Things to do in Dickson
Historic Downtown Dickson
Civil War soldiers built the railroad that now fronts the Historic Halbrook Hotel, War Memorial Building and the new city park. Call (615) 446-2349 for more information.
Main Street, Dickson, TN
Montgomery Bell State Park
Montgomery Bell State Park is located seven miles east of Dickson in Dickson County. The rolling hills of Dickson County contain a treasure that was considered more precious than gold to the builders of young America. The treasure was iron ore, and it lured men by the hundreds to this area of Middle Tennessee Call (615) 797-9052 for more information.
1020 Jackson Hill Rd., Burns, TN 37029
The Grand Ole Opry
Just 35 miles from Dickson, the six-foot circle of dark, oak wood in the Opry House stage is shiny but clearly well worn. Cut from the stage of the Opry's famous former home, the Ryman Auditorium, this circle gives newcomers and veterans alike the opportunity to sing on the same spot that once supported Uncle Dave Macon, Ernest Tubb, Patsy Cline, and others. Call (615) 871-OPRY for more information.
2802 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN
The Nashville Zoo and Wildlife Park at Grassmere
Just 35 miles from Dickson, the Nashville Zoo offers many animal species found around the world. These beautiful creatures can be found in equally beautiful habitats like Lorikeet Landing, Gibbon Islands, The Unseen New World and Bamboo Trail as well as the Hyacinth Macaw, Meerkat and Bongo exhibits. Call (615) 833-1534 for more information.
3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN
The Renaissance Center
An arts and technology education and performing arts center, includes art gallery, planetarium, and community and dinner theater productions. Computer and 3D animation classes available, digital television and audio studios, school field trips. Call (615) 740-5600 for more information.
855 Hwy. 46 S., Dickson, TN