Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 - What Life Is Like Here!

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Welcome To Lawrenceburg TN!

Lawrenceburg, TN is about a two hour drive south southwest of Nashville, TN, "Music City".

History records we're the former home of Davy Crockett and that's a picture of his statue you can find on the official website of the city of Lawrenceburg. 

Yes, we're the home town of former Presidential Candidate - Fred Thompson. 

Lawrence County, TN of which Lawrenceburg is the county seat is being promoted as an ideal retirement community by the State of Tennessee's Retire Tennessee program.

It's another hour and a half northwest of Huntsville, AL though Nashville has a much stronger influence over this part of Tennessee. (Huntsville is much more important to you if you're living east of here in towns like Fayetteville, TN. Then Huntsville becomes your "hub".)

Lawrenceburg TN isn't quite a bedroom community for Nashville, but it's fairly common for folks just north of here in the village of Ethridge (our Amish Country) and on the Lawrence County Line in Summertown to commute to Brentwood and Cool Springs (south of Nashville on I-65). Some commute to factories in Smyrna (southeast of Nashville on I-24). This lens on Lawrenceburg will talk about some of the community economics of the area.

 

I work and pray for - among other things - for Lawrenceburg to transition from our factory based economy of the last generation to an economy more connected to the world at large so our people can make a way for themselves. Also, as broadband connectivity increases across our county, I believe this would be a fine place for teleworkers to live. and reap the benefits of smaller town life with the pay package and benefits of a larger city job. One of the distinctive features about Lawrence County (not the city) is the Amish community north of us in Ethridge, TN. Each Amish community is slightly different - ours tend to wear a form of blue denim I'd never seen before in the Lancaster, PA Amish settlement. Still this is a good introduction and will, indirectly, help you learn more about Lawrenceburg, TN and Lawrence County, TN

 



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Life In Lawrenceburg October 2008 

10/13/2008 "Breaking News"... Lawrence County TN just got approved to be part of the Appalachian Regional Commission. Does that mean we're hillbilly's now? There's not a mountain in sight... but somehow we're "Appalachia" now! Should we laugh or cry?

OK, so what's new here? Well, it's not Lawrenceburg exactly, but the next town down, Loretto and a town in Northern Alabama called St. Florian are observing Octoberfest! These communities are both of German descent and now is the time of year you can see German flags and such to celebrate the season. Just south of Loretto is Miss Annie's Beer Garden. It's a historic restaurant that recently reopened after a four year closure while the State of Tennessee was widening the highway.

First Presbyterian Preschool is off to another strong year!

Whether you're in Lawrenceburg or not, if you want some Free Online Small Business Advertising you can visit my website for a free business listing. This is ONLY for businesses selling products or services in a local market area.

Life in Lawrenceburg TN Update August 2008 

Whew are we beat and it's only the 12th!

Our church is getting ready for a conference called "Renewal From The Roots". It's a countywide even regional outreach to help any and all local churches that might want to participate. We're doing lots of grassroots, guerilla marketing type things to get the word out and get traffic to the website. We have to keep hitting it! If you're in the area, check out the site and we hope to see you there.

What's New In Lawrenceburg, Tn July 2008 

Ok, so what's new here in Lawrenceburg?

First of all, I am most thankful that I now have high speed internet service at home! I was confined to Dial Up. But thanks to Kevin Wright's service, I now have wireless high speed internet here outside the city limits. Thanks Kevin! (If you're moving to Lawrenceburg, contact me through this form and I'll get you in touch with Kevin!)

Let's see - Big City Deli, a great sandwich shop, has moved to the town Square. It's got more room than ever before and business seems to be moving. Stop in for a great sandwich. This move happened a few months back, but I only now decided how to update this page so... you're hearing about it now!

The Town Square is really booming. Some real estate developers are doing a good job. Plans are to bring in an Italian restaurant. But they've remodeled a building on the Square as a meeting center. They call it Providence Hall. Too new even for a Google listing! But it promises good things for the downtown.

The best news is that a new firm is moving to town - Precision Laser. This is a link to their Canadian facility. They're bringing one in to Lawrenceburg. They hope to be in production in September 2008 and ultimately employ 150 people in a precision manufacturing operation. I've uploaded an image from their site about some of the excellent products they create.

