Dickson County Times

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

Motorcyclist Killed in Dickson County Crash; Charges Pending

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Highway 46 late Saturday morning, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

THP says a Chevrolet truck was heading north and attempted to turn left into a parking lot around 11:30 a.m., but did not yield to a southbound Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The motorcyclist, identified as 34-year-old Dakota Scales of Tennessee, laid the bike down in an effort to avoid the crash but was unable to stop and collided with the truck. Scales was pronounced dead at the scene.

The truck’s driver, 62-year-old Jackie Paul, was not injured. THP says charges are pending as the investigation continues.

We’ll update as more information becomes available, including any statements from investigators and memorial arrangements.

Read the full story on Substack, link in the comments ⬇️

11/09/2025

🌬️ Cold Start to the Week in Dickson Co. ❄️

Bundle up, y’all — Monday is going to be cold. We’re waking up to temps in the upper 20s with a steady northwest wind (15–25 mph) making it feel even colder. Afternoon highs will only reach around 39°, with sunshine and some clouds mixed in.

By tomorrow night, we’re looking at a hard freeze with lows dropping to around 23°. If you have pets, plants, or anything outdoors that needs protecting — now’s the time. 🐾🌱

This cold blast is short-lived, though — we warm back into the 50s Tuesday and 60s by midweek. 👍

Stay warm & drive safe in the morning! 🧥🧣
— Dickson County Weather Update

11/09/2025

🇺🇸 Dickson County Veterans Day Parade – Today!

The annual Dickson County Veterans Day Parade will take place today, Sunday, November 9th at 2:00 PM in Downtown Dickson.

If you would like to participate in the parade and have not pre-registered, you’re still welcome! Just enter DCHS through the main entrance on the Bypass between 1:15–1:45 PM. You’ll be asked to sign a liability waiver and make a donation to help support parade expenses, and then you’ll be directed to the staging area.

We hope to see everyone there as we honor our veterans and their families. ❤️🤍💙
Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Thank you to all who have served. 🇺🇸🫡

11/08/2025

⚠️ UPDATE: Montgomery Bell State Park
Cleanup crews have been working nonstop since the storm.

✅ Highway 70 to the Lodge is open and the Lodge is open today.

⚠️ Power is still out across much of the park and the park office remains closed.

🚫 All trails are closed this week.
A sawyer team will be clearing fallen trees throughout the week, and trails will stay closed until that work is completed.

➡️ Entering closed areas is not only dangerous — it is a prosecutable offense. Please avoid restricted areas for your safety and the safety of park staff.

Areas currently open:
• Front entrance on Hwy 70
• Church Hollow
• Ball field
• Swim area

Areas currently closed:
• Spillway area
• Jackson Hill Road from the ball field to Hwy 47 (downed power lines)

Park officials stress that this restoration will take time, and ask the public to be patient and stay clear while crews work.

We’ll continue to share updates as they are released.

Stay safe, Dickson.

11/07/2025

The Outsiders play at DCHS is canceled for tonight. But is on Saturday and Sunday.

11/07/2025

City of Dickson Alert: TORNADO WATCH for Dickson until 10 pm.

11/07/2025

The Red Hawks football season comes to end in Springfield. 🏈

11/06/2025

⛽️ Dickson Then & Now 🚗

This vintage photo shows Papa and Mama Martin’s One-Stop Service Station in Dickson — a Pan-Am Products gas station and Oldsmobile dealership all in one. Their slogan: “One Stop Duz It!”

If the building looks familiar, that’s because this is the same location where Bill’s Tire stands today — some places in Dickson just stay part of the community.

📍 Dickson, Tennessee