacob.puckett@ townofwhitebluff.com

STAFF CITY RECORDER MELODY LEWIS (615) 797-3131

FIRE CHIEF ERIC DEAL (615) 797-2781 eric.deal@ townofwhitebluff.com

MUNICIPAL JUDGE

DIANN SMITHSON (615) 797-3131 diann.smithson@ townofwhitebluff.com

POLICE CHIEF CHRIS FULCHER (615) 797-3131 chris.fulcher@ townofwhitebluff.com

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR JEFF MARTIN (615) 797-3131

jeff.martin@ townofwhitebluff.com

STREET DEPT. SUPERINTENDENT

SCOTT JORDAN (615) 797-3131

LEGAL CITY ATTORNEY ANDREW MILLS (615) 446-2221 amills@rprvlaw.com

Dickson County

PARKS & RECREATION

Parks and Recreations

Dickson County

Recreation and leisure activities are a big part of life in Dickson County, Tennessee. Whether you want to hike, bike and play, or relax, renew and discover, there’s no shortage of things to do in Dickson County. The Dickson Parks and Recreation Department has programs for youth, adults and seniors alike. Programs such as an Easter Egg Hunt, Fishing Rodeo, Summer Camps, Touch A Truck, BooFest, Christmas on Main Street and much more. The program is also responsible for youth and sports camps. For more information, call (615) 441-8626.

Dickson Skate Park

With a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 2, 2022, the City of Dickson officially opened its newest park, the Dickson Skate Park. Located behind Dickson Fire Department Station #1 on Church Street, the Skate Park offers unique opportunities for skateboarders, skaters and bicyclists in a course designed and built by Spohn Ranch of California.

Henslee Park

800 Hwy 70 W, Dickson

The 126-acre Henslee Park, which opened in 2018, continues to expand, and is now home to the Splash Pad, Dog Park and Storybook Trail. Open from sunrise to sunset, the park allows visitors to enjoy walking, jogging, running and bicycling with over four miles of paved paths. Leashed pets are allowed, but no motorized vehicles such as golf carts, ATVs and skateboards. See more information on page 27 or call (615) 4461721 or visit cityofdickson.com.

Holland Park

101 Frank Clement Pl, Dickson

This park was established in 2001 in honor of Mr. D.G. Holland and Mrs. Blanche Holland, who donated a sum of their estate to the City of Dickson

for this purpose. A leisure park with a fountain and small area good for children, the park is also reserved for weddings, reunions etc. For more information call (615) 446-1721.

City Lake Park

800 Highway 70 W, Dickson

Located at City Lake, the park overlooks City Lake which is a 27 acre manmade lake that includes a handicap accessible fishing pier and boat ramp. It is also equipped with benches for those who just like to relax and read a good book. Lakeview Park can be reserved for parties and other events. Contact the Park Office at (615) 446-1721.

Buckner Park-Park Facilities

200 Buckner Park Dr, Dickson

Facilities include: Six baseball/softball fields with lights, and bleachers; three concession stands with restrooms; four lighted tennis courts; a multi-purpose field; playground with safety surfaces; three picnic areas; eight soccer fields; paved and lighted walking/running track; ccovered picnic area with restrooms, five parking areas; Community Nature Trail and Certified Arboretum;18-hole Disc Golf course; large fishing lake and natural surface walking trail; and 60-acre wildlife area.

Luther Lake

Hwy. 70 West

The City of Dickson Parks Department oversees Luther Lake, a 14-acre, manmade lake popular for fishing and wildlife viewing as well as walking and running.

Mark Whitaker Memorial Park

2176 Hwy. 96, Burns

Park includes two baseball fields, concession stand, restrooms, football field and walking track.

Field of Dreams Park

Willey St, White Bluff

Park offers public playground with slides and swings, plus seating, grills, and a picnic area.

Tom Waychoff Memorial Park

141 N Main St, Dickson

Named for former Mayor and City Administrator Tom H. Waychoff, the memorial park is on the southeast corner of the intersection of College and Main streets. A leisure park with benches, it host the Dickson Christmas Tree Lighting.

White Bluff Skate and Bike Park

Hwy. 70, White Bluff

Park is a custom designed skate and BMX bike park on the grounds of the White Bluff Community Center.

Dickson County

PARKS & RECREATION

Veterans Memorial Park

Hwy. 70, White Bluff

This is a 60-acre outdoor park featuring three ballfields, two concession stands, walking track and Dickson County’s first dog park, Rover’s Playpen.

Bibb-White Bluff Nature Park

Coming soon to White Bluff! This 50-acre nature park, located in the heart of White Bluff is currently being planned with construction starting as soon as possible.

Dickson Dog Park

Located to the left off the main entrance from Henslee Drive, the Henslee Park Dog Park is a fenced area 350 feet in length with separate areas 70-100 feet wide for small and large breed dogs. Each area includes a water feature for the dogs to hydrate, activity features for dogs to climb on and jump through, benches, shade

structure and picnic area for their human companions and waste disposal stations to keep the park clean.

Dickson

Housing Authority Community Center

333 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dickson

This is an indoor gymnasium with bleachers. The gymnasium may be reserved through the Parks Department by calling (615) 446-1721.

Burns

Municipal Sports Park

192 Bobcat Ct., Burns

Phase 1 offers four ballfields, concession stand and restrooms.

Y.M.C.A. Dickson

225 Henslee Dr, Dickson

The Dickson County Family YMCA is steadfast in its mission to build healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities

throughout the Dickson County area. The Dickson YMCA features weight training, functional & bodyweight training, cardio equipment, water rowers, an outdoor fenced basketball court, a game room with foosball, cornhole, ping pong and more.

Montgomery Bell State Park

1020 Jackson Hill Rd, Burns off Hwy. 70

Park offers hiking, biking, golf, fishing and camping. There are nearly 19 miles of trails throughout the park. There is an 18-hole golf course with clubhouse, snack bar, pro shop and furnished patio. There are three lakes with one offering paddle boats, canoes, and kayaks for rental. A new hotel with pool opened in 2020 with restaurant and lounge. Modern cabins are available for rent. See more information on page 26 or visit tnstateparks.com/ parks/montgomery-bell.

Henslee Park Splash Pad

City of Dickson Parks and Recreation Department opened the Henslee Park Splash Pad for its third season on April 14 and it offers the best warm weather fun – for free!

The 4,000-square-foot splash pad has 20 water features and is located next to the 25,000-square-foot playground with 26 features in Henslee Park at 800 Highway 70 West on the site of the former Dickson Country Club. The city purchased the 126-acre site in 2018 and is developing it into one of the premier recreational facilities in the region.

The Henslee Park Splash Pad and Playground opened in June 2023. Henslee Park also features more than four miles of trails for walking, running and biking along with fishing ponds, a fenced dog park. an 18-hole disc golf course and the new Storybook Trail. To accommodate those wanting to make a full day of fun, there is also extensive greenspace for picnicking and playing.

The Henslee Park Splash Pad will be open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Wednesday, it will open 4 p.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m.-8 p.m.

The Henslee Park Playground is open from sunrise to 10 a.m. except on Wednesdays when it opens from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Henslee Park’s trails, dog park, disc golf course, fishing ponds and Storybook Trail, are open sunrise to 10 p.m. seven days a week and most holidays.

In addition to the parking area above the splash pad, there is another parking lot west of the play area along the entrance drive and additional parking at the dog park. Vehicles are not allowed in any of the grass areas.

The City of Dickson continues to plan for the construction of an aquatic facility that could include an indoor swimming pool at Henslee Park. The project is currently in the design phase. The splash pad will be open until the Monday following fall break for the Dickson County School System depending on the weather.

For more information, call 615-446-1721, visit cityofdickson.com or the Dickson Parks and Recreation Department’s Facebook page.

General Park Guidelines

• Adults should not to leave children unsupervised.

