Community Corner
🌱 How 228 new affordable homes could reshape housing in Dickson.
Also, don't miss Dickson Artist Guild Meeting on the Dickson Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How 228 new affordable homes could reshape housing in Dickson.
- Can Dickson County volleyball carry this winning streak into the postseason?
- Meet the new Tennessee state trooper assigned to Dickson County.
Also on today's calendar: Cars & Coffee In Christ Cruise-in and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New 228-Unit Affordable Housing Community Coming to Dickson (dicksoncountysource.com) — A major 228-unit affordable housing community, Honeywood Dickson, is now under construction on Cowan Road, bringing new one- to four-bedroom homes and amenities to local residents. With units reserved for a range of income levels and vouchers from the Dickson Housing Authority, the $88.1 million project is slated to open first homes in fall 2027 and finish by March 2028. 
• Dickson County Volleyball Sweeps Three Matches in Strong Week (mainstreetmediatn.com) — Dickson County High's volleyball team is riding momentum after sweeping Hickman County, Northwest, and Waverly Central last week. With their coach praising improved confidence and communication, the Lady Cougars now head into their final regular-season matches, including two key home dates, aiming to carry this strong play into the postseason.
• Tennessee Highway Patrol Welcomes 27 New State Troopers (williamsonsource.com) — Tennessee has welcomed 27 new state troopers, including one assigned to Dickson County, following the graduation of the Highway Patrol's milestone 100th class. After 17 weeks of intensive training, these troopers will now begin serving communities across the state, with local residents seeing Donald Macklin join law enforcement coverage in Dickson County.
📸 Around Dickson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dickson
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★ Featured events ★
- Dickson Artist Guild Meeting →
Dickson County Family YMCA, 225 Henslee Dr, Dickson
6:15 pm
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Artsy First Thursday at Reading Rock Books →
Reading Rock Books, Dickson
5:00 pm - MSCCA Member Meet-HS Only →
Dickson TN - Cars & Coffee In Christ Cruise-in →
Wonders Center & Science Museum, 855 TN-46, Dickson
7:00 am - Nashville Junior Chamber 2026 Fall Invitational →
GreyStone Golf Club, 2555 U.S. 70, Dickson
6:30 am - DHA STANDING STRONG CONCERT →
Dickson First Methodist Church, 215 North Main Street, Dickson
6:30 pm - Chamber Business After Hours - October 2026 →
Keller's Country Events, 542 Fire Tower Rd, Dickson
4:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Monday October 5
Sunday October 11
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Thursday October 22
📣 Dickson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fairview at Creek Wood →
Charlotte TN
6:00 pm - Fairview Yellowjackets Volleyball at Creek Wood →
Charlotte TN
6:00 pm - Town of White Bluff Main Street Festival →
White Bluff TN - Golf Cart Safari 10-03-26 →
Montgomery Bell State Park, 1020 Jackson Hill Rd, Burns
6:00 pm - 3rd Birthday Celebration of the Wonders Center →
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Dickson. Apply here.
- SmartStyle Salons posted a job opening for Stylist in Dickson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dickson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Burns
- Enjoy a Dinner for a Cause at the Family Fun Fundraiser Supper at the Lonesome Historic Site (dicksoncountysource.com)
Fairview
- Inspiring Conversations with Cathy Green of GRASSLAND AQUATICS INC (nashvillevoyager.com)
- ICYMI: Middle Tennessee High School Football Scores (williamsonsource.com)
- Williamson County New Business Licenses for Sept. 28, 2026 (williamsonsource.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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