After Dark

Lewisburg, Tennessee

Marshall County's county seat. Tennessee Walking Horse country, home of the fainting goat, and a small town that still runs on front porches and knowing your neighbors. Pop. ~12,200.

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

Wendell's watching over Lewisburg tonight.

Renters Guide

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

Utilities

ServiceProviderPhoneNotes
Electric Duck River Electric (DREMC) (931) 359-2536 Member-owned co-op. TVA power. Office at 991 S Ellington Pkwy.
Water / Sewer Lewisburg Water & Wastewater (931) 359-4016 City-run. Office at 505 N Ellington Pkwy. Draws from the Duck River.
Gas Lewisburg Gas Department (931) 359-4016 City-owned gas utility since 1950. Same office as water. Not all homes have gas.
Trash City of Lewisburg / Waste Management (931) 359-1544 Curbside pickup through the city. Recycling every other week.

Internet Providers

ProviderTypeStarting PriceNotes
Spectrum Cable ~$50/mo Most widely available (~90% coverage). No contracts. Up to 1 Gbps.
AT&T Internet DSL / Fiber ~$55/mo Covers ~66% of homes. Fiber at select addresses — check availability.
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G / LTE ~$50/mo No installation needed. Availability varies — check your address.
Starlink Satellite ~$120/mo Best for rural areas outside city limits. Equipment fee ~$599.

Schools

SchoolGradesNotes
Marshall County Schools K-12 Main district. ~5,452 students across 11 schools. 700 Jones Circle. (931) 359-1581
Marshall County High School 9-12 661 W Ellington Pkwy. ~804 students. (931) 359-1549
Columbia State — Lewisburg Campus College 980 S Ellington Pkwy. 50+ programs. (931) 359-0351

Grocery Stores

StoreLocationNotes
Kroger 301 S Ellington Pkwy Full-service grocery with pharmacy, deli, bakery, and fuel center. Pickup available.
Walmart Supercenter 1334 N Ellington Pkwy Grocery, pharmacy, and everything else. Lowest prices in town. Pickup and delivery.

Hardware Stores

StoreLocationNotes
Lewisburg Builders Supply / Ace 615 S Ellington Bypass Locally owned Ace affiliate. Good for parts, supplies, and advice. (931) 359-1558
Tractor Supply Co. 150 The Acres Farm and ranch supplies, fencing, pet feed, power equipment. (931) 359-6131

No Lowe's or Home Depot in Lewisburg. Nearest big box is in Shelbyville or Columbia (~20-30 min).

Moving Tips

  • Everything is on Ellington Pkwy. Kroger, Walmart, Tractor Supply, fast food — it's all on the same corridor running north-south through town.
  • Utilities are easy. Water, gas, and trash are all through the city at the same office (505 N Ellington Pkwy). Electric is DREMC — separate provider.
  • Renters insurance is usually required. Most landlords require at least $300,000 in liability coverage. Budget $15-25/mo.
  • It's a small town. Lewisburg has about 12,200 people. You'll learn the shortcuts fast and start seeing familiar faces at Kroger within a week.
  • Columbia is 20 minutes west. For anything Lewisburg doesn't have — Lowe's, more restaurants, hospital options — Columbia is your closest mid-size city.
  • Share the road with horses. This is Walking Horse country. You may see horse trailers, farm equipment, and the occasional rider. Slow down and be patient.

Bars & Late Night Lewisburg

It's a small town — but it knows how to have a quiet good time. Here's what's out there.

Bars & Watering Holes

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The Burg Draft House

Lewisburg's bar. 8 beers on tap, bottles, cans, pizza, and pretzels. Open until 1am Fri-Sat. The closest thing to a dedicated watering hole in town.

1505 Verona Caney Rd • Facebook
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La Fuente Mexican

The margaritas are the real draw. Happy hour, drink specials, and trivia nights. A solid option when you want a drink with dinner.

Lewisburg • lafuenterestaurants.com

Honest take: Lewisburg isn't a nightlife town. For more options, Columbia is 20 minutes west with Rebel Bar & Grill, Ember's Tavern, and more.