• Chairs and tables not allowed on splash pad, playground area or artificial turf. Chairs, tables, towels, canopies can be in grassy areas.

• Food is not allowed in play areas and properly dispose of trash before leaving.

• No climbing on splash pad features and all playground structures must be used properly to avoid injuries.

• Parents make sure children do not walk in front swings and zipline features to avoid being struck.

• No pets are allowed in the splash pad and playground areas.

• Skateboards, scooters, skates are not allowed in the splash pad or playground area.

• Splash pad surface and bathroom floors can be slippery so avoid running.

• Some play surfaces and structures may get hot in direct sunlight.

Montgomery Bell State Park

Located only minutes from downtown Dickson to the east off Hwy. 70, Montgomery Bell State Park serves as a natural oasis for local city dwellers and a peaceful vacation destination for travelers. Three lakes are nestled into the 3,850-acre park and provide visitors the opportunity to soak up the sun on their swim beach shores and paddle the calm waters.

The park was once the center of the iron industry in Middle Tennessee. The park's namesake, Montgomery Bell, formed one of the largest iron industries in Tennessee. Iron was once thought to be more valuable than gold and was a very lucrative industry at the time.

Visitors can experience a natural retreat at the newly renovated Lodge inside Montgomery Bell. The fully remodeled 117-room Lodge sits on the banks of Lake Acorn and provides guests with the opportunity to escape to peace and quiet while being just minutes away from all parts of Middle Tennessee.

The renovated Lodge features modern rooms, a new full-service restaurant and bar open to park visitors, and 6,000 square feet of flexible event space. The Lodge is the perfect place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city—enjoy lounging by the outdoor pool (open seasonally) or kick back with a craft beer in the lounge.

The park also has eight environmentally-friendly mod-

ern cabins available for rent near Lake Acorn. The park’s campground can accommodate campers up to 60 feet on most electrical sites. The campground has on-site sewer at 40 sites and can accommodate small pop-up campers and large RVs. There are 109 campsites available at the park.

Group Camp One was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and is considered a historic landmark. The buildings are constructed of hand-hewn stone. The 47 rustic cabins, which do not have air conditioning or heating, sleep 120 people.

The site of the first Cumberland Presbyterian Church is also located at Montgomery Bell State Park. The church was founded in 1810 in the log cabin home of Reverend Samuel McAdow. A replica of the cabin and a church are within the park.

There are many activities to try at the park. Most notably, they are hiking, biking, golf, and fishing. There are nearly 19 miles of trails throughout the park with one that follows the circumference of the park. The Par 72, 18-hole golf course is a local treasure. The clubhouse, with a snack bar and pro shop, also has a furnished patio that can be reserved for events. There are three lakes within Montgomery Bell State Park for fishing and boating. Kayaks, canoes, pedal boats, and flat bottom fishing boats are rented for use on Lake Acorn through Broken Paddle Outfitters staffing the onsite boat dock station. Broken Paddle Outfitters can be contacted at 615-669-8196. Private boats are allowed on Lake Acorn. Gasoline motors are prohibited.

Source: tnstateparks.com/parks/montgomery-bell

Montgomery Bell State Park

COUNTY ATTRACTIONS

Charlotte Courthouse and Public Square

Public Square, Charlotte

The Dickson County Courthouse in Charlotte was built in 1832, and remains the oldest courthouse in continuous use in the state. In 1973, Charlotte Courthouse Square Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Hickerson Hotel was built on the square in 1856 and occupied by Union Forces during the Civil War. Learn more at dicksoncountytn.gov.

Clement Railroad Hotel Museum

100 Frank Clement Place, Dickson

The Clement Birthplace & Halbrook Hotel & Railroad MuseumBuilt in 1913

Constructed in 1913, the historic Hotel Halbrook in downtown Dickson opened its doors to the public in April 1914. The Halbrook operated as a "railroad hotel" before going out of business in 1954. On June 2, 1920, Frank G. Clement, 41st governor of Tennessee, was born on this site. Today, the Clement Railroad Hotel Museum offers 11 permanent exhibits focusing on county history, Civil War, the railroad, Civil Rights Movement, and legacy of Gov. Clement. Learn more at clementrailroadmuseum.org.

Cumberland Furnace Iron Museum

1045 Leach Rd, Cumberland Furnace

The Cumberland Iron Works Museum, originally the Grimes House, is a double-pen, log structure built in 1850 and

operated by the Cumberland Furnace Historic Village Association. In 1988, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a stop on the Tennessee Iron Furnace Trail. Learn more by visiting Cumberland Furnace Historic Village Association Facebook page.

Drouillard House

1044 Old Hwy 48, Cumberland Furnace

The Drouillard House is a historic Victorian Italianate style mansion home in Cumberland Furnace built in 1868–1870. The three-story house was a summer residence for Nashville socialite Mary Florence Kirkman and her husband Captain James Pierre Drouillard. In 1977, it was place on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the Cumberland Furnace Historic District.

Lonesome Cabin

2006 Hwy. 96 in Burns

Lonesome Cabin was built in 1821 for William G. Austin and wife Dicy Horner Austin and is now on National Register of Historic Places. The oldest dwelling in south Dickson County, the Lonesome Cabin Historic Site is being developed to preserve the cabin and other pioneer treasures for generations to come. Learn more at www.lonesomehistoricsite.org.

Montgomery Bell State Park

1020 Jackson Hill Rd, Burns

Montgomery Bell State Park, a 3,850acre park offers lakes, trails, camping sites, a lodge with pool, cabins, a restaurant and historic landmarks throughout including the site of the first Cumberland Presbyterian Church founded in 1810. Enjoy hiking, biking, golfing, fishing and boating. Learn more at tnstateparks.com/parks/montgomery-bell

Old Spencer Mill

399 Old Spencer Mill Rd, Burns

The 1800s Grist Mill offers tours, camping, interpreters and demonstrations. Nestled in the hills of Burns, Old Spencer Mill is one of the only 1800s type gristmill in Tennessee with original equipment all powered by a 20-foot tall waterwheel. Learn more at oldspencermill.com.

Promise Land Church, School Museum

707 Promise Land Rd, Cumberland Furnace

Promise Land was established by African-Americans shortly after the emancipation from slavery. Many were slaves working at the iron furnace. During the Reconstruction Period, land was set aside to allow former slaves to establish themselves as free people. The community thrived from about 1870 to 1920. After World War I, many residents moved north for better working conditions and opportunities. The school closed in 1957 due to lack of students. It now houses displays of memorabilia and photographs about life in the African American community. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

War Memorial Building

200 Center Ave, Dickson

The War Memorial Building opened in 1933 and has been occupied by civic, community, veterans, city and county groups. It has become a perpetual memorial to veterans of all wars. The facility was headquarters for the draft board and bond drives around World War II. Learn more at dicksoncountytn.gov.

Wonders Center

855 Highway 46 South, Dickson

Wonders Center and Science Museum is the largest Science Museum in Tennessee. It offers planetarium shows, handson activities, full size dinosaurs, live geckos and lizards. Check website for tickets prices as only five and under are free. Learn more at wonderscenter.org.

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OLD TIMER’S DAY IN MAY

The first Saturday in May is a special time to be enjoyed by all as the City of Dickson and the Dickson County Chamber host the Old Timer's Day Festival in historic downtown Dickson! This year, all the excitement will take on Saturday, May 3 – so mark your calendar!

The origins of the Old Timers Day Festival stretch all the way back to 1930, with the first Old Timers Day being designated as part of the Dickson County Fair. Though that tradition did not continue, the celebration returned in 1958 with the advent of an Old Timers Day radio program broadcast on WDKN to honor the older citizens in the county – and Dickson County has been celebrating all things Old Timers ever since.

The Old Timers Day Festival has served as a homecoming of sorts for current residents to create special memories and former residents to get reacquainted with all the things that make Dickson County a great place to call home.

