Community Highlights
A quick view of what defines Dickson.
Where can I see homes for sale in Dickson, TN?
Every active Dickson listing is in the feed below, pulled from the MLS. Save a search and new listings come to your inbox the day they hit the market. If you’d rather skip the scrolling, text me at 615-392-1186 with your price, the size you need and how much land you want, and I’ll send the ones worth seeing.
Check the address against the city limits before you fall for one. A Dickson mailing address doesn’t put a house inside the City of Dickson. Some 37055 addresses sit inside the city and some sit in unincorporated Dickson County, per the U.S. Census Bureau’s geocoder as of October 2026. A home outside the city doesn’t pay the city tax line.
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What county is Dickson, TN in?
Dickson is in Dickson County, and it’s the county’s largest city. The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimates put Dickson at 17,051 of the county’s 58,662 people. The county seat is Charlotte, where the county commission meets and the trustee and assessor of property keep their main offices. The trustee also has an office in Dickson at 303 Henslee Drive.
The Census Bureau puts Dickson’s land area at 20.22 square miles as of the 2020 census. For the rest of the county, including Charlotte, White Bluff and Burns, start with my Dickson County guide.
What is the ZIP code for Dickson, TN?
Dickson has two ZIP codes, per the U.S. Postal Service’s city lookup on October 23, 2026.
| ZIP code | USPS type |
|---|---|
| 37055 | Standard (homes) |
| 37056 | Post office boxes |
ZIP codes follow mail routes, and 37055 reaches well past the city limits into the county. Use the ZIP to search and the county property record to decide.
How far is Dickson from Nashville?
Downtown Nashville is about 42 miles and 51 minutes from Dickson without traffic, by SR 46 to I-40 East. I routed every trip from Dickson City Hall at 600 East Walnut Street with OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM) on October 23, 2026.
| From Dickson City Hall to | Distance | Time, no traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Nashville (State Capitol) | about 41.6 miles | about 51 minutes |
| Nashville International Airport (BNA) | about 51.0 miles | about 63 minutes |
| Downtown Franklin (Public Square), by I-40 and SR 96 | about 36.4 miles | about 47 minutes |
| Montgomery Bell State Park | about 6.4 miles | about 10 minutes |
Those are free-flow numbers. The Census Bureau’s 2020 to 2024 survey puts the average Dickson commute at 26.8 minutes each way. Drive your real commute at the hour you’d drive it before you write an offer.
What are property taxes in Dickson, TN in 2026?
For 2026, Dickson County’s rate is $1.69 and the City of Dickson’s is $0.71 per $100 of assessed value, $2.40 combined inside the city. Homes outside the city limits pay the county rate only. Tennessee assesses a home at 25 percent of its appraised value.
| Rate (2026) | Per $100 of assessed value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dickson County | $1.69 | Dickson County Trustee, 2026 property tax statements |
| City of Dickson | $0.71 | City of Dickson FY2026-27 budget |
| Inside the city, combined | $2.40 | Sum of the two |
On a $300,000 home, the assessed value is $75,000. That’s about $1,268 a year in county tax, plus about $533 in city tax if the home is inside Dickson, about $1,800 in all.
You’ll get two bills inside the city. The county trustee’s 2026 bill is due the first Monday in October and can be paid without interest through February 28, 2027. The city tax collector mails city notices by November 1, and they’re payable without interest through March 31.
Disclosure: Property tax figures are the county and city rates published for the year shown and are for planning only. Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, any exemptions and the city or district the home sits in. Confirm with the county assessor or trustee and your tax professional before you rely on a number.
What school district is Dickson, TN in?
Public schools in Dickson are run by the Dickson County School District. Its website lists 16 schools and programs, including two high schools, Creek Wood High School and Dickson County High School. Zones are set by address. To check one:
- Run the address through the district’s Zoning Search on its Zoning Information page. Questions go to the district’s Transportation Department at 615-740-5970.
- If you want a school other than the zoned one, watch the out-of-zone window. For 2026-27, the district took applications for grades 1 through 12 from May 1 to May 31, 2026, and kindergarten applications from June 15 to July 15, 2026, with a lottery if a grade ran out of seats.
Send me the address and I’ll run it through the zoning search before you write an offer.
Is there new construction in Dickson, TN?
