About Spence Family Fitness
The Beginning, the original Spence Athletic Mall
Spence Athletic Gym Opened 1988 in Dickson, Tennessee.
At the time it was one of few gyms in the area.
246 Hwy 46, Dickson, TN 37055
About East Hickman Family Fitness
Success from the ashes....
East Hickman Family Fitness was founded after a fire devastated Coach Spence’s gym in 2014. His gym was destroyed, and his faith and resolution were tested after the insurance company refused to honor their obligations. Amidst the ashes of a previously thriving location, Coach Spence was faced with two choices; give up and pursue other goals or rebuild and continue his life’s work of making the world a healthier place. Wanting to give back to the community and seeing such a great need, the decision was clear. Rebuilding from nothing except his knowledge and reputation for integrity and excellence, Coach Spence relocated to Hickman County where he opened two facilities.
As of 2025 East Hickman FFC became Spence Fitness changing back to its original namesake of its owner and has gained new management and a fantastic training team! Spence Fitness specializes in helping people reach their weight loss goals; gain muscle, strength, and endurance; and maintain a healthy lifestyle. We are not like your big box gyms and that is the whole point! We are here to help you succeed! That is our specialty!
Each aspect of health is addressed through the services offered by the staff. Nutritional counseling, personal training, and a clean, family friendly environment with high-quality equipment is available at affordable rates for singles, couples, families, and businesses.
About the Founder
Coach Spence has been in the fitness and nutritional industry for over 35 years. As a strength and conditioning coach, he has worked with high school, college, and professional athletes. As a motivational speaker, Coach Spence talks locally and around the country spreading his message on being a drug free champion, an active trainer, and an inspiring coach. His Christian values reflected in his community activities with the Kiwanis Club, Graduate of Leadership Dickson County 2001, the Dickson County Health Council, the Creekwood High School Booster Board, and William James Athletics. As a professional power lifter, Coach Spence won 18 National titles and one Drug-Free World Championship. Coach Spence is married to his lovely wife Misty, and they have three children, Ian, William, and Elizabeth. The family lives outside Nashville, Tennessee.
Public Speaking Opportunities
Coach Spence speaks at schools, churches and conventions over fitness, health, training, finance and supplements. Contact him to see if he would be a good fit for your event. He speaks to both youth and adults.