Lawrenceburg, TN

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"Born on a mountain top in Tennessee; Greenest state in the Land of the Free; Raised in the woods so's he knew every tree; Kilt him a b'ar when he was only three. Davy, Davy Crockett, King of the wild frontier!" -- so goes the Ballad of Davy Crockett, by Tom Blackburn (lyrics) and George Burns (music) about Lawrenceburg's most famous and celebrated former resident, Davy Crockett.

Now that the wild western frontier has been tamed, residents of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee live a relatively normal modern lifestyle (aside from the occasional tractor pull). Located in Lawrence County, Lawrenceburg is home to about 14,000 people, a state park and a good old fashioned town square.

Moving to Lawrenceburg

Lawrenceburg, like most of the South, boasts a friendly atmosphere. Places to live in Lawrenceburg include modern apartments, townhomes, and duplexes, as well as old style colonial homes and country houses. Rental properties in Lawrenceburg include studio apartments for rent. The city also offers larger apartments, including two and three bedroom units.

Other rental options include duplexes for rent, as well as rental homes. You'll have your choice of location of the building and the amenities offered, such as fireplaces, swimming pools, balconies, patios, and other extra features.

Lawrenceburg is about a 90-minute drive from Nashville's vibrant, celebrated music scene. The town motto is "Where tradition meets progress," and they live it. Everywhere in Lawrenceburg is a combination of tributes to the past blended with modern conveniences.

Living in Lawrenceburg

The Town Square features quaint shops, a bakery, and antique store, and a statue of Davy Crockett himself. There is also a Mexican War Monument, and nearby you can visit the Old Jail Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as the Davy Crockett Theater, built in Art Deco style. It's generally easy to rent an apartment close to the bustling Town Square area.

Lawrenceburg's James David Vaughan is hailed as the creator of Southern Gospel music. It's also produced a fair share of notable actors, including Michael Jeter of The Green Mile and Fred Thompson of Law and Order - oh, and of the United States Senate.

Columbia State Community College has a satellite campus in Lawrenceburg. The Town Square often hosts Street Fairs and other community gatherings. The Vaughan Gospel Music Museum pays tribute to the heritage of Lawrenceburg, while the Amish Country Tours, tractor pulls, and David Crockett Theater and State Park offer entertainment venues. Almost any time is a good time to find apartments in Lawrenceburg.

Lawrenceburg enjoys all four seasons. Spring brings showers and flowers, summers are warm but not scorching, falls are colorful and brisk, and winters are cold but lack the crippling snowfall of the North. The area averages an abundant 58 inches of rain each year, and five and one-half inches of snow. July highs hover around 90 degrees, while January temps drop to around 27 degrees on a typical year.