The festival delivers family-friendly fun and activities ranging from live music, art shows, classic car cruisin’, a pancake breakfast, kids play zones and the famous Old Timers Day Festival Parade which shows off floats reflecting the rich history of Dickson County all along Main Street. Floats and marchers representing charities, small businesses, schools and first responders from all over Dickson County will trav-

el down Main Street to the delight of parade watchers. The festival also served as a chance for local vendors and churches to introduce themselves to the community. Festival goers can browse vendor booth, grab a bite to eat from food vendors and enjoy a full day of fun in downtown Dickson. For more information, visit the Old Timer’s Day Facebook page or their website theoldtimersdayfestival.com.

DICKSON COUNTY ARTS IN FULL BLOOM

The Dickson County arts scene is in full bloom with lots of creative minds in motion including visual arts like painting, sculpture and photography, as well as performing arts like music, dance and theater.

Sommer Pearson, executive director of the Dickson Arts Council, shared, "2024 and the beginning of 2025 have seen tremendous growth in the Dickson arts community. With our various organizations working together, we've been able to produce more programming, grow our audiences, and build relationships. It's a very exciting time to be an artist here!”

Here are some of the arts-related events offered in the county.

Annual Events

• produced by Artist Guild: art show/sale at Old Timers' Day, autumn, and Christmas

• produced by Art in the Heart: annual art auction (jr and sr divisions), seasonal art alley installations, annual main street banners

• produced by Dickson Arts Council: Arts, Reads, and Tunes Festival featuring the Nashville Opera on Wheels, Art Eggs-Stravaganza (this is actually happening now if you haven't caught wind of it yet!!)

• produced by Dickson Community Choirs: spring and Christmas concerts

Regular Events

• Community Theatre: Renaissance Players produce 3-4 full length shows per year

• Dickson County Schools Theatre: DCHS, CWHS, DMS produce at least two shows per year (one play, one musical); BMS and CMS are growing theatre departments and produce 1-2 shows per year

• Dickson Drawing Club meets bi-weekly

• Artsy First Thursday in downtown Dickson features artists at multiple locations on the first Thursday of the month

• School choir performances

• Quest Center performances

Reuben Smith, president of the Artist Guild of Dickson County said, “"The art scene in Dickson is bursting with creative energy and opportunities for makers and artists of all ages. This area is rapidly becoming an arts hub in the region, and we want the arts to be accessible to everyone.”

Visit dicksonartscouncil.org for more information.

Brittany Albright 615-509-4366

Mark Boyd 703-628-4649

Martha Daniel 615-504-8915

615-838-6121

Deb Menendez 480-415-0598

Donna Piehl 615-946-6382

Amanda Aanderson 615-268-6213

Amanda Bradley 931-254-3013

Dale Hooper-Karshenas 615-533-0372

Tracy Neblett 615-533-9376

Jillain Pigg 615-636-2333

Chelsea Vargas 615-375-6680

Tia Armstrong 615-497-5336

Robert Barnes 817-300-0896

Ashlee Baker 615-585-9026

Carol Borchert

Paul Bullington 615-492-4663 931-551-5745 615-426-4324

Glenn Edwards 973-769-9779

Amanda Homco 812-639-2733

Samantha Nelson 615-856-2191

Lauren Shankel 629-333-5289

Renea Veach 615-686-8813

615-972-8552

Cat Jones 615-319-6360

Savanna Owens 615-478-9521

Carol Spellings 731-796-1388

Kayla Williams 615-604-8853

Tiffany Flatt 615-906-9009

Andrew King 629-666-1741

Austin Page 931-623-2299

Daniel Swaw 615-887-0307

Lexie Wilson 615-517-5661

615-574-5548

Mary Lazarus 615-604-3452

Gordon Perry 808-652-3330

Barrett Teague 615-640-3882

Dana Wright 615-218-2472

DICKSON COUNTY FAIR

Mark your calendar as the 2025 Dickson County Fair is scheduled to take place Aug. 28 – Sept. 1 at the Dickson County Fairgrounds. The county fair is a must-attend event, held annually in August and September, as a celebration of agricultural history and community fun.

The Dickson County Fair is a non-profit organization founded in 1924 to preserve the agricultural history of Dickson County and to promote and educate on the growing of healthy crops and breeding of farm animals. You can expect to find traditional fair

attractions like livestock shows featuring various animal breeds and competitions; carnival rides for all ages; beauty pageants and talent competitions; live music, stage shows and other forms of entertainment. In the past, the fair board has also included truck events, races and the annual demolition derby. Of course, there will be local and regional vendors selling food, crafts and other goods.

The Dickson County Fair Board seeks to keep with tradition and strives to maintain the property. They want to remind citizens that events take place

at the fairgrounds all year and encourage all to visit the Dickson County Fair Facebook page for upcoming events. The next big event will be the 2025 Spring Festival with a demolition derby on May 31.

The Dickson County Fairgrounds has buildings available for rental throughout the year for parties, family reunions and benefits.

CONTACT INFO

1053 Hwy. 47 East, Dickson (615) 446-7582 dcfair@outlook.com Dicksoncountyfair.com

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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

HUMANE SOCIETY OF DICKSON COUNTY

311 Tennsco Dr. Dickson 37055 (615) 446-7387

humanesocietyofdickson.com

MIDCUMBERLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT:

Call center: 1-800-945-4125 (615) 446-4943 mchratransit.org/

DICKSON AREA CRISIS LINEEMERGENCY SHELTER

Provides assistance for emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence (615) 740-8329

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER NASHVILLEDICKSON COUNTY DIVISION

223 Dickson Plaza Dr. Dickson 37055 (615) 446-4385 (615) 615-441-9967 habitatnashville.org

NHC - DICKSON - RESIDENTIAL LONG TERM CARE

Provides a private environment for patients who need licensed, 24-hour nursing care to support daily living activities.

812 North Charlotte St. Dickson 37055 (615) 446-8046 nhcdickson.com

HIGHLAND RIM ECONOMIC CORPORATION - DICKSON COUNTY - UTILITY ASSISTANCE

Program that pays all or a portion of the utility bills of Dickson County residents whose utilities have been or are at risk of being shut off.

707 Colonial Village Highway 70 East, Suite B Dickson, 37055 (615) 441-1153 highlandrim.org

DICKSON COUNTY HELP CENTER & THRIFT STORE 103 West College St.

Dickson TN 37055 (615) 441-0076 dicksoncountyhelpcenter.org

WALNUT STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST - UTILITY ASSISTANCE

Provides utility payment assistance for Dickson County residents.

201 Center Ave.

Dickson 37055 (615) 446-2909

wscoc.com

DICKSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPT - WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN

A federally funded program that provides nutrition education and food vouchers for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children younger than 5.

301 West End Ave. Dickson 37055 (615) 446-2839

White Bluff Location:

200 School Rd.

White Bluff 37187 (615) 797-5056

TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DICKSON COUNTY

Provides assistance with Food Stamps, Families First, TennCare and child care certificates. (615) 740-2251 tn.gov/humanservices.html

DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OF DICKSON COUNTY

Offers information and support for

people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

115 Luther Rd. Dickson 37055 (615) 446-3111

dsdc.org

DICKSON COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

100 Payne Springs Rd, Dickson, TN 37055 (615) 446-9350

CARENET PREGNANCY MEDICAL

305 S Main Street Dickson TN 37055 Phone: 615-446-0701

DRUG FREE DICKSON COALITION

Uniting Together For a Drug-Free Community

With your help, our mission is to prevent substance misuse in Dickson County youths and provide resources for parents, grandparents, teachers, and more.

