DICKSON COUNTY

Dickson County Offices
Four Court Square
Charlotte 615-789-5093
https://www.dicksoncountytn.gov/

Dickson City Offices
202 South Main Street
Dickson 615-441-9508
https://www.cityofdickson.com/

Chamber of Commerce
119 Highway 70 East
Dickson 615-446-2349
https://www.dicksoncountychamber.com/

Those who are looking for a more relaxed pace of life and the wide open spaces associated with a rural lifestyle will discover a comfortable haven in scenic Dickson County. Many new residents as well as businesses are being drawn to this area’s high quality life, educational opportunities, and healthy economic outlook.

Churches, volunteer groups, recreational programs, and schools play a dominant role in community life throughout the region, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Traditional values and family-oriented activities make this an ideal environment for residents of all ages. In addition to the leading city of Dickson, other small municipalities in this county include the county seat of Charlotte, White Bluff, and Burns. Each one is home to less than 3,000 residents.
The City of Dickson is the undisputed hub of the region, located just 40 miles west of Nashville on Interstate 40. With a current population less than 15,000, the city would be considered a small town by many standards. However, the City of Dickson is well positioned for continued growth and development in every sector. The opening of the state-of-the-art jewel of the Renaissance Center has elevated this community to a position of cultural leadership in the metropolitan area.

The Renaissance Center offers a unique and vast complex incorporating advanced technologies in a magnificent 110,000-square-foot facility that promotes a variety of educational programs and initiatives for all ages. Musical experiences are available for every age group from infants to adults. Faraday Science Theatre creates a journey through time as it recreates the famous laboratory at the Royal Institution of Great Britain. The Gaslight Dinner Theater, drama classes, a multimedia center for quality video and television production training, and courses for 3D enthusiasts are just a few of the activities waiting to be explored at the Renaissance Center.

Services
In addition to a quality public school system, Dickson County offers the option for a private education from kindergarten through 12th grade. Dickson is home to a Tennessee Technology Center, although the Nashville State Technical Institute and a selection of four-year institutions are available within a reasonable commute. The state-supported institutions of Austin Peay State University and Tennessee State University combine with respected private colleges and universities like Belmont University, David Lipscomb University, and Vanderbilt University to offer virtually unlimited possibilities for undergraduate and graduate study.

Residents of Dickson County can rely on comprehensive, advanced healthcare just beyond their own doorstep. Horizon Medical Center has been efficiently serving the comprehensive healthcare needs of Dickson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys and Perry county residents since 1958. This 176-bed regional referral facility is recognized for primary care, long-term care and geriatric psychiatric care services. The facility provides 24-hour emergency care, surgical specialties, women’s services, cardiology, rehabilitative, intensive care, and pediatric services. It also sponsors a freestanding occupational medicine clinic.

Lifestyle
Unique attractions are the hallmark of Dickson County, the home of the Grand Ole Hatchery — formerly one of the largest chick hatcheries in the nation. Today, this venue shines a bright light on emerging musical talent, showcasing country-star hopefuls in its Saturday evening shows. Dickson’s historic downtown shopping district, a vintage drive-in theater, and historic sites like the Old Spencer Mill or Tennessee’s Civil War Railroad are a few of the highlights. The county courthouse in Charlotte is distinguished as the oldest in use in Tennessee, set on a square where lawyer and judge Andrew Jackson once walked. The Jewel & Ruskin Caves mark the remains of an 1890s socialist colony, while historic downtown Dickson invites shoppers to treasure hunt in unique shops and boutiques.

The premier attraction is the Renaissance Center, a sprawling facility founded by the Jackson Foundation that embodies a partnership of education and technology. Hands-on, interactive programs and the latest technology in music, art, drama, dance, and computers combine to fuel the imagination and renew the motivation of everyone who walks through the door.

Outdoor adventure and recreational opportunities are exceptional in Dickson County, home to Montgomery Bell State Park with a seasonal naturalist and seasonal program director. Activities include guided tours, arts and crafts, campfire programs, hayrides, demonstrations, movies, slide presentations, and organized games. Lush Buckner Park provides baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a water slide, a playground, a recreation center, and diverse activities and programs that appeal to all ages and interests. Opportunities to boat and fish close to home include Luther, Cheatham, and Kentucky lakes. With its exceptional blending of small-town spirit and rural beauty supported by first-rate amenities and services, Dickson County is drawing the attention of newcomers to the Nashville metropolitan region.

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