What you need to know about Dickson, TN. Dickson is a desirable location for people looking to live within an hour's drive of Nashville, yet prefer a more laid-back, small-town setting. The area's rich agriculture industry is vital to its economy and includes several family farms that double as tourism destinations and special event venues. Dickson's small downtown district has undergone extensive redevelopment in recent years, attracting investment by local boutiques and other independent retailers.
Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017. A total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, August 21, 2017. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth.
Solar eclipses happen when the sun, moon and Earth are perfectly aligned so that when the moon passes in front of the sun it casts a shadow on the Earth. On March 20 this year the moon's shadow falls across parts of North Africa, Europe and the Middle East.