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Dickson, TN

Dickson is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Located in Dickson County. It is part of the Nashville metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Dickson's population was 16,058.         

Dickson was named for Congressman William Dickson, as was Dickson County. The City started as a stop on the railroad line between Nashville and the Tennessee River. When Union Troops had finished the supply line during the Civil War, the area was known as Mile 42 post.

It is disputed what the community was known as prior to being named Dickson. Dr. Robert Corlew's book A History of Dickson County claims that the community was named Sneedsville in honor of a railroad engineer named Sneed who helped complete the tracks under the orders of General Ulysses S. Grant. Various other sources also state that the city was at one point named Sneedsville. Other sources claim that the community was named Smeedsville rather than Sneedsville. One claim comes from a series of writings for the Dickson Free Press by former mayor Robert S. Clement From Mile Post 42… To the City of Dickson 1980. In article 7 "Was it called Sneedsville or Smeedsville?" Clement writes about an 1867 Chancery Court decree that was brought to his attention by historian Henry Ragan that refers to the land as "Smeedsville, Dickson County, Tennessee.", Ragan interviewed various locals who remembered the town being named Smeedsville. Corlew claimed that he had found Chancery Court documents from the same year that incorporated the area as Sneedsville or Smeedsville and that it's hard to interpret it being an "n" or an "m" due to the handwriting.

Dickson is located in south-central Dickson County at 36°4′17″N 87°22′28″W (36.071485, -87.374539). It is bordered to the east by the town of Burns. U.S. Route 70 passes through the north side of the city as Henslee Drive; it leads east 40 miles (64 km) to Nashville and west 62 miles (100 km) to Huntingdon. Interstate 40 passes through the Dickson city limits 5 miles (8 km) south of the center of town, with access from Exit 172 (Tennessee State Route 46). I-40 leads east 37 miles (60 km) to Nashville from Exit 172 and west 92 miles (148 km) to Jackson.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Dickson has a total area of 20.0 square miles (51.9 km²), of which 20.0 square miles (51.7 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²), or 0.41%, is water. The city center sits on the Tennessee Valley Divide, with the southwest side of the city draining via the East Piney River to the Piney River, then to the Duck River, and then to the Tennessee River, while the northeast side drains via Turnbull Creek or Jones Creek to the Harpeth River and thence to the Cumberland River.

Dickson's commitment to health and wellness is evident in its community offerings. Start your fitness journey at Anytime Fitness, which provides 24/7 access to a fully equipped gym. The Dickson County Family YMCA serves as a hub for fitness and well-being, offering various programs, fitness classes, and community events. Horizon Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For a more holistic approach, visit Yoga of Dickson for a range of yoga classes. For relaxation, head to Bloom Day Spa for a variety of massage and spa treatments. The TriStar Natchez ER provides emergency care and wellness services.

Top sites in Dickson, TN are Montgomery Bell State Park, Clement Railroad Hotel Museum, and GreyStone Golf Club

Population: 16,878 (2024). ZIP code: 37055. Area code: 615. Elevation: 804 ft (245 m). Area: 20.41 sq mi (52.85 km²).

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What are the demographics in Dickson, TN?

Dickson is a city located in Dickson County and Hickman County Tennessee. Dickson has a 2024 population of 16,629. Dickson is currently growing at a rate of 0.87% annually and its population has increased by 3.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,057 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dickson was: White: 85.5%, Black or African American: 7.87%, Two or more races: 5.03%, Other race: 1.4%, Native American: 0.19%, Asian: 0%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%

How did Dickson, TN get its name?

Dickson was named for Congressman William Dickson, as was Dickson County. The City started as a stop on the railroad line between Nashville and the Tennessee River. When Union Troops had finished the supply line during the Civil War, the area was known as Mile 42 post. It is disputed what the community was known as before being named Dickson. Dr. Robert Corlew's book A History of Dickson County claims that the community was named Sneedsville in honor of a railroad engineer named Sneed who helped complete the tracks under the orders of General Ulysses S. Grant.

Is Dickson, TN a small town?

Dickson is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Located in Dickson County. It is part of the Nashville metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Dickson's population was 16,058. According to the United States Census Bureau, Dickson has a total area of 20.0 square miles (51.9 km²), of which 20.0 square miles (51.7 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²), or 0.41%, is water. 

Sources

City of Dickson

Wikipedia

World Population Review

Montgomery Bell State Park

Clement Railroad Hotel Museum

GreyStone Golf Club

Anytime Fitness

Dickson County Family YMCA

Horizon Medical Center

Planet Fitness

Yoga of Dickson

Bloom Day Spa

TriStar Natchez ER

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