The Winners and Finalists Photo Gallery will remain online for at least one year. Watch the awards ceremony video HERE. View the Winners & Finalists Special Section HERE. Congratulations to all the participants! STORY: buff.ly/yLH4l5i

Main Street Preps Statewide Football Show - Oct. 15, 2026 This week @sports_bk and @calvinwhite55 talk with Lebanon football coach @GentryC20 and Southern Middle Tennessee Sports Editor @mopatton_sports. #TNHSFB #DicksonCountyTN xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1aKbdErqL…

Dickson County’s Frances Anderson turns 100 on Oct. 19, and she measures that century with a lifetime of memories. She recently gave up driving, but she remains healthy, active and engaged with her community. STORY: buff.ly/edjSExY

Nashville State Community College and the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Dickson celebrated the grand opening of the Dickson Center of Higher Education with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 12. STORY: buff.ly/bRiyaHs

Five counties — Dickson, Williamson, Wilson, Macon, and Robertson — have August rates below the average with rates of 3%. Cheatham actually saw a 1% rise from July, but still led the state with it’s low 2.9% benchmark for August. STORY: buff.ly/1PJxTMM

Dickson County Mayor Danny Williams addressed the county commission at their Oct. 5 work session regarding a change in scheduling for the 12 commission work sessions in 2027. STORY: buff.ly/XEO7N4E

Dickson County September New Business Licenses STORY: buff.ly/aW4aybi

Dickson Mayor Donnie Weiss recently signed a proclamation making Wednesday, October 15th White Cane Day for the Dickson Lions Club. STORY: buff.ly/WdDExfP

The Dickson County Commission discussed continuing the county’s tax relief program at their Oct. 5 work session. Dickson County Trustee Glynda Pendergrass addressed the commission to ask for matching funds for the Property Tax Relief Program. STORY: buff.ly/LJit3Xp

Creek Wood won its sixth straight district championship Thursday night, defeating Fairview in straight sets 25-15, 25-20 and 25-21. STORY: buff.ly/PW2JaUN

At their Oct. 5 work session, the Dickson County Commission discussed renaming West Dry Hollow Road to eliminate duplicate addresses that may confuse 911 dispatchers on emergency calls. STORY: buff.ly/L6YnASG

Dickson County defeated West Creek Thursday night to claim the district championship. The Lady Cougars won the first two sets 25-21 and 25-22 before West Creek took the third set 25-19. Dickson County closed out the match with a 25-22 win. STORY: buff.ly/Zfw1lki

Seventh Congressional District Democratic candidate Darden Copeland has accused his Republican opponent, incumbent Rep. Matt Van Epps, of using taxpayer-funded staff to run his reelection campaign, according to an ethics complaint filed on Oct. 5. STORY: buff.ly/ky7CGxs

In July 2026, the Dickson County School Board unanimously approved using Franklin Covey’s Leader in Me curriculum districtwide. That decision makes Dickson County Schools the first district in Tennessee to use the program districtwide. STORY: buff.ly/Frgr4KC

The Tennessee Press Association will hold a gubernatorial forum on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Middle Tennessee State University, TPA President Dave Gould announced on Thursday. STORY: buff.ly/s1ADGbR

Creek Wood’s soccer season ended last week. Addi Hamm and Grace Merryman were named to the all-tournament team. Lacie Harris, Maci Albright and Aaliyah Carney were named to the all-district team. Dylan Thammavongsa was Coach of the Year. STORY: buff.ly/nIcMwj8

Located at 103 S. Main St. in downtown Dickson, Bayou Belle Restaurant and Bar brings authentic Cajun flavor and Southern hospitality to Middle Tennessee. STORY: buff.ly/m0pwTsL

“Women have to be tougher to get things done. Women have to work a little harder,” Republican gubernatorial candidate Sen. Marsha Blackburn told Main Street Media of Tennessee in a sit-down interview at the Gallatin office on Oct. 6. STORY: buff.ly/39M5KpX

“I’m not a socialist. I’m not a communist. I’m a proud Democrat,” Memphis city councilwoman and gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green told Main Street Media of Tennessee responding to recent accusations made by Republican opponent Marsha Blackburn. STORY: buff.ly/pJ4cXw0

Gas prices across the state held relatively steady over last week, with today's gas price average the same as one week ago. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.93. STORY: buff.ly/WjEVpK8