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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 »
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 »
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 »
