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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.

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.

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