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Lawrenceburg, TN

The city of Lawrenceburg is the county seat of Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States, The largest city on the state's southern border between Chattanooga and Memphis, it lies on the banks of Shoal Creek. The population was 11,633 at the 2020 United States Census. The city is named after the War of 1812 by American Navy officer James Lawrence.

Located around 80 miles (130 km) southwest of Nashville at the junction of U.S. Routes 43 and 64, Lawrenceburg is called the "Crossroads of Dixie."

According to a recent theory, the Lawrenceburg area is the likely site of "Chicasa"—the place where Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his men wintered in 1540–41 (though earlier theories have suggested this campsite to have been in northern Mississippi). The Chickasaw Nation sold the area to the US in 1816.

According to a recent theory, the Lawrenceburg area is the likely site of "Chicasa"—the place where Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his men wintered in 1540–41 (though earlier theories have suggested this campsite to have been in northern Mississippi). The Chickasaw Nation sold the area to the US in 1816.

Upon moving from East Tennessee into the region around 1817, David Crockett served as a justice of the peace, a colonel of the militia, and a state representative. David Crockett established a powder mill on Shoal Creek originally called the Sycamore River. This area is now home to David Crockett State Park. Crockett was elected as a commissioner and served on the board that placed Lawrenceburg four miles (6 km) west of the geographic center of Lawrence County. Crockett was opposed to the city being located in its current location, largely out of fear of flooding. He and his family lived in Lawrenceburg for several years before moving to West Tennessee after a flood destroyed his mill.

After World War II, the Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company, a U.S. producer of bicycles and outdoor equipment, moved its manufacturing operations to Lawrenceburg, building a new factory and assembly plant. Over the next several decades, the Murray factory grew to be one of the largest in the United States: 42.7 acres (173,000 m²) under roof.

A flood struck Lawrenceburg in July 1998, killing two people on Shoal Creek.

Following the flood, the city undertook a 10-year flood control project that dramatically reduced the risk of major flooding that had plagued the town since the days of Davy Crockett.

Lawrenceburg is located at 35°14′37″N 87°20′4″W (35.243491, −87.334563). The city of Lawrenceburg has a total area of 12.6 square miles (33 km²). It is the largest city on the state line between Chattanooga and Memphis. Located on the southern Highland Rim, Lawrence County and Lawrenceburg are set atop a large mountain plateau of the Appalachian Mountain range with elevations ranging between 810 feet (250 m) to over 1,120 feet (340 m). Map of the Appalachian Mountain Range.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Lawrenceburg. The Lawrence County Health  Department is a cornerstone of the community, offering fitness classes, wellness programs, and recreational activities. Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrenceburg offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness and Workout Anytime offer comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Lawrenceburg Parks & Recreation provides community wellness programs, sports leagues, and recreational facilities. Lawrenceburg Golf & Country Club combines leisure and fitness with an 18-hole golf course and various social activities. Lawrence County YMCA is a family-friendly facility with fitness classes, swimming, and community events.

Top sites in Lawrenceburg TN include David Crockett State Park, Bobby Brewer Park, and Mitzi L. Sweet Memorial Dog Park.

Population: 11,825 (2022). Elevation: 1,120 feet 335 (273 m). Area: 12.66 sq mi (32.80 km²).  ZIP Code: 38464. Area code(s): 931. 

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What is Lawrenceburg, TN famous for?

Federal soldiers and sympathizers were held in jail. Local citizens pled with authorities to save the courthouse from the Union’s plan to burn it, explaining its proximity to a Mexican War memorial. Lawrenceburg is the birthplace of southern gospel music and home of the well-known James D. Vaughan School of Music and Museum. The Quartet Festival, sponsored by Lawrenceburg’s MainStreet organization, is held annually in the Crockett Theater and attracts visitors from across the South.

What are the demographics of Lawrenceburg, TN?

Lawrenceburg is a city located in Giles County, Lawrence County, Lewis County, and Wayne County Tennessee. Lawrenceburg has a 2024 population of 12,011. It is also the county seat of Lawrence County. Lawrenceburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 3.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,639 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrenceburg was: White: 87.43%, Two or more races: 6.06%, Black or African American: 4.32%, Other race: 1.63%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.36%, Asian: 0.19%, Native American: 0%

Is Lawrenceburg, TN a good place to live?

Lawrenceburg is in Lawrence County. Living in Lawrenceburg offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and retirees live in Lawrenceburg and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Lawrenceburg are above average.

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David Crockett State Park

Bobby Brewer Park

Mitzi L. Sweet Memorial Dog Park

Lawrence County Health  Department

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrenceburg

Anytime Fitness

Workout Anytime

Nature's Nugget Natural Foods

Lawrenceburg Parks & Recreation

Lawrenceburg Golf & Country Club

Lawrence County YMCA

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