Yes. As of October 23, 2026, Smith Douglas Homes, Starlight Homes and Lennar each list a Dickson community on their own websites, with builder-published prices starting at $244,990 for a townhome.
| Community | Builder | Homes | Builder-published price | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironhorse, 1202 W Grab Creek Road | Smith Douglas Homes | Townhomes | From $244,990 | Not listed on the community page |
| Bridgeton Court, 204 Darlington Drive | Starlight Homes | Townhomes, ready now | Listed from $259,990 | 1,404 sq ft, 3 bedrooms |
| Pence Place, 101 Danielle Court | Lennar | Single-family | From the $400,000s | Available homes 2,011 to 2,465 sq ft |
Builder prices move weekly. Ironhorse’s address geocodes inside the Dickson city limits; check the others by street address before you count on the city tax line.
The sales rep at the model works for the builder, and the contract is the builder’s. Smith Douglas says on its Ironhorse page that a buyer’s agent has to be present and registered with you at your first visit, virtual or onsite, or the agent isn’t paid. Bring your agent on the first visit. For the current builder specials I track, sign up for my builder offers.
What does it cost to live in Dickson, TN?
The Census Bureau’s 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of an owner-occupied home in Dickson at $292,600, median monthly owner costs with a mortgage at $1,263, and median gross rent at $1,063. Those are survey estimates of what residents reported over five years, not today’s sale prices.
Tennessee has no state income tax on individuals. The Hall income tax, which only reached interest and dividends, was repealed for tax years starting January 1, 2021. Your bigger local costs are the two property tax lines above and the price of the house itself. For today’s sale prices, I’ll pull the recent closed sales for the streets you like.
Is Dickson, TN a good place to live?
Dickson is the largest city in Dickson County, it grew from 16,058 people in the 2020 census to an estimated 17,051 in 2025, and it sits off I-40 about 51 minutes from downtown Nashville without traffic.
Montgomery Bell State Park is about 10 minutes from City Hall. Tennessee State Parks lists it at 3,850 acres at 1020 Jackson Hill Road in Burns, with hiking trails, Lake Acorn and a golf course. As of October 2026 the park’s campground is closed for renovations, and Lake Woodhaven is being drained for infrastructure work that started August 31, 2026.
Tell me your commute, your budget and how much land you want, and I’ll tell you which parts of Dickson fit and which don’t.
Thinking about selling your Dickson home?
Your home’s value comes from recent sales near you. My free home valuation starts with sold comps from your own area. If your home sits outside the city on acreage, I’ll price the land and the house the way a buyer will look at them.
Frequently asked questions about Dickson, TN
What county is Dickson, TN in?
Dickson is in Dickson County, Tennessee, and it is the county’s largest city. Charlotte is the county seat.
What is the ZIP code for Dickson, TN?
The residential ZIP code for Dickson is 37055. USPS assigns 37056 to post office boxes. A Dickson mailing address doesn’t always mean the home is inside the city limits.
How far is Dickson from Nashville?
About 42 miles and 51 minutes without traffic from Dickson City Hall to the State Capitol, by SR 46 and I-40, by OpenStreetMap routing on October 23, 2026. Nashville International Airport is about 51 miles and 63 minutes.
What are property taxes in Dickson, TN?
For 2026, Dickson County’s rate is $1.69 and the City of Dickson’s is $0.71 per $100 of assessed value, $2.40 combined inside the city. Homes are assessed at 25 percent of appraised value, so a $300,000 home inside the city pays about $1,800 a year, and one outside the city pays about $1,268.
What school district is Dickson, TN in?
The Dickson County School District runs the public schools in Dickson. Its website lists 16 schools and programs, including Creek Wood High School and Dickson County High School. Check an address in the district’s Zoning Search.
Is there new construction in Dickson, TN?
Yes. As of October 23, 2026, Smith Douglas Homes (Ironhorse townhomes, from $244,990), Starlight Homes (Bridgeton Court townhomes, listed from $259,990) and Lennar (Pence Place, from the $400,000s) list Dickson communities on their own sites.
Does Tennessee have a state income tax?
No. Tennessee has no state income tax on individuals. The Hall income tax on interest and dividends was repealed for tax years starting January 1, 2021.
Property tax figures are the county and city rates published for the year shown and are for planning only. Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, any exemptions and the city or district the home sits in. Confirm with the county assessor or trustee and your tax professional before you rely on a number.
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