Lawrenceburg Tennessee

Lawrenceburg, Tennessee is a small, quite little town in southern middle Tennessee. It's located about 82 miles southwest of Nashville, Tennessee but its just 20 minutes away from Alabama state line. With a population of around 14,000 people, Lawrenceburg isn't a huge community but it's still a little more than just a dot on the map.

There have been a number of well known public figures who were born or lived in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. One of the best known is probably the great frontiersman David Crockett. For a time he called Lawrenceburg his home. Many landmarks and businesses now include Crockett in their names. David Crockett State Park and the David Crockett Monument located on the city square are two well known spots that pay homage to the legendary outdoors man.

To the north of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee sits The Old Order Amish community. The Amish migrated to the area around 1944 and their community is still in existence today. The horse-draw carriages they use to get back and forth are a common sight thought-out the city on any given day. The Amish have also established a small trade center north of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee where they offer for sale many different goods and services. This is a favorite tourist stop for many of our out of town visitors.

There always seems to be a something going on for most any age group. There are a number of festivals and events that occur throughout the year including the James D. Vaughan Southern Gospel Music Festival, the Heritage Festival, several antique tractor and car shows, and the biggest, most visited event of the year, the Middle Tennessee District Fair.

Often voted as the best fair in Tennessee, it's held each year near the end of September. Tens of thousands descend on Lawrenceburg, Tennessee for a full week of activities at the fair. If there's one event you can't miss when visiting Lawrenceburg it's the Middle Tennessee District. It truly is a sight to behold.

You can find out more about what's going on in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee including news, obituaries, and upcoming events by visiting LawrenceburgTN.us