207 Church St, Dickson, TN 37055 (615) 352-2821

drugfreedickson.com

DICKSON ARTS COUNCIL

Building community by promoting access to the arts, culture, and education in Dickson County, TN. www.facebook.com/dicksonartscouncil www.dicksonartscouncil.org www.instagram.com/dicksonartscouncil

UT Extension Educating Dickson County

303 Henslee Drive, Dickson Phone: (615) 446-2788

UT Extension is a University of Tennessee outreach of the Institute of Agriculture. They deliver educational programs and research-based information in agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer science, youth development and community economic development.

The Extension Family & Consumer Sciences programming provides educa-

tion in health, nutrition, financial management, personal development and leadership.

UT Extension partners with the Tennessee Association for Family and Community Education to provide individuals and families with educational programs. Two FCE Clubs meet monthly in Dickson County.

Over 5,000 Dickson County students in grades 4-12 participate annually in 4-H Youth Development activities. In-

school club meetings, project groups and summer camps help our youth learn and grow.

STAFF

Allyson Harmon Ext. Agent & Co-Director

Vickie DeLoach

Program Assistant

Family & Consumer Sciences

Jessie Keaton

Extension Agent

4-H Youth Development

Lacey Michael Nelson

Program Assistant

4-H Youth Development

Laurie O'brien

Program Assistant

Family & Consumer Sciences

Andrea R. Tidwell

Admin Support Assistant

Vickie Witcher

Extension Agent

Agriculture & Natural Resources

DICKSON COUNTY CHURCHES

APOSTOLIC

BETHESDA TEMPLE APOSTOLIC 715 W. Walnut St., 615-446-2845

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

COVENANT CHURCH

2929 Hwy 96, Burns

BAPTIST

BETHEL BAPTIST

1010 Harmon Springs Rd. 615-446-6933

BIBLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

1295 Claylick Road, White Bluff 615-878-0123

BURNS BAPTIST

2308 Hwy. 96, Burns 615-441-3378

CALVARY BAPTIST

1424 Old Charlotte Pike 615-446-3839

CHARLOTTE FIRST BAPTIST

305 Spencer Aly, Charlotte 615-789-6346

CHESTNUT GROVE FREEWILL BAPTIST

500 Old Metal Rd., Charlotte 615-789-5690

EASTSIDE BAPTIST

2612 White Bluff Rd., Burns 615-446-5816

EVANGEL BAPTIST

1201 Collins Rd., Vanleer 615-763-6264

FAIRVIEW BAPTIST

501 Old Hwy. 46 S., 615-446-9186

FAITH BAPTIST

4908 Hwy. 49 W., Vanleer 615-763-0269

FAITH BAPTIST OF COLESBURG

908 Faith Ave., 615-446-5829

FIRST BAPTIST

2501 Hwy. 70 E., 615-446-4640

FIRST FREEWILL BAPTIST 1701 Hwy. 96, Burns 615-446-8900

FREEDOM BAPTIST 910 Faith Rd, Dickson 615-428-3650

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST

4295 Hwy. 70 W., 615-446-8966

GRACE BAPTIST

301 Marshall Stuart Dr., 615-446-6015

GREATER THINGS BAPTIST 2612 White Bluff Rd., Burns 615-446-5816

HILLVIEW BAPTIST

920 Hwy. 70 W., 615-446-3652

LIBERTY BAPTIST

1031 White Bluff Rd., White Bluff 615-797-5151

MAPLE GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST

2800 Maple Grove Rd., 615-763-2007

MILLER’S CHAPEL FREEWILL BAPTIST 1862 Millers Chapel Rd., Charlotte MT. OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST 2075 Washer Hollow Rd., 615-358-2026

MT. SINAI BAPTIST

111 W Rickert Ave, 615-512-7699

MT. VERNON MISSIONARY BAPTIST

2901 Oneida Rd., Charlotte 704-596-6133

NEW BEGINNINGS BAPTIST CHURCH

101 McCreary Street Dickson TN 37055

615-418-7569

NEW HOPE BAPTIST

910 E. Walnut St., 615-446-3455

PARKER’S CREEK BAPTIST

2327 Abiff Rd., Burns 615-412-5280

REEDER MEMORIAL BAPTIST

3725 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte 704-3982913

SLAYDEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST

3115 Slayden Marion Rd., Cumberland Furnace 615-219-2508

STONEY POINT FREEWILL BAPTIST

1245 Stoney Point Rd., Vanleer 615-763-0050

SYLVIA BAPTIST

1415 Old Sylvia Rd., 615-789-4532

UNITED FREEWILL BAPTIST

784 Hwy. 46 S., 615-446-4121

VICTORY FELLOWSHIP CHURCHPOMONA BAPTIST

974 Pomona Rd., 615-446-3018

WESTVIEW BAPTIST

182 E. Kingston Springs Rd., White Bluff 615-952-2120

WHITE BLUFF FIRST BAPTIST

1019 Taylor Town Rd., White Bluff 615-7972473

WORLEY FURNACE MISSIONARY BAPTIST

490 Eno Rd., 615-446-4347

CATHOLIC

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S CATHOLIC 713 W. College St., 615-446-3927

CHRISTIAN

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 502 W. College St., 615-446-8464

CHURCH OF CHRIST

ACORN HILL CHURCH OF CHRIST Jones Creek Rd., White Bluff 615-797-9148

BROWN’S CHAPEL CHURCH OF CHRIST 1604 Abiff Rd, Bon Aqua BURNS CHURCH OF CHRIST 2718 Church St., Burns 615-446-1185

CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST 785 Spring St., Charlotte 615-789-5368

CHAPEL HILL CHURCH OF CHRIST 1050 Chapel Hill Rd., White Bluff 615-9524269

CHURCH OF CHRIST 711 Franklin Rd Charlotte TN 37036

615-446-9933

COLESBURG CHURCH OF CHRIST 2201 Hwy. 47 E. Burns, TN 37029 615-446-7505

EMMANUEL CHURCH OF CHRIST 1241 Pack Rd., White Bluff 615-797-2345

HICKORYWOOD CHURCH OF CHRIST 1235 Petty Rd., White Bluff 615-789-4264

JACKSON TEMPLE CHURCH OF CHRIST Hwy. 96, 615-441-1656

MIDWAY CHURCH OF CHRIST 2665 Hwy. 49 E, Charlotte 615-789-5009

MOUNT OLIVE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1150 Maple Valley, Cumberland Furnace 615-789-5922

OAK AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST 111 Oak Ave., 615-446-2070

PINEY RIVER CHURCH OF CHRIST Hwy. 48 South, 615-446-1172

POMONA CHURCH OF CHRIST 1705 Hwy. 46 S., 615-446-9317

POND CHURCH OF CHRIST 650 Pond Rd., 615-441-0024

ROCK CHURCH OF CHRIST 125 Rock Church Cemetery Road, Charlotte, Tn 615 446-8556

SECOND STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST 901 W. 2nd St., 446-5966

SYLVIA CHURCH OF CHRIST 1002 Church Rd, Dickson 615-218-2852

TAYLOR TOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST 2021 Taylor Town Rd., White Bluff 615-446-8552

WALNUT STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST 201 Center Ave., Dickson (615) 446-2909

WATER STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST 501 Water St., Charlotte 615-789-5002

WEST DICKSON CHURCH OF CHRIST 407 Furnace Hollow Rd., 615-446-5418

WHITE BLUFF CHURCH OF CHRIST 4415 Hwy. 70 E., White Bluff 615-797-9016

CHURCH OF GOD

CROSSROADS CHURCH OF GOD 1002 Claylick Rd., White Bluff 615-797-3778

DICKSON CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF GOD

102 Bishop Lane, Burns 615-478-4109

ORIGINAL CHURCH OF GOD

509 East Walnut St., 615-441-3456

THE CHURCH OF GOD 1015 Petty Road White Bluff, TN 37187 615-797-3553

DICKSON COUNTY CHURCHES

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

3340 Church St., Burns 615-789-6057

CROSSROADS

1002 Hwy. 250 North, White Bluff 615-797-3778

DICKSON CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

794 W. College, 615-441-2093

WHITE OAK FLATT CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Hwy. 49, Charlotte 615-789-5741