Late Night Food

NameLocationHoursNotes
Waffle House 712 N Ellington Pkwy 24/7 Always open. Your best bet for a late-night meal in Lewisburg.
McDonald's 141 N Ellington Pkwy Varies Drive-through stays open late. Check app for exact hours.
Taco Bell 440 N Ellington Pkwy Until ~midnight Late-night drive-through. You know the deal.
Wendy's 290 N Ellington Pike Varies Drive-through open late on weekends.

Things to Do After 9pm

  • The Burg until 1am. Fri-Sat. Grab a draft, play some music on the jukebox, and enjoy a proper small-town bar night.
  • Henry Horton State Park at night. 12 miles south in Chapel Hill. Campfire under the stars on the Duck River. 72 campsites, lodge, and cabins. (931) 364-2222
  • Columbia is 20 minutes west. Rebel Bar & Grill, Ember's Tavern, Backstreet Tavern — real bars and late-night options.
  • Shelbyville is 25 minutes east. A few more restaurant and bar options if you want a change of scenery.
  • Late-night Walmart. 1334 N Ellington Pkwy. In a town of 12,000, the late-night Walmart run is basically a social event.

Homeowners Guide

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

Roofing

Jay Spain Roofing

Local Lewisburg roofer since 2011. 20+ years experience. BBB accredited.

Phone: (931) 359-3675

Ray's Roofing of Tennessee

Family-owned, third-generation. 30+ years experience. 10-year workmanship warranty.

Phone: (615) 955-0695 • raysroofingoftn.com

Mr. GoodRoof

25+ years experience. Roof repair, replacement, and storm damage restoration.

Phone: (615) 348-8352 • mrgoodroof.com

HVAC

Holder Service Company

Locally based in Lewisburg. A/C, heating, and electrical. Bryant authorized dealer.

Phone: (931) 703-4622

Blalock Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

Long-established Lewisburg business. Full-service plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Residential, commercial, and industrial.

Phone: (931) 359-4871

Heritage Heating & Cooling

Residential and commercial HVAC service and installation. Serves Lewisburg area.

Phone: (615) 394-6000 • trustheritage.net

Plumbing

Blalock Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

The go-to local shop. Plumbing, electric, and HVAC all under one roof. 680 S Ellington Pkwy.

Phone: (931) 359-4871

Lewisburg Plumbing & Heating

Long-standing local plumbing and heating shop. 1621 Nashville Hwy.

Roto-Rooter

National chain with local service. 24/7 emergency plumbing and drain cleaning.

Phone: (931) 246-9406

Electrical

Blalock Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

Licensed electricians for residential, commercial, and industrial work. Same trusted local shop.

Phone: (931) 359-4871

Holder Service Company

Electrical services in addition to HVAC. Locally based in Lewisburg.

Phone: (931) 703-4622

Landscaping

Noble Landscaping & Construction

Family-owned, 15+ years. Full landscaping, retaining walls, decks, porches, and fences.

Turf Masters Lawn Care

Lawn weed control and fertilization. Free re-treatments if weeds return.

Phone: (888) 924-8873 • turfmasterslawncare.com

Mid-Tenn Tree & Lawn Service

Tree care, storm damage cleanup, and lawn service. 24-hour emergency. Free estimates.

Phone: (931) 607-5553 • midtntreeandlawn.com

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Homeowner Tips

  • Check your roof after storms. Marshall County gets hail and high winds. File insurance claims promptly — most policies have a 1-year window.
  • Know your property taxes. Marshall County has some of the lowest property tax rates in Middle Tennessee. Pay at the Marshall County Trustee office.
  • Permits are required for most structural work, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Contact City of Lewisburg at (931) 359-1544.
  • 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. City water is through Lewisburg Water & Wastewater.
  • 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 Lewisburg Gas Department at (931) 359-4016 — they're on-call 24/7. Get outside first, then call.

Emergency Plumbing — 24/7

Blalock Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

Long-established Lewisburg business. Plumbing, electric, and HVAC. Your best local first call.

Phone: (931) 359-4871

Roto-Rooter

National dispatch. Always answers, always sends someone. 24/7 emergency plumbing and drain cleaning.

Phone: (931) 246-9406

Emergency HVAC — After Hours

Holder Service Company

Locally based in Lewisburg. A/C, heating, and electrical. Call for after-hours availability.

