After Dark

Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Lawrence County's county seat. A small town with big history — home of Davy Crockett, a thriving Amish community, and people who still wave from their front porch. Pop. 11,633 (2020 Census).

The sun's down. Wendell's up. Let's find the good stuff.

Wendell's watching over Lawrenceburg tonight.

Renters Guide

Moving to Lawrenceburg? Here's everything you need to set up your new place.

Utilities

Service Provider Phone Notes
Electric Lawrenceburg Utility Systems (LUS) (931) 762-7161 TVA power. One-stop shop — same provider handles electric, water, and gas. Office at 25 Public Square.
Water / Sewer Lawrenceburg Utility Systems (LUS) (931) 762-7161 City water inside Lawrenceburg. Outside city limits, check your rural utility district.
Gas Lawrenceburg Utility Systems (LUS) (931) 762-7161 Natural gas available in city. Not all homes have gas — check with your landlord.
Trash City of Lawrenceburg Sanitation (931) 766-0900 Curbside pickup by ward, Mon–Fri. City provides trash cans. Brush and bagged leaves picked up too.

Internet Providers

Provider Type Starting Price Notes
Spectrum Cable ~$30/mo Most widely available in town. No contracts. Covers ~60% of Lawrenceburg.
Cloud 9 Fiber Fiber ~$60/mo Fastest speeds where available (up to 2.5 Gbps). Expanding coverage — check your address.
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G / LTE ~$50/mo No installation needed. Covers ~63% of area. Speeds vary by location.
AT&T Internet Air 5G Fixed Wireless ~$60/mo Up to 300 Mbps. Covers ~59% of Lawrenceburg. Check address for availability.
Starlink Satellite ~$80/mo Best for rural areas outside city limits. Equipment fee ~$599. Available everywhere.

Schools

School Grades Notes
Lawrence County Schools K-12 Main district. Zoned by address. 700 Mahr Ave. (931) 762-3581 or lcss.us
Lawrence County High School 9-12 Largest high school in the county. Strong CTE programs.
Loretto High School 9-12 South Lawrence County. Smaller school community.
Summertown High School 9-12 East Lawrence County.
Columbia State — Lawrence County Campus College Satellite campus in Lawrenceburg. Associate degrees and workforce programs. (931) 762-6681

Grocery Stores

Store Location Notes
Kroger 2100 N Locust Ave Full-service grocery with pharmacy, deli, and fuel points. Pickup available. Mid-range prices.
Walmart Supercenter 2120 N Locust Ave Grocery, pharmacy, and everything else. Lowest prices in town. Open late.
Save-A-Lot 1907 N Locust Ave Budget-friendly. No-frills store with good prices on basics and meat.

Hardware Stores

Store Location Notes
Lowe's 2150 N Locust Ave Big box. Appliances, lumber, tools, garden center. Good for large projects.
True Value Hardware & General Store 810 N Locust Ave Local hardware and general store. On the main strip. Good for everyday supplies and hard-to-find parts.
David's Ace Hardware 110 Hampton Way Locally owned. Good for quick parts, filters, plumbing supplies, and advice from people who know what they're doing.
Tractor Supply Co. 2220 N Locust Ave Farm and ranch supplies, fencing, pet feed, power equipment. Great for rural properties.

Moving Tips

  • One call for utilities. Lawrenceburg Utility Systems handles electric, water, and gas — one stop at 25 Public Square or call (931) 762-7161.
  • Check if you're in city limits. Trash pickup is city-only. Outside city limits, you'll need a private hauler like Home Town Haulers.
  • Renters insurance is usually required. Most landlords require at least $300,000 in liability coverage. Budget $15-25/mo.
  • Everything is on N Locust Ave. Kroger, Walmart, Lowe's, Tractor Supply — it's all on the same strip. That's your main commercial corridor.
  • It's a small town. Lawrenceburg has about 11,600 people. You'll learn the shortcuts fast and start seeing familiar faces at Kroger within a week.
  • Explore the Amish community. Ethridge, just north of town, has one of the largest Old Order Amish communities in the South. Horse-drawn buggies on the road are normal — slow down and share the road.

Bars & Late Night Lawrenceburg

It's a small town, but it knows how to have a good time. Here's where Lawrenceburg goes after dark.

The Main Event

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Strikers

Steakhouse and bowling alley — and somehow both are amazing. Steaks are legit, the lanes are fun, and the whole vibe is Lawrenceburg at its best. This is where you go. If you're new in town and you haven't been to Strikers yet, fix that this weekend.