EPISCOPAL

CALVARY EPISCOPAL

1086 Old Hwy. 48 N., Charlotte 615-789-6177

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL

205 Church St., 615-446-8916

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

KINGDOM HALL JEHOVAH’S WITNESS 1055 Hwy. 70 W., 615-446-0718

LUTHERAN

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, MISSIOURI SYNOD 2300 Hwy. 96, Burns 615-446-2332

MENNONITE

LIGHTHOUSE MENNONITE

199 Lighthouse Lane, Vanleer 615-763-2444

METHODIST

BOWMAN CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST

114 S. Mulberry St., 615-441-1760

BURNS UNITED METHODIST 2904 Church St., Burns 615-740-0025

CHARLOTTE FAGAN UNITED METHODIST 3158 Vanleer Hwy., Charlotte 615-789-5194

DICKSON FIRST METHODIST

215 N. Main St., 615-446-2917

EDGEWOOD UNITED METHODIST 210 Edgewood Rd., 615-441-6656

GHANA MISSION UNITED METHODIST 11440 Shopton Rd. W.E., Charlotte 704-588-9220

GREENWOOD UNITED METHODIST 1101 Greenwood Rd. 615-789-4543

MCGAVOCK CHAPEL AME 608 Dotson St., Charlotte 615-789-5853

JACKSON CHAPEL UMC 2945 TN-49, Charlotte, TN

MOUNT LEBANON UNITED METHODIST

2901 Hwy. 48 N., 615-326-8904

ST. JAMES AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL 110 W. Rickert Ave.,

615-446-2419

STONE CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST

2071 Washer Hollow Rd., Charlotte

615-789-0061

TENNESSEE CITY UMC

320 Lane Rd, Dickson (615) 441-6656

WHITE BLUFF-BURNS UNITED METHODIST

4537 Hwy. 70 E., 615-797-3355

MORMON

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS

100 Browning Circle, 615-441-1006

NAZARENE

JASON CHAPEL CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

2541 Garners Creek Rd., 615-446-9126

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

502 W. College St., 615-446-8464

PENTECOSTAL

EMMANUEL CHURCH

3384 Hwy. 48 N., Charlotte

615-789-0054

LIGHTHOUSE PENTECOSTAL

1610 Hwy. 96, Burns 615- 446-8994

POWER AND PRAISE

614 Luther Rd., Dickson 615-466-7799

PRESBYTERIAN

CHARLOTTE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN

3 Court Sq., Charlotte

615-789-5080

DICKSON CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN

500 Hwy. 70 E., 615-446-8511

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

212 N. Main St., 615-446-3139

MT. LIBERTY C P CHURCH

3655 Hwy. 49 East, Charlotte, TN.

POND PRESBYTERIAN

830 Pond Rd., 615-446-1697

REDEEMER PRESBYTERIAN 7 Valley W., 615-740-7898

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

DICKSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

746 Hwy. 46 S., 615-446-4131

OTHER

AMAZING GRACE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

409 Church St., White Bluff 615-714-0158

BETHEL DICKSON

505 Henslee Dr., 615-446-7833

CALVARY CHAPEL DICKSON 1546 Yellow Creek Rd., 615-740-0070

CEDAR VALLEY CHURCH 21 Cedar Valley Rd Erin, TN

CHRISTIAN FAITH CENTER

639 Hwy. 46 S., 615-446-1111

CHURCH OF GRACE 539 Hwy. 46 South, 615-243-0735

COMPASSION

3525 Hwy. 70 W., Dickson 615-375-8333

CROSSPOINT COMMUNITY 509 Henslee Dr., Dickson 615-740-0000

DICKSON WORD OF FAITH

714 College St., 615-740-9770

FREEDOM

215 Dickson Plaza Dr., Dickson 615-417-3749

INTERNATIONAL WORSHIP CENTER

1824 Hwy. 46 S., Dickson 615-533-9283

NEW BEGINNING CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 1103 Herschel St., Burns 615-441-1974

NEW BIRTH FELLOWSHIP

304 West End Ave., Dickson 615-446-8992

NEW CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

SANCTUARY

711 Promise Lane Rd., Charlotte 615- 268-4257

NEW DAY 2075 Washer Hollow Rd., Cumberland Furnace 615-789-9200

NEW LIFE CHURCH 205 Beasley Dr., Dickson 615-740-6600

OASIS FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER 227 Dickson Plaza, 615-740-9882

PATTERSON CHAPEL Williamson Branch Rd., Vanleer 931-764-0030

POWER PRAISE 614 Luther Rd., 615-446-7799

RESURRECTION LIFE MINISTRY 296 Hayes Rd., Charlotte 615-789-5661

ST. CHRISTOPHER PARISH 713 W. College St., 615-446-3927

SET FREE HOUSE OF WORSHIP 109 S. Charlotte, 615-375-1032

THE HOUSE OF LORD ASSEMBLY 192 N. Mt. Sinai Rd., 615-446-8282

POMONA CHURCH OF CHRIST 1705 Hwy. 46 S., 615-446-9317

VICTORY WORSHIP CENTER 511 Henslee Dr., 615-326-8493

WORD OF LIFE TABERNACLE 1019 Harmon Springs Rd., 615-441-6199

Middle Tennessee

VETERANS COALITION

The Middle Tennessee Veterans Coalition, based out of Dickson, shares information, support and resources to become a unified voice in advocating for veterans in the community by identifying issues and finding solutions, without the duplication of services.

There is no membership fee to join the Coalition. The only requirements are to assist other members in need, be part of the solution, participate in voting process and assist other community and government leaders in improving our veteran community.

Whether you are a Veteran, an organization providing Veteran resources, or a business looking to give back, the monthly meeting is a great opportunity to connect and support our local Veteran community. The Veterans Coalition meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Dickson County YMCA.

The Middle Tennessee Veterans Coalition was formerly the Dickson County Veterans Coalition prior to establishing the group as a nonprofit. For more information, contact Renee Boehm by email at renee@dchelpcenter.org and visit their Facebook page for details on special events such as concerts and fundraisers.

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DICKSON COUNTY CHAMBER

The Dickson County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, membership-based organization of local business people and individuals who work to promote the business-friendly environment of our community.

Governed by a board of directors, the Dickson County Chamber was established in 1921. For 100 years, the Dickson County Chamber has coordinated the talents and energies of business, industry and individuals to make our county a better place to live, to work and to visit.

Mission: The Chamber is here to support area businesses and to promote Dickson County as a great place to live and do business.

BENEFITS

Regardless of the size of your company or the amount of time you have been in business, the Dickson County Chamber takes seriously the opportunity to provide strong, positive benefits to you as a member.

These benefits include:

• Credibility for your business

• Referrals of new business

• Numerous opportunities for networking & marketing

• Professional development

• A direct link to your website

• Opportunities for involvement

The Chamber is home to several committees that are active in shaping our community. They include: Agriculture Committee

The Agriculture Committee features industry professionals who promote the wonderful places and faces of Dickson County. This includes planning and executing several popular agricultural events each year in addition to working closely with the Dickson County Farmer's Market and being a voice for agriculture in Dickson County.

Ambassador Committee

Ambassadors act as the peer arm of the Chamber and represent the Chamber membership at events.

Education Edge

This committee serves as a link between the school system and local businesses with the goal of improving education specific to the opportunities in our community.

Throughout the year, Dickson County Chamber members have access to numerous Chamber or

member-sponsored events. Visit dicksoncountychamber.com for view all the upcoming events ranging from networking mixers, breakfast meetings and luncheons to festivals and career fairs.

