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Drouillard House Offers an Idyllic Setting for Special Events
If you’re looking for an impressive place to hold a meeting or a corporate retreat, consider heading over to Cumberland Furnace.
Larkins Family Farm Wins Agricultural Leader Award
And the winner is: The Leslie D. Larkins family farm, which dates back to the early days when Tennessee became a state.
Americana Folk Festival Celebrates Roots Music
Folks who enjoys down-home, roots-type music should mark their calendars for a fall trip to Dickson County.
Agricultural Roots Run Deep in Dickson County
Take a drive through the rolling hills of Dickson County, and you’re sure to see plenty of cattle grazing and crops popping up from fertile soil.
Gaslight Dinner Theatre Presents a Meal and a Show
The buffet always includes a salad bar, a selection of meats and vegetables, hot rolls, and cakes and pies.
Noah Daniel Has Led a Life of Exemplary Service
Former superintendent of schools Noah Daniel has led a life of exemplary service in Dickson County.
Apple Butter Festival Honors the Juicy, Red Fruit
Mmmm. It’s hard to beat a slather of sweet, brown, spicy apple butter on a still-steaming biscuit. But you’ve probably never seen a batch of apple butter this big.
Old Timers Day Harkens Back to an Earlier Era
Some people say life gets better at 50. Well, that’s true of Dickson’s long-running community festival, Old Timers Day.
White Bluff Farm Offers Visitors a Slice of Americana
History comes to life when Charles Woodard takes guests on a tour around his farm in White Bluff.
Father-Daughter Duo Carves Out Interesting Artistic Careers
Dickson County is natural choice for artisans of all genres, and it’s easy to see why.
New Railroad Hotel Museum Is Right on Track
All aboard, visitors. The Gov. Frank G. Clement Railroad Hotel Museum has been restored and is opening again to the public.
Dr. Jere Bass Puts His Stamp on Dickson
Dr. Jere Bass is almost busier today than when he was a practicing dentist in Dickson.
Eastside Community Center Refurbished for Local Events
The historic Eastside School building in Burns has never looked so good.
Gray Boys Wheat Thrashing Honors Area’s Agriculture
Every July, folks come out to see an old-time thrashing – wheat thrashing that is.
Dickson County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Mystery Tours Throughout the Year
Some tours end with people in handcuffs‚ and others feature guests attending a mock wedding ceremony.
Dickson Stampede Days Rodeo Appeals to All Cowgirls and Cowboys
It’s a stampede – every June at the Dickson Stampede Days Rodeo.
Tennessee’s Imagination Library Provides Free Books to Kids
Imagine getting a new hardcover book in the mail every month for five years – for free.
The Collier House Has New Life as Banquet Hall
The Collier House has been around since 1830‚ but the stately historic building on the square in Charlotte is enjoying new life as a banquet hall.
Broadway Drive-In Is a Throwback to the Past
A little bit of Broadway has been present in Dickson since 1950.
K and B Jamboree “Feels Like Family”
You never know what you’re going to hear on stage at the K and B Jamboree every Saturday night at the White Bluff Community Center. Country, blues, bluegrass, gospel, holiday-themed music, comedy skits – it’s all fair game.
The Grand Hatchery Offers Down-Home Fun for People of All Ages
Music lovers of any age are bound to have fun at the Grand Old Hatchery country music performances every Saturday night in downtown Dickson. You can hit the dance floor or kick back and listen. Either way, it’s a toe-tappin’ good time.
Dickson County Fair Ranks Among the State’s Top 10
Dickson County residents think they have a pretty great county fair – and the rest of Tennessee agrees.
Country Artist Craig Morgan Celebrates His Dickson Roots
With a string of hit songs under his belt‚ life is good for country singer Craig Morgan.
Dickson Couty Festival Reunites Members of Promise Land Community
About two miles north of the Charlotte Square sits the Promise Land‚ a treasured community with deep roots dating back to the mid-1800s.
Renaissance Center Brings Arts, Music, Learning Experiences to Dickson
The Renaissance Center‚ a state-of-the-art performing arts and learning facility in Dickson‚ has entertained and educated Middle Tennessee residents since 1999.
Dickson County Couple Restores Historic Voorhies-James House
On the west side of the Charlotte court square stands the Voorhies-James House‚ the town of Charlotte’s oldest home.
Patchwork Players Bring Theatrical Favorites to Dickson County
If you can’t make it to the Big Apple to see a Broadway show‚ Dickson County’s own Patchwork Players will bring a bit of Broadway to you.
Tourism Director Founds Community Arts Development of Dickson
When she became the Dickson County Chamber of Commerce’s tourism director three years ago‚ Lacy Beasley wanted to kick-start the community’s interest in public art.
Dickson County’s Unique Foxcroft Chapel Located in the Woods
In a shady‚ peaceful spot in the woods off of Fairview Road in Dickson sits a tiny chapel. It’s where Dena Sullivan goes to meditate‚ reflect and simply enjoy the solitude.
Cowboys and Cowgirls Ride into Dickson for Stampede Days Rodeo
All the big belt buckles around would bring a smile to the face of the most hardened cowpoke.
Dickson’s Old Timers Day Pays Tribute to Senior Residents and Companies
The first train that chugged through Dickson County in 1864 created a business climate that’s still going strong today‚ even if the city looks a little different from its early days.
Dickson County Father and Son Share Interest in Creating Metal Structures
It’s not uncommon for a son to follow in his father’s footsteps. For Ben and Eric Lankford‚ however‚ things happened the other way around.
Important Dates in Dickson County History
June 21‚ 1793 James Robertson‚ the “Father of Middle Tennessee‚” purchased 640 acres on Barton’s Creek from a Revolutionary War soldier. It was on this tract of land that Robertson built an iron plantation village – the first iron works on Tennessee’s frontier.
Dickson County Man Well-Known for Hand-Crafted Guitars
Several top musicians regard Tim Scheerhorn as the Thomas Edison or Leonardo da Vinci of the guitar world.
Dickson Couty Senior Looks Back Over a Lifetime of Local Memories
Dickson native Karene Harris was born in 1910‚ and has seen plenty of transformations in the city during her rich life.
Renaissance Center, Thunder Alley Add to Dickson’s Enterainment Options
From cosmic bowling to the mysteries of the cosmos‚ Dickson County offers a wealth of indoor and outdoor activities for the entire family.
Charlotte’s Colorful History Spans 200 Years
Some communities have to work hard to nurture their history and fiercely protect it amid waves of progress. Then there is Charlotte‚ where history fits the town as comfortably as a soft pair of faded denims.
Charlotte Has Year-Round Roster of Festivals and Events
The historic town of Charlotte‚ population 1‚360‚ has a tradition of special events and activities that is highly unusual for a town of its size.
Dickson County Artists Inspired by Scenic Rural Setting
Dickson County is the kind of place where old men wave to neighbors from their front porches‚ where grandma’s old quilt is treasured‚ and where patriotism is still a virtue.
Enjoy Theater, Art or a Computer Class at Dickson’s Renaissance Center
Leonardo da Vinci never heard of Dickson‚ Tenn.‚ but if he were to catapult through time and pay a visit today‚ he’d probably feel right at home.
