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🌱 How Dickson’s new radio network could change your next 911 call

Cheers Dickson! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Dickson’s new radio network could change your next 911 call
  • How today’s storm damage is changing Dickson County’s school day
  • Which Hickman County estates and foreclosures involve Dickson-based attorneys now?

Also on today's calendar: BINGO & 2-4-1 two topping 055 pizzas and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dickson County First Responders Now Connected to Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (clarksvilleonline.com) — Dickson County first responders are now using the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network, giving police, fire, EMS, and 911 far more reliable radio coverage across the city and county. Funded through local bond support and new tower sites, the system improves coordination with state and federal partners and aims to speed and clarify responses when residents call 911 during emergencies.
   

2. Dickson County schools delay Friday start after severe storms (newschannel5.com) — Dickson County Schools are opening two hours late today, Friday, April 17, because last night’s severe storms downed trees and knocked out power in parts of the county. All TCAP and end-of-course tests scheduled for today are pushed to Monday, April 20, while crews continue clearing debris and restoring electricity.
   

3. Public Notices, week of 4.16.26 (mainstreetmediatn.com) — Several new Hickman County probate and guardianship filings could matter if you’re a creditor, heir, or property owner with ties to nearby Dickson attorneys or courts. The notices outline deadlines to file estate claims and detail two May 6 foreclosure auctions, with multiple law offices based in Dickson handling these cases.
   

4. Promise Land community preserves 150 years of post-Civil War Black history in Dickson County (wsmv.com) — A historic Black community in rural Dickson County, Promise Land, is working to preserve its 150-year legacy of post-Civil War freedom, education, and worship. Descendants and the Promise Land Heritage Association maintain the original school and church, host Juneteenth and cultural events, and are launching an inaugural fundraising gala to support ongoing preservation and educational tours.
   

5. Nearly 79,000 people without power across Middle Tennessee as severe storms bring hail, strong winds (wsmv.com) — Thousands of Dickson Electric customers are without power after Thursday night’s severe storms, part of nearly 79,000 outages across Middle Tennessee. Strong winds, hail, and downed trees and lines are causing hazardous conditions, and officials urge residents to avoid downed wires and use outage maps to track restoration progress.
   

📸 Around Dickson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dickson

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday April 18
  • Healthy Kids Day
    Dickson County Family YMCA, 225 Henslee Dr, Dickson
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    FOUND on April 15, 2026 in Dickson, TN 37055 near Near Kubota Dealer on Hwy 70 son Tennessee Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or… (Nextdoor North Charlotte)
  • I'm looking for someone who does free pickup of metal scrap from whole house remodel.
    Aluminum gutters and downspouts and metal roof . Located in Burns (Nextdoor Iron Hill / Nails Creek)
  • Colton's Steak House & Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member in Dickson. Apply here.
  • Cracker Barrel posted a job opening for Cook in Dickson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dickson here.

Ok Dickson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dickson

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dickson

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.