Pro tip: Go for the steak. Stay for the bowling. Or the other way around. Either way you win.

Bars & Watering Holes

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Society American Nosherie

Right on the square. Sports bar with two stages, live music three nights a week, craft beer, and cocktails. Lawrenceburg's best night out without leaving town.

2 Public Square • societynosherie.com
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Neon Rooster

Cold beer, good times, no fuss. A local hangout on Depot St where everybody knows everybody — or will by the end of the night.

125 Depot St • Facebook
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Good Times Bar

Out on Mattoxtown Rd — a true country dive. Coldest beer in the county, pool table, and the kind of crowd that makes you feel at home on your first visit.

356 Mattoxtown Rd • Facebook

Late Night Food

NameLocationHoursNotes
Waffle House N Locust Ave 24/7 Always open. The universal answer at 2am. Same scattered-smothered-covered you know and love.
McDonald's N Locust Ave Varies (some 24hr) Drive-through stays open late. Check app for exact hours.
Taco Bell N Locust Ave Until ~1am Late-night drive-through. You know the deal.
Sonic N Locust Ave Until ~11pm Not the latest option, but good for after-movie food. Shakes are always the move.

Things to Do After 9pm

  • Strikers. We said it already. Steak dinner and bowling. You can easily make a full night of it without leaving the building.
  • David Crockett State Park at night. If you're a camper, the park has 107 campsites. A campfire under the stars in a 1,094-acre park is hard to beat. (931) 762-9408 for reservations.
  • Natchez Trace Parkway after dark. No streetlights, no billboards, no rush. Just a dark, quiet, historic road and more stars than you've seen in years. Bring someone.
  • Florence, AL for a bigger night. 45 minutes south. Real restaurants, bars along the river, and live music. The closest thing to a city night without driving to Nashville.
  • Late-night Walmart. N Locust Ave. In a town of 11,600, the late-night Walmart run is basically a social event. You'll see people you know. That's the charm.

Homeowners Guide

Own a home in Lawrenceburg? Here are the local resources and contractors you need.

Roofing

7H Roofing & Construction

5.0 stars with 128 reviews. Locally owned since 2018. A+ BBB. 10-year installation warranty. Residential and commercial.

Phone: (931) 201-2130 • 7hroofingandconstruction.com

Rick's Construction & Roofing

A+ BBB. 32+ years in business. Full construction services including roofing, additions, and painting. Lawrenceburg-based.

Phone: (931) 762-9119 • ricksconstructionandroofing.com

M & S Roofing & Construction

4.9 stars with 69 reviews. Local Lawrenceburg company. Known for professionalism and timely service.

Phone: (931) 762-7136

HVAC

Arctic Air Heating, A/C & Plumbing

4.9 stars with 742 reviews. Family-owned, 30+ years. Lawrenceburg-based. Also does plumbing.

Phone: (931) 964-4900 • arctic-air.com

McDonald's HVAC

5.0 stars with 415 reviews. Local Lawrenceburg company. Quick response times, competitive rates.

Phone: (931) 852-4026 • mcdonaldshvac.com

Wamble Heating & Cooling

Family-owned, 20+ years. Certified Rheem Pro Partner. Services all brands. Based in Pulaski, serves Lawrenceburg.

Phone: (931) 424-8826 • wamblehvac.com

Plumbing

Kindred Plumbing

5.0 stars with 293 reviews. Summertown-based, serves Lawrenceburg. 15+ years experience. Emergency services.

Phone: (931) 477-5660 • kindredplumbing.com

Arctic Air (Plumbing)

4.9 stars with 742 reviews. Same great company — does HVAC and plumbing. 30+ years, family-owned.

Phone: (931) 964-4900 • arctic-air.com

River Plumbing & Drain Service

5.0 stars on Angi. Local Lawrenceburg plumber. Commercial and residential. Known for fair pricing.

Phone: (931) 242-3461

Electrical

AC/DC Electrical Services

Serves Lawrence, Giles, Wayne, and Maury Counties. Residential wiring, lighting, panel upgrades, and repairs.

Phone: (931) 271-9603 • acdcelectricalservicestn.com

Fuller HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical

4.7 stars. A+ BBB. 34+ years experience. Licensed electricians for panels, wiring, and electrical problems.

