Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
The city of Lawrenceburg is the county seat of Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States, The largest city on the state's southern border between Chattanooga and Memphis, it lies on the banks of Shoal Creek. The population was 11,633 at the 2020 United States Census. The city is named after War of 1812 American Navy officer James Lawrence.
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee | |
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Town square in Lawrenceburg with a statue of David Crockett in the center. | |
| Motto: "Where Tradition Meets Progress" | |
Location of Lawrenceburg in Lawrence County, Tennessee. | |
| Coordinates: 35°14′37″N 87°20′4″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lawrence |
| Founded | 1819 |
| Incorporated | 1825 |
| Named for | James Lawrence |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Council/Administrator |
| • Mayor | Blake Lay |
| • City Administrator | Chris Shaffer |
| • Chief of Police | Terry Beecham |
| • City Council | Council Members |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.66 sq mi (32.80 km2) |
| • Land | 12.66 sq mi (32.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,120+ feet 335+ meters ft (273 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 11,633 |
| • Density | 918.52/sq mi (354.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38464 |
| Area code | 931 |
| FIPS code | 47-41340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1290790 |
| Website | www |
Located around 80 miles (130 km) southwest of Nashville at the junction of U.S. Routes 43 and 64, Lawrenceburg is called the "Crossroads of Dixie."
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