Dickson, Tennessee
City · Population 16,878 · #36 in Tennessee
close-knit town🌐 dickson-tn.uscitysearch.com
About Dickson
Dickson is a close-knit town in central Tennessee counting 16,878 people who proudly call it home.
Dickson holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 20.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 823 residents per square mile.
📰 Dickson News Today
- Dog rescued from Tennessee cliff after being stranded for 17 hours WPXI · Aug 18
- ‘Miraculous’ rescue caught on camera: Dog spends 17 hours stranded on Dickson County cliff WKRN News 2 · Aug 15
- Dickson County detective captures up-close black bear encounter The Tennessean · Aug 14
- Rollover crash shuts down interstate near Hickman/Dickson county line WSMV · Jul 29
- How many people live in Dickson County, TN? USAFacts · Apr 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dickson Unique
- Part of the fabric of Tennessee — one of 504 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 16,878.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dickson
- Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Shoney's — american
- Waffle House — american
- Zander's Woodfired Pizza — pizza
- Donna’s (café)
- Lugo's
- The Front Porch
- The Frosty Jug
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Steam Engine · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dickson
- Henslee Park reviews ★
- Holland Park reviews ★
- J Dan Buckner Park reviews ★
- Nick's Concrete Wonderland reviews ★
- Waychoff Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dickson
- Centennial Elementary
- Dickson County High School
- Dickson Elementary
- Dickson Middle School
- Oakmont Elementary
- Special Services
- The Discovery School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Tristar Horizon Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeCity
Population (2024)16,878
Rank in state#36 of 345
Land area20.52 sq mi
Density823/sq mi
Coordinates36.0633, -87.3688