While we were gone out of town a week our All New Square Foot Gardening went wild and we came back to a jungle! I've never seen tomato plants like this! Huge! But still a jungle. I think some animal is sleeping in my crookneck squash to get cool - the neighbor's dog to be precise! Arghhh!!!

Also, got some information that Charter (our local cable provider here in town) has some awesome deals on Cable, Phone and Internet.

What's New In Lawrenceburg TN May 2008 

This month lots of people are visiting Amish country for the produce. Tomatoes are starting to ripen and so are the Black Raspberries (pictured). We bought 2 quarts - one to eat fresh on the way home and another for a Black Raspberry Cobbler Monday night! It makes me want to grow some of my own.

Speaking of growing our own, we've got a All New Square Foot Gardening going in the back yard... it's the absolute best way for people with no experience and not much time to have a garden. That means we've spent a few days this month at Home Depot getting some lumber and making the rounds of the nursery departments getting compost and other "Garden" stuff. It's been a great family activity though! If you hated gardening before (my wife and I did) you'll love this!

Best Things In Lawrenceburg TN 

I decided to start this because people would ask - especially if they're moving here.
  • Best Church - First Presbyterian Church (It's my church so my bias overrides any other factors...ok?)
  • Best Wi Fi Hot Spot - Dairy Queen on Highway 43 Lawrenceburg. Newly remodeled, smoke free, good food or frozen deserts, generally quiet.
  • Best Produce - I'll vote for Amish Country in Ethridge over the farmer's market because I like to drive around Amish Country. (You didn't think these suggestions would be rigidly scientific did you?)
  • Best Onion Rings - Kuntry Kitchen on Highway 43. These babies are "home made" fresh when you order them.
  • Best Bookstore - The Christian Book Store on the Public Square downtown. This one wins by default because I'm not aware of any other bookstores in town. If you're looking for pulp fiction though, you'll have to go to Wal-Mart.
  • Best Mexican Restaurant - Fiesta Mexicana on Hwy 43. Stop by and say "Ola" to Jesus.
  • Best Salad Bar - Brass Lantern on Pulaski Highway (Hwy 64). It's the only one I can think of right off the top of my head, but it's a really good one.
  • Best Breakfast - Taste of the Town on Hwy 64 is where I stop if I want an omelet. If I'm looking for a fast and quick biscuit, then I'm driving through Hardee's on Hwy 43.
  • Best Country Store - actually that goes to Yoder's Homestead Market on Hwy 20 between Summertown, TN and Hohenwald, TN.
  • Best Health Food Store - Nature's Nuggets on W. Gaines St (Hwy 64). They also own Westside Gym though I can't say I've ever pressed iron there. Lots of people like it though. Great people to do business with!
  • Best Deli Style Sandwich - Big City Deli on the Square. Excellent sandwiches, salads, wraps, and soups. Tastes absolutely "Big City" for a little town. As good as anything you'll find anywhere in my opinion!
  • Best High Speed Internet - since it's the ONLY high speed internet where I live, it has to be Kevin Wright's wireless internet service!
  • Best Video Store - I use Blockbuster mainly, but lots of my friends LOVE Netflix!!! (Yes, we get MAIL here in Lawrenceburg. Once or twice a month at least!

What's Available In Lawrenceburg TN 

Here are some folks who serve the Lawrenceburg, TN community. If you're working here or moving here, it's a good place to see if you're getting the most bang for your buck.
Lawrenceburg TN's "Community" Church First Presbyterian Church
OK, this Lawrenceburg TN Church is my church... First Presbyterian Church. I'm biased. I admit it!
DSL Connections In Lawrenceburg, TN
Interested in living or working as a telecommuter in Lawrenceburg? Here's a quick way to see what type of DSL connectivity is available to you here.

If you don't have an address in mind already to use the database, here's the address and phone of the City Administration Building to run a "for instance" check of availability.

