1. Greystone Golf Club
City: Dickson, TN
Category: Golf
Telephone: (615) 446-0044
Address: 2555 US 70 E.
Description: Since opening in 1998, this scenic, par 72, 6,002-yard course has become a favorite. It was voted among the 100 best values in the United States by Maximum Golf and has hosted several high-profile events, including the Men’s and Women’s Tennessee State Opens and the 2000 and 2002 PGA Tour’s first-round qualifiers. Designed by Mark McCumber, the course is marked by rolling hills and offers several challenging holes. The par 3 16th hole is especially scenic. The kidney-shaped green is guarded by a creek in front and a stone wall. Water comes into play at 7 holes. In addition to the snack bar, pro shop, and driving range, the course has the King’s Court restaurant, which on Sun is open to the public as well as to golfers. Fees are $36 Mon through Fri and $50 on weekends.
2. Horizon Medical Center
City: Dickson, TN
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (615) 446-0446
Address: 111 US 70 E.
Description: TriStar’s Horizon Medical Center services the needs of Middle Tennesseans in Dickson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, and Perry Counties. The hospital, located 45 miles west of Nashville, has been open since 1958. The 176-bed regional referral facility is recognized for primary-care, long-term-care, and geriatric psychiatric-care services.
3. The Dickson Herald
City: Dickson, TN
Category: Media
Telephone: (615) 446-2811
Address: 104 Church St.
Description: The Dickson Herald, founded in 1907, is published Wed and Fri. Owned by Gannett, it has a circulation of 7,500. Subscriptions are $30.
4. Broadway Drive-In Theatre
City: Dickson, TN
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (615) 446-2786
Address: 3020 US 70 E.
Description: Those who are old enough to remember going to movies at the local drive-in will get a nostalgic kick from Dickson’s Broadway Drive-In, located about 50 miles west of downtown Nashville, near Montgomery Bell State Park. Those who aren’t familiar with the drive-in thing can get a blast from the past here. Roll down the windows, tune your radio to the broadcast, and hang your feet out the window if you like. The Broadway—family-owned and -operated since 1950—is open spring through fall. The theater shows new movies, including many especially kid-friendly flicks. Movies are shown Fri through Sun and begin at dusk. Get here early enough to make a run to the concession stand (you’ll probably have to wait in line) before the movie starts. There’s no extra charge for the country air, twinkling stars, and sounds of crickets.