Cities & Towns in Dickson County, TN
Dickson County, county in Tennessee, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 54,376 inhabitants. The county was created 221 years ago in 1803. Its county seat is Charlotte.
There are 6 city/town in Dickson County, TN. The largest city of Dickson County is Dickson with a population of 15,543. Other cities include, White Bluff population 3,689, Charlotte population 1,610, Burns population 1,550, Vanleer population 426
Dickson
Dickson, City in Tennessee, USA
White Bluff
White Bluff, City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Charlotte
Charlotte, Town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States
Dickson County, Tennessee is located in Middle Tennessee, about 40 miles west of Nashville. The county was formed in 1803 and named for William Dickson, an early settler and statesman. Here is an overview of the cities and towns in Dickson County:
Charlotte is the county seat of Dickson County. It was incorporated in 1809 and named after the wife of Colonel Avery Morgan, another early settler. Charlotte has a quaint downtown area with antique shops, restaurants, and the Dickson County Courthouse built in 1924. Other points of interest include the Clement Railroad Hotel Museum and R.L. Jernigan Place. Charlotte hosts several annual events like the Middle Tennessee District Fair and Taste of Tennessee.
Dickson
Dickson was founded along the rail line between Nashville and Memphis. It was named after William Dickson and incorporated in 1873. Dickson is home to the Tennessee Renaissance Festival held each May. Other attractions include Henslee Park and the Dickson County War Memorial Building. The city has seen growth in recent years with the opening of the Renaissance Center business park.
White Bluff is one of the smaller towns in Dickson County located near the scenic Piney River. It was likely named for the limestone bluffs along the river. Visitors can enjoy outdoor recreation at Montgomery Bell State Park. Each July, White Bluff holds a popular 4th of July Celebration in Eatherly Park.
Burns is a small rural town set among the rolling hills of northern Dickson County. It was named after farmer and landowner Jeremiah Burns. Local points of interest include the Burns Public Library, City Hall, and churches with historic architecture. The Whole Hog Festival is held each October in Burns.
Slayden is an unincorporated community southwest of Charlotte near the Harpeth River. It was originally called Howsenville after resident R.D. Howsen who operated a store and cotton gin. In 1905, the name was changed to Slayden in honor of Confederate soldier Barry Slayden. Today, Slayden has a post office, churches, and access to the Harpeth River for fishing and boating.
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All Dickson County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dickson County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Burns | Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America | 1,550 |
| Charlotte | Town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States | 1,610 |
| Dickson | City in Tennessee, USA | 15,543 |
| Slayden | Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America | 207 |
| Vanleer | Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America | 426 |
| White Bluff | City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America | 3,689 |
