Companies chosen for Phase V Downtown Dickson, Senior Center work

Courtesy of the City of Dickson
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The fifth phase of Downtown Dickson’s revitalization is closer to beginning now that a company has been chosen for the work on South Mulberry Street.

At its March 7 regular monthly meeting, the Dickson City Council unanimously accepted a bid of more than $787,000 from Sessions Paving for Phase V of the downtown work.

Senior Project Coordinator Chris Hooper said the city’s 20 percent share of the project is nearly $157,500 with the rest coming from a Transportation Alternative Program grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Phase V includes sidewalk, drainage and other improvements on South Mulberry Street from West College to Main streets. Much of the work will be a continuation of what's been done in the first three phases.

Lose Design was chosen as the architectural firm for the project more than three years ago.

Dickson Senior Center

The council also approved a bid of $990,000 from A&S Contracting for Phase 2 of the Dickson Senior Center renovation that consists of the kitchen and dining area, offices, bathrooms and storage area. The council approved the bid 7-0-1 with Councilperson Dwight Haynes (4th Ward) abstaining.

The council also approved an additional more than $30,000 for renovations to the planned coffee shop area of the new senior center being remodeled in the former Dickson Athletic Club. Senior Center Director Joan Rial asked the council to approve the proposal that will replace the current three glass walls with half-glass walls. The council approved the change order 7-0-1 with Councilperson Dwight Haynes (4th Ward) abstaining.

The first phase of the renovation was about $475,000, which was also with A&S Contracting. Manuel Zeitlin Architects LLC designed the renovations.

Renovations continue at the new Dickson Senior Center, formerly the Dickson Athletic Club.
Renovations continue at the new Dickson Senior Center, formerly the Dickson Athletic Club.

Rezoning approved, first vote

The council conducted a public hearing and unanimously approved on first reading an ordinance to rezone property at 2024 and 2026 Hwy. 70 West from low-density residential to high-density residential as requested by Adams Group Properties. Planning and Zoning Director Jason Pilkinton said owner Darrin Adams has no immediate plans for the vacant property. Nobody spoke at the public hearing. The ordinance will face a second and final vote at a special session on March 21.

The council also conducted a public hearing and approved on first reading an ordinance to rezone property at 1438 Hwy. 96 West from highway commercial to light industrial, which was requested by Riddle Investment Services. Pilkinton said a potential buyer for the former USA Labs building is seeking the zoning change. Nobody spoke at the public hearing. The ordinance will face a second and final vote at a special session on March 21.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Companies chosen for Phase V Downtown Dickson, Senior Center work