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Lewisburg, TN

Lewisburg is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 12,288 in 2020. Lewisburg is located in Middle Tennessee, fifty miles south of Nashville and fifty-two miles north of Huntsville, Alabama. Residents have access to the larger cities via nearby I-65.

Located among rolling hills, Lewisburg was named for the explorer Meriwether Lewis. By 1838, the town was supporting a newspaper and a bank. The downtown area is similar to many other small southern towns, with a courthouse on a square, surrounded by retail and commercial businesses. Shopping centers are located on the east and west ends of town.

Lewisburg is located at 35°26′57″N 86°47′35″W (35.449034, -86.793112). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.7 square miles (30 km²), almost all of which is land (0.09% is water).

The area in which Lewisburg and Marshall County is located was long occupied by various cultures of indigenous peoples. Historic Native Americans were here when French, Spanish, and English explorers entered the area. Revolutionary War veterans were given land grants in this area by the State of North Carolina for services rendered during the war followed in the 1780s. North Carolina still claimed this territory under its colonial charter, but later gave up that claim and Tennessee became an independent state.

Marshall County, named in honor of the young nation's first Supreme Court Chief Justice and noted American jurist, John Marshall, was established by an act of the Tennessee General Assembly in 1836. The act which created the county specified that the county seat be named Lewisburg to commemorate the deeds of frontier explorer Meriweather Lewis. He had been the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory soon after its purchase. Lewisburg was incorporated in 1837, on a site of 50 acres (200,000 m²) donated for civic purposes.

There was white violence against freedmen during and after Reconstruction, extending into the early 20th century. Some lynchings of African Americans took place at the Marshall County Courthouse in Lewisburg during the period of highest violence around the turn of the 20th century. Two unidentified black men were lynched without trial in Lewisburg on August 5, 1903. Another account said that John Milligan (Millikin) and John L. Hunter had been killed in Needmore by a mob that week. They are likely the same men.

Until 1925, Lewisburg served the area principally as a trading and shipping center for its livestock and farm produce. As the county seat, it was a center of the justice system and active as a retail center for the area farmers.

Lewisburg places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Marshall Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Functional Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Functional Fitness offer comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Pure Life Wellness offers chiropractic care and wellness services. For a spa experience, A Touch of Heaven is the perfect place to unwind with massages and facials. 

Top sites in Lewisburg TN include Saddle Creek Golf Club, Marshall County Community Theatre, and Victory Fun Park Inc.

Population: 12,735 (2021). Elevation: 738 ft (225 m). Area: 14.05 sq mi (36.39 km²).  ZIP Code: 37091. Area code: 931. 

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What is Lewisburg, TN is known for?

Until the early 1900s, this was a trading and shipping center for livestock and farm goods produced here in Marshall County. Today, it's known as the home to the World Headquarters of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' & Exhibitors' Association and also as the host of one of Tennessee's most unique festivals: Goats, Music & More held each fall.

What county is Lewisburg, TN?

Lewisburg is a city in, and the county seat of Marshall County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 12,288 in 2020. Lewisburg is located in Middle Tennessee, fifty miles south of Nashville and fifty-two miles north of Huntsville, Alabama. Residents have access to the larger cities via nearby I-65.

Is Lewisburg, TN a nice place to live?

Lewisburg is a town in Tennessee with a population of 12,376. Lewisburg is in Marshall County. Living in Lewisburg offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Lewisburg and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lewisburg are above average.

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City of Lewisburg

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Niche

Saddle Creek Golf Club

Marshall County Community Theatre

Victory Fun Park Inc.

Marshall Medical Center

Anytime Fitness

Functional Fitness

Pure Life Wellness

Functional Fitness

A Touch of Heaven

Grinder's Switch Winery

Milltown Mini Golf

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