Celebrating the life and legacy of Gov. Frank G. Clement and this year's Legacy Award winners. Clement was only 32 when he was elected governor of Tennessee and served 10 years – three terms in office. 2020 Legacy Award winners U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, Grand Ole Opry Ambassador Jeannie Seely, and County Music Artist Craig Morgan are also honored in this video.
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Tuesday - Friday
9AM - 5PM
Saturday
9AM - 4PM
Tour times will be staggered. Each tour group will be given an hour in the museum. For everyone's safety masks will be required while inside the building. We are encouraging visitors to book tours and pay over the phone.
Every Week During Museum Hours
New on-going game! You can now explore Main St. Dickson with your friends, family or co-workers. Come into the museum, pay for your team and get your clues! This scavenger hunt will take you all around Main St. and help you discover new things about Dickson you may have not known before!
The Clement Railroad Hotel Museum aims to explore and celebrate the innovative leadership and values that have shaped the community and to provide educational opportunities which connect the past to the present and enhance the quality of life.
The Hotel Halbrook, home of the Clement Railroad Hotel Museum, was constructed in 1913 and is one of the few remaining examples of a railroad hotel in a small Tennessee town. It functioned as a working man's hotel until 1954. On June 9, 2009, it opened to the public once again and became officially known as the Clement Railroad Hotel Museum, the Tennessee Historical Commission's second most visited historic site. The Museum explores the history and heritage of Dickson County, the Western Highland Rim, and the State of Tennessee through exhibits and collections relating to the railroad, iron ore industry, commerce, the Civil War, settlement, and the accomplishments of Tennessee Governor Frank G. Clement. The Museum is fortunate to have many artifacts and items that once belonged to Governor Clement and his family. Museum visitors can see the rooms where the Clements lived while managing the Hotel Halbrook and view exhibits featuring Governor Clement's early years, campaigns, and accomplishments.
Here at the Clement Railroad Hotel Museum, we educate and provide events for the community, give tours throughout the museum, provide membership to visitors, offer venue rental and are a visitor center right at the heart of Dickson.
Any other questions, you can give us a call at 615-446-0500, email us at clementrailroadmuseum@gmail.com OR follow us on social media (links below).
Our visitor's center has a large variety of books, DVDs, and maps of Dickson and surrounding towns. Come into our shop to pick up some great souvenirs!
Our docents and visitor center staff are very knowledgeable about the town and surrounding area, come in to have a chat!
Let our staff help you find the perfect places to eat, shop and stay in Dickson. Pick up some brochures and maps to help you find your way around.