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| Lawrence County is becoming a distinguished retirement destination. Hundreds of retirees have chosen to call Lawrence County home since 2007. Who could blame them for choosing a cost effective, southern climate, perfect location for a place to call home? |
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
• Selected as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns for the 2nd time by Gerald W. Sweitzer and Kathy M. Fields, authors of the book The 50 Best Small Southern Towns.
• Selected by Outdoor Living as one of the top fishing and hunting destinations in the country.
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LOCATION
Lawrence County is located in the Southern Middle Tennessee Valley. Only an hour away from the music capital of the world (Nashville) and approximately 30 miles from the Tennessee River in Florence, Alabama, Lawrence County is in an ideal location. Other exciting areas such as Huntsville and Birmingham, Ala, along with Knoxville, Memphis, and Chattanooga, TN are within just a few hours driving distance. Excellent Interstates and major highways running throughout Tennessee allow for ease of travel to reach any destination you may desire.
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COST OF LIVING/ TAXES
The cost of living in Tennessee is 10% below the national average. Tennessee has no state income or property tax.
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EXCELLENT MEDICAL CARE
Lawrence County's Crockett Hospital has specialty physicians representing every field of medicine, doctors and a friendly staff willing to meet the needs of people.
Regional Hospitals
• Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia,TN
• Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, AL
• Williamson Medical Center in Cool Springs, TN
• Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN
• St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN
• Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN
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EVENTS
• Heritage Festival
• Cavalcade of Antique Cars
• Summertown Bluegrass Reunion (semi-annual)
• Tennessee State BBQ Championship & Amateur Tailgate Cook-off
• Middle Tennessee District Fair
• David Crockett Days
• Crossroads of Dixie Antique Tractor & Engine Show
• James D Vaughn Festival
• Sacred Heart Loretto Annual 4th of July Picnic
• Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display
• Oktoberfest
• Mt. Zion Sugar Creek Festival
• Christmas In The Country
• Trees of Christmas
• Christmas Pops
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PERFORMANCES
• The Crockett Theater holds regular concerts throughout the year with many special events and performances.
• Crockett Arts Complex holds art displays throughout the year.
• Rotary Park hosts the annual BBQ cook off, the Middle TN District Fair, along with many other exciting activities.
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MUSEUMS
• James D. Vaughan Museum (Birthplace of Southern Gospel Music Shrine)
• Ralph J. Passarella Museum (Frontier Days Museum)
• Old Jail Museum (Jail built in 1893)
• The David Crockett Park Museum/Interpretive Center (Tribute to David Crockett)
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SPORTS & RECREATION
Lawrence County offers a wide array of outdoor activities whether its fishing, hunting, golf, or just a peaceful walk through our state park.
• David Crockett State Park is located in Lawrenceburg and offers camping, hiking, swimming, walking trails, a museum, restaurant and a 40 acre lake. Cabins will be available by July 2010.
• Laurel Hill Lake- 325 acre lake home to at least 10 species of freshwater fish. Camping and picnic areas provide a fun and relaxing atmosphere for family and friends.
• VFW Lake- Although smaller in size, the 22 acre lake offers the same experiences and fun filled atmosphere as that of its brethren.
• Shoal Creek- Shoal Creek is the destination for those looking for an exciting adventure as you canoe your way down the crystalline creek. Many stops along the way allow for swimming and picnicking while enjoying the beautiful Tennessee scenery.
• Three challenging but fun golf courses are located throughout the county. For those looking for championship style golf courses, many are located within 30-60 miles of Lawrence County.
• Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area is a 14,000 acre hunters' paradise. The area offers many wild game species such as: deer, turkey, hog, and quail.
• Not a hunter? Don't worry, you can come to enjoy the wonderful scenery of wildlife and the atmosphere of being in the wild. We are located an hour's drive from Nashville's professional and collegiate athletics teams such as the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, and Vanderbilt Commodores.
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SHOPPING & DINING
Our region is full of wonderful places to shop & dine. Local cuisines include Southern, Mexican, Chinese, and Steakhouse. Numerous fine dining options can be found 30 minutes away in Florence, Alabama or 1 hour away in Nashville or Huntsville, Alabama. Shopping abounds all over Lawrence County. Lawrence County is sometimes referred to as the Antique Capital of Tennessee. In addition to antiques, numerous clothing boutiques, discount stores, and retail shops are prevalent.
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SAFETY
Lawrence County's Crime Rate remains well below the national average.
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HOUSING
Planned retirement communities/resorts
• Whispering Pines
www.whisperingpinestn.com in Summertown TN
• Trace Properties
www.traceproperties.com Lawrenceburg Golf course homes/lots for sale
• Clax Branch Golf Community
in Loretto TN. Homes and lots for sale. www.claxbranch.com
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FACTS AND FIGURES
• Population: Lawrenceburg- 10,801 Lawrence County- 40,704
• Hospital Beds: 107
• Physicians: 34
• Average median sales price of a home: $70,000
• Tax structure: General Retail Sales- State (7%)
• Local (2.75%)
• Property Taxes Rates per $100- Lawrenceburg (15.4); Loretto (0.21); County (30.2)
Climate:
Average winter temperature.
38.6 degrees in January.
Average summer temperature.
78.2 degrees in July.
Annual rainfall: 56.73 inches.
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