Phone: (256) 381-7195 • fullerhvac.com

Landscaping

GreenScapes Lawn & Landscape

Lawrenceburg-based. Design, maintenance, irrigation, mulch, and low voltage lighting. Commercial and residential.

Phone: (931) 629-0597

TLC Lawn Care & Landscaping

Local Lawrenceburg company. Mowing, edging, hedge trimming, mulch, small tree removal, and clean-ups.

Phone: (931) 242-9171

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Homeowner Tips

  • Check your roof after storms. Lawrence County gets hail and high winds. File insurance claims promptly — most policies have a 1-year window.
  • Know your property taxes. Lawrence County has some of the lowest property tax rates in Middle Tennessee. Pay at the Lawrence County Trustee office.
  • Permits are required for most structural work, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Contact Lawrenceburg City Hall at (931) 762-4459.
  • Termites are common. Get an annual inspection. Budget $250-$400/year for a treatment bond.
  • Well water is common outside city limits. If you're on a well, get it tested annually and budget for pump maintenance. City water is through LUS.
  • Septic vs sewer. Homes in city limits are usually on city sewer. Outside city limits, expect a septic system — pump every 3-5 years.

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Emergency Contractors

Save these numbers before you need them. 3am is not the time to search Google.

⚠️ Gas leak? Call Lawrenceburg Utility Systems at (931) 762-7161 — they handle gas, electric, and water all in one. Get outside first, then call.

Emergency Plumbing — 24/7

Arctic Air Heating, A/C & Plumbing

4.9 stars, 742 reviews, 30+ years. Lawrenceburg-based. Does both HVAC and plumbing. Your best local first call.

Phone: (931) 964-4900

Kindred Plumbing

5.0 stars, 293 reviews. Summertown-based, serves Lawrenceburg. Emergency services available.

Phone: (931) 477-5660

Roto-Rooter

National dispatch. Always answers, always sends someone. When local options don't pick up at 2am, Roto-Rooter will.

Phone: (800) 768-6911

Emergency HVAC — After Hours

Arctic Air Heating, A/C & Plumbing

Same company, HVAC side. 30+ years, family-owned, Lawrenceburg-based. Call for after-hours service.

Phone: (931) 964-4900

McDonald's HVAC

5.0 stars, 415 reviews. Local Lawrenceburg company. Quick response, competitive rates.

Phone: (931) 852-4026

Wamble Heating & Cooling

Family-owned, 20+ years, Rheem Pro Partner. Based in Pulaski, serves Lawrenceburg area.

Phone: (931) 424-8826 • wamblehvac.com

Emergency Electrical

AC/DC Electrical Services

Serves Lawrence, Giles, Wayne, and Maury Counties. Residential wiring, panel issues, and electrical emergencies.

Phone: (931) 271-9603

Fuller HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical

A+ BBB, 34+ years. Licensed electricians. Call for after-hours availability.

Phone: (256) 381-7195 • fullerhvac.com

Storm Damage & Water Intrusion

7H Roofing & Construction

5.0 stars, 128 reviews. Locally owned. 10-year warranty. Emergency tarping and storm response.

Phone: (931) 201-2130

Rick's Construction & Roofing

A+ BBB, 32+ years. Full construction including emergency roof repair. Lawrenceburg-based.

Phone: (931) 762-9119

Utility Emergencies

UtilityProviderPhoneWhat to Do
Gas / Electric / Water Lawrenceburg Utility Systems (LUS) (931) 762-7161 LUS handles all three. One call does it. For gas leaks: get outside first, then call.
Power Out (Rural) Duck River Electric / Middle TN Electric Check your bill for provider Outside city limits, your electric co-op may be different from LUS. Know your provider.

Know Your Town

The essential services, local landmarks, and things that make Lawrenceburg feel like home.

Essential Services

Service Name Address Phone
Hospital Southern TN Regional Health System 1607 S Locust Ave (931) 762-6571
Library Lawrence County Public Library 519 E Gaines St (931) 762-4626
Post Office USPS Lawrenceburg Lawrenceburg, TN (931) 762-4496

Government & City Services

Office Website Phone Good For
City of Lawrenceburg lawrenceburgtn.gov (931) 762-4459 General city info, codes, zoning, permits
Lawrence County Government lawrencecountytn.gov (931) 762-7700 Property taxes, deeds, county courts
Lawrenceburg Utility Systems lburgus.com (931) 762-7161 Electric, water, gas — all in one