Dickson County Chamber of Commerce

205 South Main Street Dickson, TN 37055

Phone: (615) 446-2349

Email: contactus@ dicksoncountychamber.com

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SCHOOL DISTRICT Dickson County

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Centennial Elementary

198 Upper Lake Drive

Dickson TN 37055

615-446-0355

Principal: Erica Logan

Charlotte Elementary

200 Humphreys Street

Charlotte TN 37036

615-740-5803

Principal: Sara Cunningham

Dickson Elementary

120 west Broad Street

Dickson TN 37055

615-740-5837

Principal: Nick Brown

Oakmont Elementary School

630 Hwy 46 South

Dickson, TN 37055

Phone: (615) 446-2435

Principal: Misty Hodge

The Discovery School

101 Henslee Dr.

Dickson, TN 37055

Phone: (615) 441-4163

Principal: Rachel Storment

Stuart-Burns Elementary School

3201 Highway 96

Burns, TN 37029

Phone: (615) 446-2791

Principal: Jessica Smith

Vanleer Elementary School

4456 Hwy 49 W

Vanleer, TN 37181

Phone: (615) 740-5760

Principal: Sue Stringfield

White Bluff Elementary School

377 School Road

White Bluff, TN 37187

Phone: (615) 740-5775

Principal: Leslie Christy

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Burns Middle School

88 Bobcat Trail

Burns, TN 37029

Phone: (615) 740-1860

Principal: Michelle Prieur

Charlotte Middle School

250 Humphries St

Charlotte, TN 37036

Phone: (615) 740-6060

Principal: April Killebrew

Dickson Middle School

401 E. College St.

Dickson, TN 37055

Phone: (615) 446-2273

Principal: Leslie Harrison

William James Middle School

3030 Trace Creek Road

White Bluff, TN 37187

Phone: (615) 740-5770

Principal: Jan Ford

HIGH SCHOOLS

Creek Wood High School

3499 Hwy 47 North Charlotte, TN 37036

Phone: (615) 740-6000

Principal: Polly Spencer

Dickson County High School

509 Henslee Drive

Dickson, TN 37055

Phone: (615) 446-9003

Principal: Corey Duke

OTHER LEARNING FACILITIES

New Directions Academy

4000 Hwy. 48 N.

Charlotte, TN 37036

Phone: (615) 740-6070

Principal: Dr. Rhiannon Mason

Distance Learning Academy

4000 Hwy. 48 N.

Charlotte, TN 37036

Phone: (615) 740-6070

Principal: Dr. Sheryl Thiel

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Dickson Christian Academy dicksonchristian.org

Greater Things Christian School gtcswarriors.com

White Stone Academy www.whitestone.academy/dickson

HIGHER EDUCATION

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Center tcatdickson.edu

Nashville State Community College

206 West Walnut Street Dickson, TN 37055 www.nscc.edu/campuses/ dickson-campus.php

2024 Dickson County

MAIN STREET AWARDS WINNERS

COMMUNITY

Apartment Complex: Beasley Pointe Apartments

Finalists: Autumn Park Apartments, East Forest Park Apartments

Artist/Pottery/Creative Works: Face Painting & Balloon Fun by Devona

Finalists: Artsy Starkey, Wild Blue Yonder

Assisted Living Community: Olive Branch

Assisted Living

Finalists: Dickson Health and Rehab, NHC Healthcare

Community or Nonprofit Event: Annual Mallory’s Miracle Children’s Charity Car Show, Poker Run and Silent Auction

Finalists: Charlotte Festival, Give 'N Gobble 5k

Community/Neighborhood: Dickson

Finalists: Charlotte, White Bluff

Dance/Gymnastics/Martial Arts Studio: Miss Amy's School of Dance

Finalists: Ellen Alvin Dance Exchange, White Bluff Ballet & More

Elected Official (Office): Tim Eads - Dickson County Sheriff

Finalists: Carl Kincaid - White Bluff City Council, Stacey Levine - Dickson City Council

Family Fun & Entertainment: James Fireworks

Finalists: Montgomery Bell State Park, Thunder Alley Family Entertainment Center

Gym/Fitness Center: Dickson County Family YMCA

Finalists: Bungee Fitness Factory, Powerhouse Gym High School Coach (School): Heather Minnis- Dickson Middle School

Finalists: Rodney Parker - Dickson County High School, Tracy Rampaul - Dickson County High School

Moving Company: True Friends Moving Company

Finalists: I Haul Anything, Mike Barber Movers

Musician / Band / Entertainer: Larry Fleet

Finalists: The Aaron Sizemore Band, Peggy Sue Holiday

Nonprofit Organization: Mallory’s Miracle Children’s Charity

Finalists: Humane Society of Dickson County, Mayson's Place

Park/Golf Course/Rec Center: Montgomery Bell State Park

Finalists: Charlotte Ball Park, Henslee Park

Place of Worship: Compassion Church

Finalists: The Abbey Nashville - White

Bluff, First Free Will Baptist Church

Preschool/Daycare: Imagination Station

Day Care

Finalists: Little Warriors Christian

Preschool, Oakmont Elementary School

Pre-K

Principal/Headmaster (School): Misty

Hodge - Oakmont Elementary School

Finalists: Corey Duke - Dickson County

High School, Polly Spencer- Creek Wood High School

Private Elementary/Middle School: Greater Things Christian School

Finalists: United Christian Academy, White Stone Academy

Public Elementary School: Stuart-Burns

Elementary School

Finalists: Oakmont Elementary School, White Bluff Elementary School

Public Middle School: Burns Middle School

Finalists: Charlotte Middle School, Dickson Middle School

Public/Private High School: Creek Wood High School

Finalists: Dickson County High School, Greater Things Christian School

Storage Company: BC Storage

Finalists: Highway 48 Storage, Synergy Storage

Teacher (School): Morgan Bowker - StuartBurns Elementary School

Finalists: Haley Gerber - Oakmont Elementary School, Samantha YorkOakmont Elementary School

FLAVOR

Asian/Sushi: Ginger Hibachi

Finalists: Fat Tiger Korean BBQ & More, Nori Sushi & Grill

Bar/Cocktail: Boardable 615

Finalists: House of Brews, Luke’s Breakfast and Burgers

BBQ: Back Alley BBQ

Finalists: Otts BBQ, Ronnie's Q

Breakfast: Luke’s Breakfast and Burgers

Finalists: Dickson Donuts, Donna's

Buffet: Shoney's

Finalists: The Manor at Dickson, Ming Court Buffet & Grill

Burger: Little Bite of Everything

Finalists: Donna's, Luke’s Breakfast and Burgers

Catering/Food Truck: Otts BBQ

Finalists: Ronnie's Q, Sweet T's Gelato & Cafe

Coffee Shop: Cuppa Sunshine Coffee and Tea

Finalists: The Bluffalo Coffee Co, House

Blend Coffeehouse, Cafe and Gifts

Dessert: Sweet T’s Gelato & Cafe

Finalists: Katie's Ice Cream, Little Bite of Everything

Dining Deal: Luke’s Breakfast and Burgers

Finalists: Donna's, Little Bite Of Everything

Doughnuts / Bakery: Dickson Donuts

Finalists: Charlotte Fresh Deli Donuts, Kourtney's Kakes

Italian/Pizza: Zander's Woodfired Pizza

Finalists: Jonah's Pizza, Pappy's Pizza

Liquor Store: Scottish Shield Liquors

Finalists: The Cellar Wine and Spirits, Cork & Bottle Liquors

Meat and Three: Donna's

Finalists: Back Alley BBQ, Jeanine's Cafe and Catering

Mexican/Taco: Las Delicias - Traditional Flavors of Mexico

Finalists: Camino Real Mexican Restaurant, Don Chuys Mexican Grill

Nutritional Drink Shop (Smoothies/Tea/ Juice Bar): Be Good Juice Co.

Fianlists: Charlotte Hometown Nutrition, Hometown Energy & Nutrition

Overall Restaurant: Little Bite Of Everything

Finalists: Lugo's, Luke’s Breakfast and Burgers

Smoke Shop: Big Boy’s Cigar Lounge

Finalists: Fallout Vapor, The King Vape And Smoke Shop

Sports Bar: House of Brews

Finalists: Buffalo Wild Wings, One19 Craft Kitchen & Brewery

Take Out / Curbside: Luke’s Breakfast and Burgers

Finalists: Boardable 615, Little Bite Of Everything

RETAIL

Antique Store: High Cotton

Finalists: New Wave Hobbies, Yesterday's Treasures Today Marketplace

Auto Dealer: Nick Mayer Chevrolet Buick GMC of Dickson

Finalists: Steve Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep

Ram FIAT, Victory Nissan of Dickson

Building Supplies/Hardware: Burke Building & Feed Supplies

Finalists: United Farm & Home

Cooperative, White Bluff Ace Hardware

Cabinet Manufacturer / Supplier: Hale's Custom Cabinets

Finalists: DC Cabinets, Spencer Mill Woodworks

CBD/Supplements/Health Foods: Rudy’s Canna Connect

Finalists: Thrive Wellness Center, Southern Sugar Leaf, The Smoke Shop

Clothing Store: High Cotton

Finalists: Fussell's Shop For Men & Boys, Yesterday's Treasures Today Marketplace

Computer/Electronic Service: Misfits

Electronics

Finalists: Area 51 Tech Solutions, Logical Pros

Equipment Dealer/Mower/Trailer: 96 Lawn & Garden Center

Finalists: Dickson County Equipment, White Bluff Ace Hardware

Farm, Feed & Pet Supply: United Farm and Home Co-Op

Finalists: Burke Building & Feed Supplies, Charlotte Hardware, Farm And Feed

Floor Store: Preston Thompson’s Carpet Shoppe

Finalists: A Rug Above Gently Used Rug Gallery at YTT, Mallard Flooring

Florist: Carl’s Flowers

Finalists: Dickson Florist, Petals on the Bluff

Furniture/Mattress: Major Discount Furniture

Finalists: Ragan's Friendly Neighbor Store, Yesterday's Treasures Today Marketplace Gift, Specialty & Home Interiors: High Cotton

Finalists: New Wave Hobbies

Pelican Picks

Grocery/Farmers Market: Chappell’s Hometown Foods

Finalists: Country View Market, Mann’s Market

Gun/Pawn Shop: Golden Eagle Pawn

Finalists: Dickson Sportsman Store, Tennessee Gun Works

Home Interiors / Design Center: Yessick's Design Center

Finalists: Molly Tittle Interiors, Moss & Embers Home Decorum

Jewelry Store: Touch of Class Jewelers

Finalists: High Cotton, Hodges Jeweler

Manufactured / Pre-Fab / Mobile - Homes: Clayton Homes

Finalists: Lot of Faith Outdoor Structures, LLC, Yoder Dutch Barns

Mattress Store: Major Discount Furniture

Finalists: Mattress King, Sleep Outfitters

Nursery/Garden Center: Country Gardens Greenhouse

Finalists: Burns Garden Center, Mann’s Market

Nutritional Supplements/Health Foods

(Not Drinks): Thrive Wellness Center

Finalists: Hometown Energy & Nutrition,

Tare Bulk Foods

Paint Store / Supplier: Preston Thompson's Carpet Shoppe

Finalists: Sherwin Williams, White Bluff

Ace Hardware

Pharmacy/Pharmacist: Charlotte's Hometown Pharmacy

Finalists: Dickson Apothecary, White Bluff

Pharmacy

Tire Store: Dickson County Tire & Oil

Finalists: Bill’s Tires, Dawson's Tire & Auto Repair SERVICES

Accounting Firm/Tax Preparation: David H. England CPA & Consultants, PLLC

Finalists: Charlotte Tax & Accounting, J & J Insurance & Tax Service

Attorney/Law Firm: Hilary Duke - Reynolds, Potter, Ragan & Vandivort, PLC

Finalists: David Brogdon - Brogdon Law Offices, Mark E. Atchison, Attorney at Law

Auction Company/Auctioneer: Charles Woodard & Associates Real Estate & Auction - Neal Trice

Finalists: American Realty & Auction, Ragan's Five Rivers Realty & Auction Co.

Audiology/Hearing Clinic: Dr. Howard Hammer, ENT

Finalists: Beltone Hearing Aid Service, Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center

Auto Service Center: Dapper Dent Repair

Finalists: Buster's Garage, Dickson County Tire & Oil

Bail Bondsman / Bonding Company: Boobie's Bonding

Finalists: Bullseye Bail Bonds, Fizer Bonding Company

Bank/Credit Union: FirstBank

Finalists: First Federal Bank, TriStar Bank

Barber Shop: Burns Backdoor Barber & Beauty

Finalists: Doc’s Barber Shop, Mr. Johnny's Hair Salon

Builder/General Contractor: Harris & Robertson Construction

Finalists: McCoy Construction & Welding, Project Pros of Dickson

Business Services (print, graphics, web, communications, travel): Allegra Marketing Print Mail

Finalists: A&R Printing Services, Office Depot

Car Salesperson: Jeff Jones - Victory Nissan

Finalists: Bugs Proctor - Specialty Auto Sales, Katie Donaldson - Victory Nissan Chiropractic Practice: Smith Chiropractic

Finalists: Active Spine Chiropractic - Dr. Cory Oliver, Dickson Chiropractic - Dr. Scott Jutte

Cleaning Services (Maid/Janitorial

-Residential & Commercial): Kelley’s Cleaning Service

Finalists: Dickson Cleaning Service, Patty’s Cleaning

Dental Practice: College Street Smiles

Finalists: Dental Partners Dickson, Dickson

Dental

Dermatology / Skin Care / Aesthetician: Canaan Beauty & Co.

Finalists: Derma Dickson a MedspaHeather Mangrum Sinta Beauty Esthetics

Electrical Company/Electrician: Untamed Electric

Finalists: Mike Moran Plumbing & Electrical, Specialty Electric Company

Family Practice/General Practitioner: Robert Orgain M.D. - Dickson Medical Associates

Finalists: Jeffrey D. Kauppi, PA, Kelley J. Sharp, NP

Financial Planning and Investments: First Federal Bank

Finalists: David H. England CPA & Consultants, PLLC, Edward Jones - Kyle Scott

Funeral Home: Taylor Funeral Home

Finalists: Dickson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Spann Funeral Home

Hair Stylist/Salon: Linda Graham - Back Door Barber & Beauty

Finalists: Charlene Overton - Tangles, Hair Junkies

Heat and Air Company: Clark Heating and Cooling

Finalists: Porter Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning, Quick Flow HVAC

Home Inspection Company: Full Circle

Home Inspectors

Finalists: Mid-South Home Inspectors, Premium Home Inspections

Insurance Agent (Agency): Heather Clifton

- Shelter Insurance

Finalists: Morrison & Fuson Insurance

Agency, Senior Elite Services

Landscaping Company: Meza Landscaping and Stump Grinding

Finalists: Binkley's Tree Service, Burns Lawn & Garden

Massage/Aroma Therapy/Med Spa: Constance Dillon - SOS Massage

Finalists: Bloom Day Spa, Jessica Howell, LMT

Med Spa: Derma Dickson a Medspa

Finslists: Dream Younger Medical

Aesthetics, Skin Logics Weight Loss and Medi Spa

Medical Center/Urgent Care Clinic: Dickson Medical Associates

Finalists: Covenant Medical Group, TriStar

Natchez ER

Medical Specialist / Practice: Vitalive Health and Wellness

Finalists: Comprehensive Pain & Neurology Center, PLLC, Dr. Paul J. Somers Jr., DPM

Mental Health Professionals / Services:

Brie LaJeret, DNP, PMHNP, AGPCNP

Finalists: Freeman Recovery Center

Mental Health Cooperative of Dickson,

Mortgage Company: People's Home

Equity

Finalists: Bank of Dickson, First Lending Solutions

Nail Salon: Canaan Beauty & Co.

Finalists: Lori Potter, Nails By Tammy

Nurse Practitioner (office): Kelley Sharp, NP - Sharp Pediatrics

Finalists:Jessica Lane APRN - Covenant Medical Group, Kelley Ross, NP - Dickson Medical Associates

OB/GYN-Women’s Care Practice: Amanda Haneline, MD - TriStar Horizon

Finalists: Erin Steidl, DO - TriStar Horizon, Tina Thornberry, NP-C - Women's Health Center

Oil Change: Dickson County Tire and Oil

Finalists: United Farm and Home Co-Op, Victory Nissan of Dickson

Optometry/Eye Care Practice: Drs. Tidwell, Faulks & Allen Optometry

Finalists: Dickson Eye Health - Dr. Belinda

Patrick OD, Walmart - Dr. Donald Davisson

Orthodontic Practice: Island Breeze Orthodontics

Finalists: Burr Orthodontics, Mappes Orthodontics

Orthopaedic Practice/Surgery: Tennessee

Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA): Dickson

Finalists: Matthew Sarb, DO - Dickson

Medical Associates, Orthopaedic Specialists

Pediatric Clinic/Pediatrician: Kelley Sharp, NP - Sharp Pediatrics

Finalists: Dr. Mary McNeal - TriStar Health, Kerry W. Ross, MD - Dickson Medical Associates

Personal Trainer: Aireann Todd - New Scene Fitness

Finalists: David Edmondson - Mo/Ni Sports,

Micha Trevathan - Forward Fitness

Personalization Service (engraver / embroidery / screen printing): Goal Post Sporting Goods

Finalists: Ring & Bling Repair, Touch Of Class Jewelers

Pest/Animal Control: Servall Termite & Pest Control

Finalists: Butler's Pest Solutions, Levine's Pest Control

Pet Specialty Services- Boarding/ Grooming/Day Care/Training: Milk & Honey Paw Spa

Finalists: MeowWoof Pet Grooming, Shaggy To Chic

Photography Studio/Photographer/ Videography: Ashley Fay Photography

Finalists: Danna Nicholson Photography, Long Shot Photography

Physical Therapy Clinic: DMA Physical Therapy

Finalists: DMA - Josh Vaughn, DPT, Select Physical Therapy

Plumbing Company: Porter Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning

Finalists: Griffin Mechanical, Hiller

Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric

Property Management: Phil Thompson

Properties

Finalists: Charles Lashlee - Lashlee

Property Management, Property Management

Real Estate Appraisal/Title Company: Integrity Title

Finalists: Dickson Title, Title Group of Tennessee - Dickson

Real Estate Company: Parker Peery

Properties

Finalists: Lee Realty, Realty Executives

Hometown Living

Realtor (RE Company): Kayla Tagg - Blue Door Realty

Finalists: Michele Johnstone - Parker Peery Properties, Sammie Jo Remington - Realty Executives Hometown Living

Roofing Company: Watson Metals

Finalists: Dickson Restoration, Yoder's Dutch Barns

Senior Services/Respite Care/In-Home

Care: Olive Branch Senior Living

Finalists: Caris Healthcare, Home Care Solutions

Specialty Contractor: All Better Appliance

Finalists: Dickson Graphics, Soll's Appliance Repair

Staffing Agency: Express Employment Professionals

Finalists: PeopleReady, Wise Staffing Group

Tanning Center: Sun Tan City

Finalists: Sinta Beauty Esthetics, Tan

Healthy - Tricia Sesler

Tattoo/ Piercing/ Body Art: The Inkquisition Tattoo Collective

Finalists: Addictive Ink 46, Tempest Tattoo Studio

Towing / Wrecker Service: Glen James & Son Wrecker Service

Finalists: I-40 Truck Repair, STR Towing & Recovery

Tree Service: Binkley's Tree Service

Finalists: Dickson Tree Service, Meza

Landscaping and Stump Grinding

Veterinary Clinic: Animal Medical Hospital

Finalists: All Animals Veterinary Hospital, Cornerstone Animal Hospital

Waste Management/Junk Removal: Smitty's Trash Service

Finalists: Bordeau Metals, Cumberland Disposal

Wedding/Event Venue/Hotel: Hickory Meadow

Finalists: Firefly Lane Weddings & Events, Montgomery Bell State Park

Weight Loss Clinic: Thrive Wellness Center

Finalists: Amanda Decker, FNP - Dickson Medical Associates, Vitalive Health and Wellness

Dickson County

PLACES TO KNOW

DICKSON COUNTY

PUBLIC LIBRARY

303 Henslee Dr. in Dickson (615) 446-8293

DICKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY CLINIC

114 Highway 70 East, Suite A-5 (in TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson) (615) 441-1486

DICKSON COUNTY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

205 S. Main St. in Dickson (615) 446-2349 Dicksoncountychamber.com

DICKSON ReSTORE

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

223 Dickson Plaza Dr. in Dickson (615) 446-4385

DICKSON COUNTY

MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

2372 Sylvia Rd. in Dickson Phone: (615) 446-6611

DICKSON ELECTRIC SYSTEM

236 Cowan Rd. in Dickson Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (615) 446-9051

WATER AUTHORITY OF DICKSON COUNTY

(Water utility company)

101 Cowan Rd. in Dickson (615) 441-4188

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE

2312 Highway 96 in Burns 4401 Highway 70 East in White Bluff

206 Skyline Circle in Dickson

7 Court Square in Charlotte

DICKSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE

1 Court Square in Charlotte (615) 789-5414

DICKSON COUNTY

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

140 County Jail Dr., Charlotte (615) 789-4130

Sheriff: Tim Eads

DICKSON POLICE

DEPARTMENT

202 S. Main St. in Dickson (615) 446-5403

BURNS POLICE DEPARTMENT

2715 Church St. in Burns (615) 446-3635

WHITE BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT

1020 Taylortown Rd. White Bluff, TN 37187 (615) 446-8041

CITY OF DICKSON FIRE STATION #1

101 Church St. in Dickson (615) 446-6331

CHARLOTTE FIRE DEPARTMENT

3575 State Highway 48 in Charlotte (615) 789-4578

WHITE BLUFF FIRE DEPARTMENT (615) 797-2781

CLAYLICK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

In White Bluff (615) 797-9925

BURNS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

In Burns (615) 446-7911

DRIVERS SERVICE CENTER

114 West Christi Drive, Dickson M-F 8:30 am to 5 pm (615) 441-6218

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

100 Virgil Bellar Dr. Dickson, TN 37055 (615) 446-0019

Jim Lunn, Director

Solid Waste Management

Convenience Centers

All locations are open:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 1-6 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday - CLOSED After Hours: Call (615) 446-0019

BURNS

Burns Convenience Center: 1001 Maple Grove Rd.

CHARLOTTE

Bowker Road Convenience Center: 3020 Bowker Rd.

Charlotte Convenience Center: 105 Academy Rd.

CUMBERLAND FURNACE

Cumberland Furnace Convenience Center: 1001 Cinder Rd.

DICKSON

Eno Road Convenience Center: 105

Worley Furnace Cemetery Rd.

Grab Creek Convenience Center: 1000 West Grab Creek Rd.

Highway Department Convenience Center: 111 Silvis Rd.

Pond Convenience Center: 171 Pond Circle Rd.

VANLEER

Vanleer Convenience Center: 1010

Old Bear Creek Rd.

WHITE BLUFF

White Bluff Convenience Center: 500 Industrial Dr.