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Lewisburg, Tennessee

Introduction to Lewisburg, Tennessee

Lewisburg, Tennessee, in Marshall county, is 35 miles SW of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and 49 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. The city’s population is approximately 10,413.

Lewisburg History

Lewisburg is the county seat of Marshall County. The city was named in honor of Meriwether Lewis, who was the first European descendent to explore the area. Revolutionary War veterans were the first to permanently settle in the area. The State of North Carolina gave them land grants for their services in the war. Marshall County was named in honor of a distinguished American judge, John Marshall. The county was established by an act of the Tennessee General Assembly in 1836. The city of Lewisburg was officially incorporated in 1837.

Lewisburg and nearby Attractions

  • Discovery Center at Murfree Springs
  • Tims Ford State Park
  • Henry Horton State Park
  • Stones River National Battlefield
  • James K. Polk House
  • Long Hunter State Park

Things To Do In Lewisburg

While in Lewisburg, one can visit one of many sites of historical importance, including the James K. Polk House and the Stones River National Battlefield. The Marshall County Plaza Shopping Center is a popular shopping destination. Churches in the area include the Saint James Baptist Church, the First Church of the Nazarene, the Church Street Church of Christ and the First Baptist Church of Fifth Avenue. The city celebrates the Goat, Music and More Festival every October.

Lewisburg Transportation

Nashville International is the nearest major airport.

Lewisburg Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Columbia State Community College, David Lipscomb University and Middle Tennessee State University.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Lewisburg, TN

Comparing Lewisburg 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
Racial Diversity910
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income36
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
Affordability of Property Taxes82
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime35

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