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Dickson County Outdoors Are Truly Great
Dickson County offers a peaceful lifestyle, with several sites serving as ideal venues for entertainment and relaxation getaways. Some of the restful and enjoyable options are:
Montgomery Bell State Park
The 3,782-acre refuge is home to 12 miles of hiking trails, 20 miles of mountain biking trails and three lakes. The park is safe and friendly and home to a variety of wildlife that includes deer, turkeys, eagles and squirrels. More than 1 million people flock to the park each year to camp, hike... Read More »
Dickson County Restaurants Provide Great Taste Choices
Good restaurants serve you right in Dickson and surrounding areas, with an emphasis on country comfort foods as well as some international options to keep things interesting. Here's a sampling of options for dining in Dickson County
DINING IN DICKSON
Ace Diner
Ace Diner opened in 2010 on downtown Dickson's Main Street in a restored historic building. The stylish diner is open Monday-Saturday for breakfast and lunch, and the menu is classic American. All-day breakfast options... Read More »
The Grand Hatchery Offers 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.
Vance Smith’s Grand Old Hatchery Music Show begins at 7 p.m. Saturday‚ and the doors open at 5. The music continues until 9:30 or a little later‚ depending on the performers‚ says Smith‚ who purchased the vacated Hatchery building in 1997.
Prior to being a venue... Read More »
Clement Railroad Hotel Museum Explores Dickson's History
The Hotel Halbrook isn’t acting its age. It was built in 1913, yet is as vibrant today as it was during its heyday.
Recently, the long-standing downtown Dickson landmark was transformed into the Clement Railroad Hotel Museum, which now occupies the entire two-story building. The state of Tennessee owns the stately old brick hotel, while the non-profit museum serves as its lone tenant.
“When the magnificent Hotel Halbrook was first built in 1913, it was considered ahead of its time because it... Read More »
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.
Even more unusual‚ the city‚ with the help of donations and some tax revenue‚ usually picks up the tab as a way of giving something back to the people.
For example‚ the City of Charlotte Easter Egg Hunt draws several hundred people each year.
More than 500 eggs are decorated for kids to find. All children who attend are given a prize and get their... Read More »
Dickson Stampede Days Rodeo Appeals to All Cowgirls and Cowboys
It’s a stampede – every June at the Dickson Stampede Days Rodeo.
Longtime Dickson County residents Bobby and Lenore Rowe, who spent decades in professional rodeo as contestants, performers and producers, founded the Dickson Stampede Days Rodeo in 1988.
Today, some of the country’s top cowboys and cowgirls ride into Dickson County each year to compete for as much as $20‚000 in prize money.
Sanctioned by the International Pro Rodeo Association and staged at the Dickson County Fairgrounds‚ the... Read More »
Golf in Dickson County, TN Is Way Above Par
The Dickson County club scene is always in full swing with three nice golf courses gracing the community. Here are some points of interest about all three:
Dickson Country Club
This is a private club established long ago in 1927 – two years before The Great Depression. Its success throughout the years can be attributed to an excellent layout, with several tree-lined fairways, challenging greens and bermuda grass tees.
Today there are four sets of tees to accommodate all skill levels, with... Read More »
Renaissance Center Brings Arts, Music, and Learning 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.
As the cornerstone project of The Jackson Foundation‚ the multimillion-dollar Renaissance Center operates with a relatively small staff supported by a vast network of adjunct instructors and volunteers. Considering the breadth of art‚ music‚ dance‚ multimedia‚ and computer classes and events offered‚ it’s no surprise that the... Read More »
In Dickson, "Meat and Threes" Are the Order
Thursday is always a busy day at Sisters Restaurant.
That’s when customers can order a heaping plate of turkey and dressing at the eatery, located at 207 E. Rickert St.
“Not only do we make turkey and dressing on Thursdays, but we also feature catfish dinner specials on Friday – so I guess we’re about as Southern as a restaurant can get,” says Janet Grimes, who owns Sisters Restaurant with her sister, Emily. “Everything we prepare for our customers is... Read More »
Montgomery Bell State Park Offers a Serene Escape
Montgomery Bell State Park’s 3,782 acres of rolling hills and scenic backdrops offer a wealth of ways to enjoy the outdoors.
“I may be biased, but I think this is the best of Tennessee’s state parks,” says Pat Wright, park manager at Montgomery Bell State Park. “You can enjoy all kinds of recreational activities in a quiet, serene setting, and there’s lots of wildlife like deer, turkey and squirrels. The park is safe and friendly – a hidden jewel. It invites people to escape from the hustle... Read More »
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.
The tiny Dickson County community is home to the long-standing Drouillard House Retreat and Conference Center, which features a Victorian-style mansion and four modern cabins that have a total of 12 bedrooms. The spacious property on Old Highway 48 North is an ideal setting for workshops, training sessions, company seminars or organizational retreats.
The tranquil... Read More »
Agri-Tourism Grows in Dickson County as Farmers Branch Out
When Dickson County farmer Steve Shafer told his wife he wanted to turn their Three Creeks Farm into a tourist destination‚ she was skeptical.
“My reaction‚” says Beth Collier‚ “was‚ ‘Yeah right‚ who’s going to pay to go to a farm?’ ”
But after hearing more‚ Collier was convinced‚ and in 2005‚ the couple began offering tours of their 56-acre farm seven miles north of Dickson.
At Three Creeks Farm‚ visitors can touch and feed the animals‚ which include exhibition chickens and pheasants‚ Cashmere... Read More »
