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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.
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.
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.
History, Beauty, Recreation Come Together at Montgomery Bell State Park
When Montgomery Bell left Pennsylvania for the rolling hills of Dickson County in the early days of the 19th century‚ it was the state’s rich deposit of iron ore that lured him.
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 Family Celebrates 100 Years in the Farming Business
In an era so difficult for the American farmer that it’s impressive just to see a family make a living‚ it’s exhilarating to see one thrive for more than 100 years.
Retired Principal Reed Evans Took the High Road
Reed Evans remembers how the school bus used to sail right past him when he was a child just because he is black.
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.
Eastside Community Center Refurbished for Local Events
The historic Eastside School building in Burns has never looked so good.
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.
