Dickson County is a thriving rural county with a lot to offer residents within a short drive. There is evidence that it was home to members of the Chicksaw Nation long ago, and they may have been the creators of some of the many stone artifacts that have been found in Beaver Dam Creek which borders the property being developed for Burns Village Farm & Village.

Dickson County is home to Montgomery Bell State Park, about 4 miles from the site where Burns Village & Farm is being developed. The park’s 3,850 acres include an extensive network of hiking trails, camping sites, cabins and a recently renovated lodge.

The Clement Railroad Hotel Museum in downtown Dickson (7 miles from our community’s site) was the birthplace of Gov. Frank G. Clement who was in that office from 1953-1959. The Museum’s exhibits celebrate the history of Dickson County with a focus on the impact of the railroad, and has a large model train display.

The Renaissance Center is an architectural icon that offers live community theater, classes in music and visual arts, and a Cybersphere Theater and Science Show. It is also home to Freed-Hardeman University, a Christian school that offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a variety of fields.

Old Timers Days is one of several annual celebrations that bring county residents and out-of-town visitors to Dickson County. In past years it featured residents in period clothing demonstrating fabric weaving, quilting, weaving baskets, making candles and brooms, and re-enacting historical events.

Public schools for children in our neighborhood include the following:

Stuart-Burns Elementary School which has about 600 students in pre-K through 5th grade, and an “above average” rating

Burn Middle School

Creek Wood High School (Dickson County High School)

Dickson County Schools

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