Parks & Recreation

Park Address Highlights
David Crockett State Park 1400 W Gaines St 1,094 acres. Swimming pool, Lindsey Lake, camping (107 sites), trails, Crockett museum, restaurant
Veterans Park N Military Ave area Walking trail, playground, pavilion, veterans memorials
Rotary Park Lawrenceburg, TN Playground and picnic facilities
Lawrenceburg City Park Mahr Ave area Ball fields, playground, recreation complex

Outdoor Recreation

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David Crockett State Park

The crown jewel. 1,094 acres with camping, fishing, swimming, trails, and a museum dedicated to Davy Crockett. Right in town. (931) 762-9408

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Natchez Trace Parkway

Historic scenic drive runs through the western edge of Lawrence County. Great for cycling, hiking, and Sunday drives.

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Laurel Hill Lake

Fishing, hunting, and hiking. Managed by TWRA. Peaceful spot outside of town.

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Shoal Creek

Popular for kayaking and fishing. A local favorite for getting on the water without driving far.

What Makes Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg

  • Davy Crockett. The King of the Wild Frontier lived here. David Crockett State Park sits right in town — 1,094 acres with a museum, camping, fishing, and trails. It's the town's anchor.
  • The Amish community in Ethridge. Just north of Lawrenceburg, Ethridge is home to one of the largest Old Order Amish communities in the South. You can drive through and buy handmade furniture, baked goods, produce, and quilts directly from Amish farms. Horse-drawn buggies on the road are an everyday thing — slow down and share the road.
  • The Square. Downtown Lawrenceburg centers around the Public Square with the Lawrence County Courthouse. Local shops, restaurants, and the kind of downtown that still has character.
  • Natchez Trace Parkway. This scenic national parkway runs through the western edge of the county. Perfect for a drive, a bike ride, or a history lesson.
  • Small town, real community. Lawrenceburg has about 11,600 people. Everybody knows somebody who knows you. That's not a bug — that's the feature.
  • Cost of living. Lawrence County has some of the lowest property taxes and living costs in Middle Tennessee. Your dollar goes further here than in Columbia or Spring Hill.
  • The drive. Lawrenceburg is about an hour south of Nashville, 30 minutes south of Columbia, and 45 minutes north of Florence, Alabama. It's not next door to anything — and most people here like it that way.

Nightlife & Hidden Gems

The Lawrenceburg most people don't know about — unless they live here.

The One Place You Have to Go

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Strikers

A steakhouse. And a bowling alley. And somehow both are outstanding. This is Lawrenceburg's crown jewel after dark. Great steaks, fun lanes, and the kind of place that turns a boring Tuesday into a real night out. If someone asks "what is there to do in Lawrenceburg?" — this is the answer.

Date Night in Lawrenceburg

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Strikers — Date Night Edition

Steak dinner followed by bowling. It's original, it's fun, and it's way better than driving an hour to Nashville for the same thing you could've had here. Dress up or don't — nobody cares.

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Campfire at David Crockett State Park

107 campsites, Lindsey Lake, and the kind of quiet you only find in a 1,094-acre park. A campfire date night under the stars is hard to top. (931) 762-9408 for reservations.

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Florence, AL for a Bigger Night

45 minutes south. Real restaurants along the Tennessee River, a proper downtown, and a live music scene that punches above its weight. Worth the drive for an anniversary or a Saturday splurge.

Hidden Gems — Locals Only

  • Natchez Trace Parkway at night. No streetlights, no billboards, no speed to keep. Just a dark, winding, historic road and more stars than you've seen in years. The best free evening activity in Lawrence County.
  • David Crockett State Park after dark. You don't have to camp. Just drive in and walk the trails by Lindsey Lake at dusk. It's peaceful in a way that's hard to describe until you're standing there.
  • Ethridge Amish country — early morning. Not nightlife, but worth the 6am start. Drive the back roads at sunrise, buy fresh bread and produce from roadside stands before anyone else gets there. A completely different world 10 minutes from town.
  • Shoal Creek on a full moon. Kayakers and fishermen know this one. The creek is beautiful by day, but a full moon paddle is something else entirely. Bring a headlamp for safety.
  • The Square on a weeknight. No crowds, no agenda. Just the courthouse lit up, a few locals out walking, and the real Lawrenceburg. Small towns are best when they're being themselves.
  • Florence for the music. The Shoals (Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia) produced some of the most important music in American history — Muscle Shoals Sound, FAME Studios. Live music on the river is a 45-minute drive from your front door.