Lawrenceburg Tennessee

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, Tennessee 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 outdoorsman.

More recently, Fred Thompson, a 2008 presidential candidate, actor, and attorney was raised in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee for most of his life. He attended public school and graduated from the Lawrence County High School. Other notable people born or raised in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee include David Weathers, currently a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds major league baseball team, and Michael Jeter, a Tony award winning actor with many Broadway, television, and movie credits to his name.

To the north of Lawrenceburg Tennessee sits The Old Order Amish community. The Amish in Tennessee migrated to the area around 1944 and was one of the first Tennessee Amish communities. It's still in existence today. The horse-draw buggies they use to get back and forth are a common sight throughout the city on any given day. There is also an Amish Welcome Center that was established north of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee where they offer a variety of goods and services including daily tours via horse-drawn covered wagon that allow you to take a first hand look at Amish farm life. This is a favorite tourist stop for many of our out of town visitors.

Lawrenceburg is the birthplace of Southern Gospel music and was the hometown of James Vaughan, the father of Southern Gospel! The famous Vaughan School of Music was established in Lawrenceburg, and the Vaughan Museum is a popular attraction on the Square.

Packed with antique malls and many specialty shops, the historic downtown square in Lawrenceburg Tennessee still has that old-time fill but with modern day convenience. Ledbetter's Drugstore still has the look and feel of an old time apothecary. You can even slide up to their lunch counter for a snack or a couple a scoops of ice cream if you like.