City of Lawrenceburg Administration Building 232 W. Gaines Street Lawrenceburg TN 38464 931-762-4459
VoIP Calling In Lawrenceburg, TN
Anywhere there's broadband, there's the possiblity of setting up a broadband phone. Here are some VOIP options available in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Cell Phone Availability in Lawrenceburg, TN
Want to know about cellular phone plans here? Click through and type in "38464" and you'll see we have a huge variety of services available. Note: Be sure to click between the various services. And click on "more phones" to see ALL your phone options... there's an amazing variety available.
Toll Free Voice Mail in Lawrenceburg, TN
This is a link in case you're setting up a business here and need toll free voice mail. This service is just $2.00 per month plus 6.9 cents per minute. Best of all, they can either 1) route the call to you (no voice mail), 2) route the call to voice mail directly.

Once your call is captured in voice mail they can email you the notification AND the voice mail file AND text message your cell phone if you wish.
Yes, we have a SUPER WAL MART!
You can sometimes save money by shopping on line and finding special bargains though. So be sure to check this link for specials!

Here are some special Wal Mart links to help you save:

Limited Quantities! Clearance Savings at Walmart.com

Rollback Savings at Wal-Mart: Low Prices Just Got Lower

Wal-Mart Electronics: Prices Too Low to Show

Lawrenceburg TN in the NEWS and on the WEB! 

These are the handpicked links. I hope you like them.
GOP Hopeful Thompson Back in Hometown
LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. -- Fred Thompson returned to his hometown Saturday for his first Tennessee event since officially announcing his presidential candidacy earlier this month...
Visit Historic Lawrenceburg TN
In 1819, the City of Lawrenceburg became the county seat for Lawrence County, Tennessee. Frontiersman David David Crockett called Lawrence County home and has left an indelible mark on our community. The immigration of an Amish community north of town in 1944 has added another dimension to our culture.

Neat Things To Make Life Easier In Lawrenceburg! 

Best Preschool In Lawrenceburg, TN
I'm biased because this is my church. But if you need a pre-school for your children from age 3 to kindergarten, check out First Presbyterian Preschool. Or call them at 931-762-7507 and ask for "Miss Ruth".
Tickets To Your Favorite Shows & Sporting Events Near Lawrenceburg, TN
This link lets you find tickets to your favorite shows and sporting events near Lawrenceburg, TN. Nashville is a hotbed of activities: Predators Hockey, Titans Pro Football, Sounds Minor League Baseball, and Vanderbilt, UT, Alabama and Auburn Football and Basketball can keep you busy if that's your thing. (Orange body paint for UT fans extra.)
Ebay Spelling Tool Finds Ebay Bargains
You can use this anywhere. This Spelling Tool (or really a misspelling tool) lets you search Ebay for items which have been spelled incorrectly.

Because they are spelled incorrectly, they are less likely to be popular auctions. Less bidding means lower prices for you.

Happy bargain hunting!
Direct TV Availability In Lawrenceburg TN
Here's where you click to see about Direct TV satellite TV availability in Lawrenceburg.
Dish Network Availability In Lawrenceburg TN
Here's the link for Dish Network Satellite TV availability in Lawrenceburg TN

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Goober Says "Hey!" 

Did I tell you that George "Goober" Lindsey from "Mayberry" fame is a "regular" around town? Yep.

Say Hey!

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becca472000

I moved here the the mid west in 2007 and I love it here!! I have a good job and really enjoy the life that I have made here...I feel that there is no better place to live. I am extremely happy here

ReplyPosted February 18, 2009

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fledgling wrote...

Enjoyable lens!I live in Eastport Maine, a charming seacoast town, that sadly has been in decline, since the demise of the sardine industry years ago.I have always wanted to be in a warmer place! your town sounds pretty good! great job!

ReplyPosted June 14, 2008

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coollikeme wrote...

Nice lens.

ReplyPosted August 20, 2007

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ccchhhrrriiisss wrote

I enjoyed this great introduction to Lawrenceburg! I graduated from LCHS in the 1990s. My parents currently reside in the area (mom works at the Christian Book Store), and I recently returned from a visit. I'm now a newlywed college professor currently residing in Texas. This makes me miss "home!"

Reply Posted July 03, 2007

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Fred Thompson From Lawrenceburg TN Announces His Presidential Campaign 

You can see more about our "Home Boy" Fred here: Most Famous Attorney in Lawrenceburg - Lawrenceburg's Most Famous Lawyer

Fred Thompson for President

Fred Thompson for President grassroots ad.

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