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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 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 »
Montgomery Bell State Park

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 »