Dickson County
Tennessee

Dickson

Facts and Stats

Snapshot of Dickson County

Olive Branch Assisted Living is the county’s newest and largest center.

Reed Evans was principal of Dickson Junior High for more than 20 years.

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Community Overview
Dickson County is located in the north central portion of the state of Tennessee, and is a part of the eight-county Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Charlotte serves as the centrally located county seat, though the city of Dickson is the largest in the county.

Population

City of Dickson Population: 13,740

County Population: 47,366

Charlotte City Population (County Seat): 1,166

Climate

July High Temperature: 87

January Low Temperature: 26

Climate Overview
Generally, Tennessee has a temperate climate, with warm summers and mild winters. However, the state's varied topography leads to a wide range of climatic conditions. (Source: City-data.com)

Schools

The mission of the Dickson County School District is for students to master state and national education standards and to achieve their "personal best" socially, physically and emotionally.

Educational Makeup

Schools and Higher Education Links

Dickson County Schools

817 N. Charlotte St.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055
(615) 446-7571

Oakmont Elementary

630 Hwy. 46 S.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055

Centennial Elementary

198 Upper Lake Dr.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055

Dickson Elementary

120 W. Broad St.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055

Dickson Middle School

401 E. College St.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055

Dickson County High School

509 Henslee Dr.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055

Bilandy Academy

222 Church St.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055

United Christian Academy

784 Hwy. 46
Dickson, Tennessee 37055

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Health Care

Horizon Medical Center serves Dickson, Hickman Houston, Humphreys, Stewart and Montgomery counties. The 158-bed community hospital offers medical/surgical care, obstetrics, gynecology, critical care and skilled nursing services, as well as 24-hour emergency services, MRI, cardiac catheterization and outpatient services and more. The medical center is building a new outpatient surgery center and inpatient tower at Natchez Medical Park. Dickson Medical Associates opened a new, 83,000-square-foot facility along Highway 46 in spring 2009. The multi-specialty practice provides the latest in medical technology, with an emphasis on patient convenience and satisfaction.

Medical Makeup

Facilities

Horizon Medical Center

111 Hwy. 70 E.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055
(615) 446-0446
Hospital

Neighborhoods

Dickson County offers a variety of housing and apartment-living options. Visit the Dickson County Chamber of Commerce's Web site to search available listings.

Real Estate Information

Home Turnover Percentage	15.84 percent
Two-Bedroom Rent	$666
One-Bedroom Rent	$579
Average Home Price	$124,199
Average Mortgage Payment	853

Utilities

Comcast Cable

(615) 244-5900
Cable

BellSouth

Toll Free: (888) 757-6500.
Phone

Greater Dickson Gas Authority

605 E. Walnut St.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055
(615) 441-2830
Gas

Dickson Electric System

236 Cowan Rd.
Dickson, Tennessee 37056
(615) 446-9051
Electric

Water Authority of Dickson County

101 Cowan Rd.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055
(615) 441-4188
Water

Business Climate

The services and manufacturing sectors are some of the largest private sector employers in Dickson County. The ability of the Middle Tennessee area to supply ample labor for industry is enhanced by an excellent rural road system and a moderate climate. These two factors allow the employer to draw labor from a wider geographic area. The labor force in this area is characterized by an eagerness to learn, a willingness to work and a high level of productivity. (Sources: TVA and Dickson County Chamber of Commerce)

Economic Resources

Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development

312 Rosa Parks Ave., 11th Floor
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
(615) 741-1888

Dickson County Chamber of Commerce

119 Hwy. 70 E.
Dickson, Tennessee 3705
(615) 446-2349

Transportation

Nashville International Airport

(615) 275-1675
(about 50 miles from Dickson)

Dickson Municipal Airport

2370 Sylvia Rd.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055
(615) 446-5962

Industrial Sites

Media

WSMV 4 NBC

WTVF 5 CBS

WKRN 2 ABC

Dickson Herald

104 Church St.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055
(615) 446-2811

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Resources

Senior Resources

Dickson Senior Center: Homemaker Program

206 W. Walnut St.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055
(615) 446-9398

Volunteer Opportunities

Habitat For Humanity

204 N. Main St.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055
(615) 441-9967

United Way

719 E. College St.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055
(615) 446-5639

Local Resources

Dickson County Election Commission

P.O. Box 522
Charlotte, Tennessee 37036
(615) 789-6021
Voter registration

Dickson County Clerk

106 N. Main St.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055
(615) 446-2543
Wheel stickers/license plates, marriage licenses

Department of Motor Vehicles

207 Bruce Dr.
Dickson, Tennessee 37055
(615) 441-6218

Culture

Dickson County is located in the north central portion of the state of Tennessee, and is a part of the eight-county Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Charlotte serves as the centrally located county seat, though the city of Dickson is the largest in the county.

Arts and Culture

Downtown Dickson