A man named Edwin Hickman, explorer and surveyer, came to this area leading a survey party in April of 1791. He was later killed in an Indian attack at Defeated Creek. Time passed and the county was officially established in December of 1807 by the Tennessee General Assembly. Robert Weakley, a member of Hickman’s surveying party, proposed for the new county name to be made in honor of Edwin Hickman. Years later in 1994, the Hickman County Historical Society placed a monument at Hickman’s grave. People in the community can stop and pay their respects to the man who started it all.
Even from its beginning, our county was rich in valuable stories and distinctive culture that would be talked about for years to come. Hickman is packed full of interesting details and there is much more than what meets the eye. Our culture dates back hundreds of years and plays a big part in what makes us special.
Hickman County Economic & Community Development Association is public/private partnership 501(c)(3) corporation established to help businesses create and sustain jobs and increase capital investment in Hickman County, Tennessee. Hickman County Economic & Community Development Assn. appreciates its existing industry and maintains a business retention and expansion program. We also support local entrepreneurial development and market the community for retail, commercial and industrial business attraction.
Hickman County is about 40 miles southwest of Nashville, Music City USA.
For many, the quality of life here excels. We're close enough to Nashville for quick trips or transportation to and from related industries. Most of the time, we have all you need for a good life and for a healthy business. When you need more, Nashville is close enough.
The county has a rich heritage that has produced many notable musicians and other artists including Minnie Pearl. Hickman County literally lies in the backyard of Nashville.
The logo shows the skyline of Nashville from a distance with the normal, bluish haze of Summer. The arc connects the green of the beautiful Hickman County to downtown Nashville.
Hickman County Economic & Community Development Association is public/private partnership 501(c)(3) corporation established to help business create and sustain jobs and increase capital investment in Hickman County, Tennessee. Hickman County Economic & Community Development Assn. appreciates its existing industry and maintains a business retention and expansion program. We also support local entrepreneurial development and market the community for retail, commercial and industrial business attraction.
Hickman County is about 40 miles southwest of Nashville, Music City USA.
For many, the quality of life here excels. We're close enough to Nashville for quick trips or transportation to and from related industries. Most of the time, we have all you need for a good life and for a healthy business. When you need more, Nashville is close enough.
The county has a rich heritage that has produced many notable musicians and other artists including Minnie Pearl. Hickman County literally lies in the backyard of Nashville.
