Making an Impact: Dickson County

Dickson County, located just west of Nashville, is a vibrant and welcoming community known for its rich history, scenic beauty and strong sense of community. With its rolling hills, historic sites and thriving local businesses, Dickson County offers a perfect blend of rural charm and modern convenience. The county is home to a diverse population and a growing economy, making it an ideal place for families and businesses alike. We are dedicated to working with local residents, businesses and organizations to ensure a bright future for Dickson County. 

A look at our work.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Each year, United Way volunteers help thousands of low-income and at-risk taxpayers prepare their taxes through the VITA free tax prep program. In 2023, we offered in-person and virtual VITA tax prep throughout Dickson County.  

Raise Your Hand
Volunteer tutors work in Dickson County Schools to help first- through fourth-grade students struggling with reading and math. We gave $7,875 to Dickson County in Raise Your Hand funding to help serve 199 students. 

Days of Action
United Way’s Days of Action are community-wide volunteer opportunities. Each year, thousands of volunteers come together to support our work and improve the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors through initiatives such as Stuff the Bus and Give Thanks. In 2023, $1,000 was provided for Stuff the Bus supplies and $3,000 was supplied for Give Thanks gift cards. 

211 Helpline
The 211 Helpline is a 24/7, 365-day information and referral help line that provides individuals in need with help in times of crisis and beyond. Serving 42 counties in Middle Tennessee, our 211 Helpline is staffed by trained specialists and supports a database of more than 10,000 health and human service programs. 

Funded Partners

Our Community Impact Funding process mobilizes resources to provide results-oriented funding to 31 nonprofit agencies serving Dickson County. Funding recommendations are made by a dedicated group of community volunteers and are approved by our board of trustees. In 2023, we put $351,766 back into Dickson County through our Community Impact Funding. 

View our Funded Partners in Dickson County on the Funded Partners page where you can filter by county.