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Dickson

Tennessee, United States · North America

About Dickson

Dickson sits on the route: 15 minutes from Burns, 56km from Nashville Broadway.

Dickson is a town located in Tennessee, United States. With a population of 15,359, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Dickson sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dickson to your route.

About Dickson

The Clement Railroad Hotel Museum, housed in the Tennessee Historical Commission’s Hotel Halbrook State Historic Site and operated by the Governor Frank G. Clement Railroad Hotel and Historical Museum Corporation, Inc. The building is one of the few remaining examples of a railroad hotel in the State of Tennessee. It

Read more is located in historic downtown Dickson, Tennessee and since opening on June 2, 2009, the museum has hosted thousands of visitors. Originally constructed in 1913 the Hotel Halbrook operated as a working hotel until economic factors forced its closure in 1954. Today, museum features exhibits and programming involving the history of Dickson County, Tennessee, the American Civil War, the history of the Hotel Halbrook, the American Civil Rights Movement, and the life and career of Tennessee Governor Frank G. Clement, who was born in the hotel on June 02, 1920. Owned by the State of Tennessee, the Clement Railroad Hotel Museum is one of the Tennessee Historical Commission's State Historic Sites, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The museum receives a partial annual operating grant from the Tennessee Historical Commission. The museum is located at 100 Clement Place, or 100 Frank G. Clement Place, in Dickson, Tennessee. It was restored and opened to the public in 2009.

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Dickson is located in Tennessee, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.0770 latitude, -87.3878 longitude.

What is the population of Dickson?

Dickson has a population of approximately 15,359 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
15,359
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Tennessee
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
36.0770, -87.3878

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Worth the detour from Dickson

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Nashville Broadway

The heart of Music City USA, a neon-lit strip of honky-tonks, live music venues, and the legendary Ryman Auditorium, birthplace of country music.

56 km · about 65 min drive

museum

Lane Motor Museum

Quirky collection of over 500 unique European and micro cars rarely seen in the US, housed in a former bakery.

56 km · about 65 min drive

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