Lawrenceburg Tennessee
62Lawrenceburg, 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
Local News for Lawrenceburg Tennessee
- Wildcats Drop Close One To Columbia Lions
By Stanley Wilson The Lawrence County football team lost a tough game last night in the season opener to Columbia 21 to 13. Trailing 14-0 in the second quarter, the Wildcats scored twice on a Logan Taylor 29-yard pass to Rusty Cummings and on a 1 yard run by Trent Garland. They missed the second extra point [...] - 10 years ago
- Local Man Killed In Alabama Motorcycle Accident
By Tom Smith Times Daily Troopers have released the name of the man killed in a motorcycle accident Friday night on Cox Creek Parkway. Michael Blake Perkins, 27, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., died in the one-vehicle accident that happened east of Jackson Road at 9:50 p.m. Reports indicate the motorcycle was westbound on Cox Creek Parkway. Perkins was knocked from [...] - 10 years ago
- The Lawrence County Republican party will meet
The Lawrence County Republican party will have a meeting Monday at 6. They have some important agenda items to discuss and need a good turnout. - 10 years ago
Obituaries for Lawrenceburg Tennessee
- Michael Blake Perkins
Michael Blake Perkins, age 27, of Lawrenceburg, passed away Friday. He was a native of Columbia, a maintenance supervisor with Emcor and a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Brittney Perkins, one daughter, Chloe Perkins, one son, Bralen Perkins all of Lawrenceburg, his parents, Clyde and Faye Perkins of [...] - 10 years ago
- Lily Mae Long Dollar
Lily Mae Long Dollar, age 81, of Loretto, passed away Thursday. She was a native of Alabama, a homemaker, and a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by her sons, Roy, Huey, Rocky and Lynn Long all of Alabama and Terry of Erin, Tennessee, one daughter, Patsy Kellum of Loretto, two [...] - 10 years ago
- Lester Eulon Vanderford
Lester Eulon Vanderford, age 69, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away Thursday. He was a native of Lawrence County, a retired truck driver and of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by one daughter, Joanie Battles of Cliffton, one son, Dwayne Vanderford of Tuscaloosa, two brothers, Lacy Vanderford of Lawrenceburg and James Vanderford of Leoma and [...] - 10 years ago
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