South Central Tennessee Tourism Association - Lawrence County, TN

Lawrence County

Click here to visit Lawrence County's Chamber of Commerce

A simpler way of life is enjoyed by the Amish community in Lawrence County, Tennessee. In Lawrence County we have Southern Gospel Music, Amish Community, Davy Crockett State park with almost something for everyone.  Visit the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce located in a log cabin at 1609 N. Locust Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  Call 931-762-4911 or 877-388-4911.

Lawrence County has a rich tradition in music as the home of Southern Gospel Music and the location of a major Bluegrass Festival every year in Summertown, TN.

Want to tour authentic Amish Farms? Lawrence County takes pride in the large Amish Communities in Lawrence County. Many Amish offer goods for sale on their farms. The Amish preserve a peaceful and respectful way of life. Those of us that are not Amish respect our neighbors that are Amish. We would love for you to visit Lawrence County and tour Amish Country. If you tour Amish Country, please respect the Amish as they respect all others. There aren't many hard and fast rules but please don't enter their properties on Sunday, their Sabbath, and they do not like to have their pictures taken up close.

Looking for a little peace and quiet? Then take a look at Davy Crockett State Park. Crockett Park has camp grounds, hiking trails, a restaurant which offers some great country cooking and a lake for a peaceful boat tour.

Home of the David Crockett State Park. Visitors welcome to fish in our two state lakes, Laurel Hill Lake and V.F.W. Lake. We invite you to visit and vacation with us.

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SHAFFER FARMS CUSTOM MEATS
Highway 43 @ Vaughn Staggs Road, Summertown, TN 38483, 931-964-6328  or 931-964-Meat.  Highway 43 N. Summertown, TN - 2.2 miles south of Hwy 20 and 4.5 miles N. of Ethridge Meat Processing and Complete Meat Market. Selection of Amish Cheese, Jar Goods, Jerky, Specialty items , Country Hams, Fresh Sausage and Burger. Also Feature Real Texas Bar-B-Q. Located on Hwy 43 4/12 miles North of Ethridge, TN (Amish Country).

DAVID CROCKETT MONUMENT Located on Public Square in Lawrenceburg. This bronze life-size statue of David Crockett was erected in honor of Lawrence County's famous hunter, frontiersman, soldier, legislator and hero of the Alamo.

LAUREL HILL LAKE State lake located just off Hwy. 64 west between Lawrenceburg and Waynesboro. Has good bass, bream and catfish, picnic tables, rustic camping, boat dock and boat rentals. Open year round.

RALPH J. PASSARELLA TELEPHONE MUSEUM Located at S. Main St. In Loretto. See a part of our history in the telephone industry.

TENNESSEE VALLEY JAMBOREE Every 2nd and 4th Saturday night at Lawrenceburg City Administration Building. From 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Featuring Blue Grass, Country and Gospel.

OLD JAIL MUSEUM Located just 1 1/2 blocks west of the square in Lawrenceburg on Waterloo Street.

JAMES D. VAUGHAN MUSEUM The glorious history of Southern Gospel Music comes alive in the James D. Vaughan Museum in historicdowntown Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The museum honors the Father of Southern Gospel Music, James D. Vaughan, who sponsored the first professional southern gospel music quartet. The US Congress has declared Lawrenceburg as the birthplace of Southern Gospel Music. The museum is open six days a week and also by appointments. Tour & church groups are welcome. The museum is located on the public square in Lawrenceburg. For more information call 931-762-8991.

AMISH COMMUNITY Explore the Amish community in a horse-drawn wagon! Visit the South's largest "Old Order Amish Settlement" located around Ethridge. See farming done the old fashioned way with horse-drawn farm equipment, wagons, and buggies. Visit Amish farms where you can purchase their hand made crafts. We know you'll enjoy your visit.

HOLIDAY ACRES FARM Enjoy the beautiful fall weather at Holiday Acres Farm. Activities available include: a six-acre corn maze, hay rides, petting zoo, "Fun Town" children's play area, yard puzzles, hay maze, pumpkins, gourds, mums, fall decorations and gift shop. Open weekends October 1 through 31: Fridays 5 - 9 pm, Saturdays 10 am - 9 pm, and Sundays 1 - 5 pm. Admission: $6.00 per person, children 2 and under - free, groups of 20 or more - $5.00 per person. Also available by appointment for school field trips (weekdays), birthday parties, church and scout cookouts and camping. Please call ahead to schedule your event. Location: 346 Campbellsville Pike, Ethridge, TN 38456. Phone: 931-829-2660. Website: www.HolidayAcresFarm.com  Owners: Tom & Debbie Brown

AMISH COUNTRY MALL Located in the heart of Amish country. 4011 Hwy 43 N., Ethridge TN. 931-829-1621 / 931-629-4052. Home of the World Famous Amish Slaw Burger.  Stop in for breakfast or lunch and the best Darn Fried Bologna Sandwich in Middle TN.  Shop around the store for home made pies, peanut brittle, Amish Jams & Jellies, Amish made quilts and woodcrafts, antiques, collectibles, glassware, vintage metal signs, hickory bent rockers, porch swings, furniture and much more! Amish Country Wagon Tours and Maps available.  Bus tour guides. Large Group Catering available.  For more information on wagon rides or the lunch special call 931-829-1621.

SARAH'S PLANTS & PRODUCE 2205 Pulaski HWY., Lawrenceburg, TN 38464, 931-766-3670. Hours: 7-6 Mon-Sat,8-6 Sun. All types of fresh fruits & vegetables, shrubs, trees, bedding plants and tropical plants. Everything you need for your yard.

AMISH COUNTRY HORSE AND TACK Ride in a horse-drawn covered wagon or buggy and view Amish farm life. Amish goods available for purchase. Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5p.m. Highway 43 North in Ethridge. (931) 829-5055 or (931) 629-0764. Visit us on the web at www.amishcountryhorseandtack.com.

BLUEBERRIES ON THE BUFFALO FARM Pick-Your-Own Blueberries, Fresh Seasonal Produce and Herbs, Specialty Hand-Made Craft Items, Feed the Fish in Stocked Farm Ponds; Mid-May through Mid-September. Dan & Debbie Eiser. 78 Cemetery Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464. (931)-964-4578. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .