Clement Railroad Hotel Museum-Hotel Halbrook Historic Site

06/13/2026

Meet One of Our Trailblazer Honorees: Tracy Gregory 🌟

Inspired from childhood by her father, a holistic medicine physician, and her mother, an educator and business owner, Dr. Gregory has dedicated more than three decades to serving others through healthcare. A graduate of Alcorn State University and Mississippi College, she has worked in a wide range of nursing roles, from pediatric and adult acute care to home health, nursing education, and healthcare management.

After relocating to Middle Tennessee in 2004, Dr. Gregory spent nearly a decade at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt before earning her Family Nurse Practitioner certification and continuing her commitment to preventive care and patient wellness.

Guided by the biblical principle of “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (Matthew 7:12), Dr. Gregory has built a reputation for compassionate care, patient education, and service to the Dickson community. Her dedication to helping patients understand, manage, and prevent illness has made a lasting impact on countless lives.

Please join us in celebrating Tracy Gregory and her remarkable contributions to healthcare as a 2026 Trailblazer Honoree!

Tickets can be purchased below 👇

https://clementrailroadmuseum.org/gift-shop/ols/products/trailblazer-banquet-ticket

06/12/2026

🌟 Meet One of Our Trailblazer Honorees: Jonah Marlin 🌟

The Clement Railroad Hotel Museum – Hotel Halbrook State Historic Site is proud to recognize Jonah Marlin as one of the honorees at our 2026 Trailblazer Banquet.

Diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at a young age, Jonah has spent his life demonstrating extraordinary courage, resilience, and determination. Despite the challenges of this progressive disease, he has become an advocate, fundraiser, and inspiration to countless people throughout Middle Tennessee.

In 2024, Jonah was recognized with the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging’s for his innovative use of assistive technology to communicate, connect with others, and support fundraising efforts for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research. Through the foundation established by his family, Jonah has helped raise awareness and critical funding for research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

A passionate advocate interested in disability issues, community service, and public affairs, Jonah continues to prove that limitations do not define a person’s ability to make a difference. His optimism, perseverance, and commitment to helping others embody the true spirit of a Trailblazer.

Join us as we honor Jonah Marlin on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Walnut Street Church of Christ in Dickson. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and dinner begins at 6:30 PM.

Tickets can be purchased below 👇
https://clementrailroadmuseum.org/gift-shop/ols/products/trailblazer-banquet-ticket

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

🌟 Meet One of Our Trailblazer Honorees: Dr. Venk Mani 🌟

The Clement Railroad Hotel Museum – Hotel Halbrook State Historic Site is proud to recognize Dr. Venk Mani as one of the honorees at our 2026 Trailblazer Banquet.

In 1983, Dr. Mani came to Dickson at the invitation of Dr. Jimmy Jackson to establish an in-house pathology laboratory at the former Goodlark Medical Center. Over the next 36 years, he transformed pathology services in Dickson County, serving as Clinical and Pathology Laboratory Director at Goodlark Medical Center, Horizon Medical Center, Jackson Clinic, and Dickson Medical Associates until his retirement in 2019.

Beyond the laboratory, Dr. Mani served as Dickson County Medical Examiner from 1997 to 2019 and provided invaluable assistance to local ambulance, police, and fire departments. His leadership extended throughout Middle Tennessee, overseeing laboratory services in Cheatham, Hickman, and Houston Counties.

A dedicated community leader, Dr. Mani has served with Leadership Dickson County, the Dickson County Chamber of Commerce, the Dickson Noon Rotary Club as a charter member, the Community Foundation for Dickson County as one of its first board members, and as a trustee of the Jackson Foundation.

Dr. Mani’s decades of professional excellence, public service, and commitment to improving healthcare have left a lasting impact on our community.

Join us as we honor Dr. Mani and our other Trailblazer recipients on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Walnut Street Church of Christ in Dickson. Doors open at 5:30 PM, with dinner beginning at 6:30 PM.

Purchase Trailblazer Tickets here 👇

https://clementrailroadmuseum.org/gift-shop/ols/products/trailblazer-banquet-ticket

06/11/2026

Check out this GREAT news segment on the Dickson Model Railroad Club and our layout at the Museum!

A Dickson model railroad club recreates the city's 1920s-40s downtown inside a historic railroad hotel and seeks new, younger members

06/09/2026

The Clement Railroad Hotel Museum – Hotel Halbrook State Historic Site was honored to host tonight’s meeting of the Dickson County Historical & Genealogical Society

We welcomed a packed house for author and researcher Jerry O. Potter’s presentation on the tragic sinking of the steamboat Sultana.

Often considered the deadliest maritime disaster in American history, the Sultana explosion on the Mississippi River in April 1865 claimed the lives of an estimated 1,100 passengers, many of them Union soldiers returning home at the end of the Civil War.

Mr. Potter’s program brought this piece of American history to life through years of dedicated research and writing. We are grateful to him for sharing his expertise and to the Dickson County Historical & Genealogical Society for partnering with us to bring quality historical programming to our community.

06/06/2026

The Clement Railroad Hotel Museum – Hotel Halbrook State Historic Site is excited to host the Dickson County Historical & Genealogical Society on Monday, June 8, for a fascinating program by author and researcher Jerry Potter on one of the deadliest maritime disasters in American history.

In the early morning hours of April 27, 1865, the steamboat Sultana exploded and sank on the Mississippi River near Memphis. Overloaded with recently released Union prisoners of war returning home after the Civil War, the vessel was carrying more than six times its capacity. An estimated 1,800 people lost their lives, making it the worst maritime disaster in United States history claiming more lives than the Titanic.

Jerry Potter, noted author and researcher of the Sultana tragedy, will share the remarkable story of the disaster, the circumstances that led to it, and the lasting impact it had on thousands of American families in the closing days of the Civil War.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Clement Railroad Hotel Museum and is free and open to the public.

We hope you’ll join us for an evening of history and remembrance.

06/05/2026

🇺🇸 Raise a Glass to 250 Years of American History! 🇺🇸

Join us on Thursday, July 2, for the Clement Railroad Hotel Museum – Hotel Halbrook State Historic Site’s next Pouring Over the Past program: “A Toast to America 250.”

In this installment, we’ll explore four pivotal periods in American history and the beverages that helped shape, celebrate, and connect a nation. From the colonial era to the modern age, discover how the drinks Americans shared tell a fascinating story about our country’s past.

🍷 July 2, 2026
💵 $35 per person
📍 Clement Railroad Hotel Museum – Hotel Halbrook State Historic Site
🔞 Must be 21 years of age or older to attend

Seating is very limited, and these events often sell out, so don’t wait to reserve your spot!

Tickets can be purchased through the link below or visiting the online gift shop through our website.

https://clementrailroadmuseum.org/gift-shop/ols/products/pouring-over-the-past-ticket

06/02/2026

🎂Today would have been Governor Frank Clement’s 106th birthday!🎂

Governor Clement was born on June 2, 1920, at the Hotel Halbrook (now the Clement Railroad Hotel Museum) in the manager’s suite.

At that time, his grandmother, Belle Goad, was the manager of the Hotel Halbrook. Today, you can see the room where Governor Clement was born when you tour the Clement Railroad Hotel Museum!

Come see us and learn more about Governor Clement’s incredible life and legacy!

Happy birthday Governor Clement! 🥳