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BURNS Burns, a small town of only 2.6 square miles, has a population of about 1,400 people. Burns was originally called ‘Mile Post 36’ as a result of its location to Nashville. The town was isolated until the railroad was completed. The town was later renamed Burns Station after the President of the Nashville and Northwestern Railroad. The railroad and the post-war economy contributed to Burns’ growth. The city was also once known for the mining of limestone, which was eventually relocated to Dickson. Notable landmarks include the Frank G. Clement Golf Course, built in the 1970s, and The Berry House (1911), a combo hotel, boarding house, and restaurant. Burns is a relatively young town, with a median age of 36 years old. The average income is over $43,000 per family.
CHARLOTTE Charlotte is the county seat of Dickson County. The town is tucked amid the hills of the western section of the Highland Rim, nearly halfway between Dickson and Ashland City, with Upper Tennessee to the northwest, Clarksville to the north, and Kentucky to the northeast. The city was established in 1808, but not incorporated until 1837. The town was a stagecoach hub that was later replaced by railroads. The city was named for Charlotte Reeves Robertson, wife of General James Robertson, a prominent settler of Middle Tennessee. Today, Charlotte is home to about 1,200 residents. The median income is over $40,000 per household.
SLAYDEN AND VANLEER Slayden and Vanleer are two small towns located next to one another. Slayden is home to about 200 residents, and Vanleer has just over 300 residents. Both Slayden and Vanleer grew from the “Mineral Branch” of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Both cities had substantial timber business, and benefited from railroad growth by exporting raw materials for the mining industry. By the 1900s, Slayden and Vanleer were considered a major community within Dickson County.
WHITE BLUFF White Bluff is home to over 2,000 people. The city, incorporated in 1869, encompasses 4 square miles along US Route 70. The city was named after the White Bluff Iron Forge, which contributed to the growth of the town, but closed in the 1850s. The city sits on underground water of springs and creeks, including Turnbull Creek. White Bluff grew from the Nashville & Northwestern Railroad and became a center for timber and sawmills. White Bluff is home to the Interstate Packaging Arboretum, Spann Brothers Lumber, and Ebbtide Boats. The communities making up White Bluff include: Claylick, Taylor Town, Pleasant View, Bakers Work and Acorn Hill. The median household income in the area is about $39,000.
DICKSON Like many of the other cities, Dickson grew as a result of the Railroad. The city was established in 1868 as a railroad station and maintenance facility. The town was originally named Smeedsville, in honor of E. C. Smeed, the civil engineer who designed the rail route. Dickson is the largest city in Dickson County with over 12,000 residents. The area is known as a commercial and industrial hub, employing hundreds of workers. The area is home to The Renaissance Center – a fine arts and technology center since 1999 – that establishes educational programs and cultural opportunities. Dickson is also home to William D. Field Industrial Park, which is home to Parade Magazine, TENNSCO Corp, Quebecor Printing, Teksid Aluminum Foundry, Wabash Alloys, Fiesta Grills, Premdor Entry Systems, Sumiden Wire Products, Amhil Enterprises, and Shiloh Industries.