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Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Introduction to Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, in Lawrence county, is 48 miles NW of Decatur, Alabama and 71 miles SW of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 10,796.

Lawrenceburg History

Lawrenceburg is the county seat of Lawrence County. The area was formerly known as ‘Chicasa’ or Chickasaw. It was first visited by Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his men in 1540. The Cherokees sold the area to the USA in 1806. David Crockett came to the area in the early 1800s and founded a powder mill that later came to be known as the David Crockett State Park. The city was named in honor of Captain James Lawrence, who was a naval commander.

Lawrenceburg and nearby Attractions

  • Alabama Music Hall of Fame
  • David Crockett State Park
  • Children's Museum of the Shoals
  • Henry Horton State Park
  • Mousetail Landing State Park
  • Cherokee David Crockett Museum and Cultural Center

Things To Do In Lawrenceburg

Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Lawrenceburg Golf and Country Club. Popular shopping destinations in the area include the Lawrenceburg Plaza Shopping Center and the Fort Crockett Village Shopping Center. The Royal Heights Baptist Church, Springer Road Church of Christ, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Pulaski Street Church of Christ are the local houses of worship. The Lawrence County Public Area offers a wide variety of reading materials. The city hosts the Heritage Festival every November and the Middle Tennessee Fair every September.

Lawrenceburg Transportation

Nashville International is the closest international airport.

Lawrenceburg Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at the University of North Alabama, Columbia State Community College and Tennessee State University.

High Points

Lawrenceburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Lawrenceburg Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Lawrenceburg Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 14%Lawrenceburg Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Lawrenceburg Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Lawrenceburg, TN

Comparing Lawrenceburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity56
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better24
College Educated Adults25
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work69
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11
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