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Dickson County was first formed in 1803 from land along the creek bottoms of Jones Creek, Yellow Creek and Barton’s Creek. In 1860, William Crutcher built the first building in what is now called the City of Dickson. Like many rural towns, Dickson’s fate was tied to that of the railroad. The first train to run through Dickson from Nashville to Lucas Harbor on the Tennessee River arrived in May 1964 and helped assure the area for future growth and prosperity. Formerly called Smeedsville, in honor of E.C. Smeed, the civil engineer who designed the railroad trestles, the city was later renamed Dickson. Dr. William Dickson was a Nashville physician who served in both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the U.S. Congress. During the Civil War, the town was referred to as Mile Post 42 and Union soldiers built quarters for their troops in Dickson.

Today, the city of Dickson honors its past through the preservation of Downtown Dickson and several important historic buildings. Hodges Jewelers, established in 1946, remains in its original location today, making it the oldest business in Downtown Dickson. The Drouillard House and Conference Center, “Dickson County’s Historical Jewel,” is a beautiful mansion restored in 1997 and open to the public a few days each year. Other area attractions include the Renaissance Center, Miss Mable’s Tea Room, Old Spencer Mill and the Greystone Golf Club.

Each year Dickson residents enjoy the Dickson County Fair located at the Crosby Recreation Complex and Old Timers Day, a popular annual event celebrating the city’s oldest residents. In 1999, Dickson threw its own 100th birthday bash, burying a time capsule full of memorabilia for the city to dig up after another 100 years.