Phone: (931) 703-4622

Blalock Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

Does HVAC too. Long-established local business. Worth a call for after-hours response.

Phone: (931) 359-4871

Emergency Electrical

Blalock Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

Licensed electricians. Residential, commercial, and industrial. Call for after-hours.

Phone: (931) 359-4871

Holder Service Company

Electrical services in addition to HVAC. Locally based.

Phone: (931) 703-4622

Utility Emergencies

UtilityProviderPhoneWhat to Do
Gas Leak Lewisburg Gas Dept (931) 359-4016 On-call 24/7. Get outside first, then call.
Power Out Duck River Electric (DREMC) (931) 359-2536 Report outage 24/7. Check their outage map online.
Water Emergency Lewisburg Water & Wastewater (931) 359-4016 Know where your main shutoff valve is. Then call.

Know Your Town

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

Essential Services

ServiceNameAddressPhone
Hospital Marshall Medical Center 1080 N Ellington Pkwy mauryregional.com
Urgent Care Fast Pace Health 641 E Commerce St (931) 359-4555
Library Marshall County Memorial Library 310 Old Farmington Rd (931) 359-3335
Post Office USPS Lewisburg 557 E Commerce St (931) 359-3232

Government & City Services

OfficeWebsitePhoneGood For
City of Lewisburg lewisburgtn.gov (931) 359-1544 General city info, codes, zoning, permits
Marshall County Government marshallcountytn.gov (931) 359-1279 Property taxes, deeds, county courts
Duck River Electric (DREMC) dremc.com (931) 359-2536 Electric service, outage reporting

Parks & Recreation

ParkHighlights
Lewisburg Recreation Center 70,000 sq ft on 81 acres. Pool, gym, basketball, tennis, fitness classes, golf, racquetball.
Rock Creek Park & Greenway Greenway trail, walking paths, Exploration Station playground. Home of the Goats, Music & More Festival.
Henry Horton State Park ~12 miles south in Chapel Hill. Duck River access, hiking, golf, disc golf, pool, fishing, camping, lodge.

Lewisburg Parks & Rec: lewisburgparksrecandfitness.com

What Makes Lewisburg, Lewisburg

  • Tennessee Walking Horse country. Lewisburg is the headquarters of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association (TWHBEA), founded here in 1935. More than half a million horses have been registered. This is ground zero for one of America's most iconic horse breeds.
  • The Fainting Goat Capital. Marshall County is the birthplace of the Tennessee Fainting Goat. First recorded here in the 1880s. The "fainting" is a harmless neuromuscular condition called myotonia. It's charming, it's weird, and it's 100% Lewisburg.
  • Goats, Music & More Festival. Annual October festival at Rock Creek Park. Goat shows, live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, and kids' activities. A beloved tradition since 2002.
  • The Duck River. Supplies Lewisburg's drinking water and is one of the most biodiverse rivers in North America. Great for kayaking, fishing, and getting on the water.
  • Small town, real community. About 12,200 people. Front porches, backyard gardens, and knowing your neighbors are the norm. The town square has a classic courthouse-centered downtown.
  • Cost of living. Marshall County has some of the lowest property taxes and living costs in Middle Tennessee. Your dollar goes further here.
  • The drive. Lewisburg is about an hour from Nashville, 20 minutes from Columbia, and 25 minutes from Shelbyville. It's not next door to anything — and that's part of the appeal.

Nightlife & Hidden Gems

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

Date Night in Lewisburg

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The Burg + Dinner

Grab dinner downtown, then head to The Burg for drafts. It's not fancy, but it's Lewisburg — and that's the point.

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Henry Horton State Park

12 miles south. Campfire on the Duck River, lodge dining room, or just a quiet walk at sunset. Hard to beat for a date that doesn't cost much.

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Columbia — 20 Min West

Historic downtown square, better restaurant options, Buck & Board for wine, and the Riverwalk at night. Worth the drive for a proper evening out.

Hidden Gems — Locals Only

  • Henry Horton State Park after dark. Campfire, stars, the Duck River. You don't have to camp — just drive in and walk. It's peaceful in a way that's hard to describe.
  • Rock Creek Park greenway at dusk. The walking trail is beautiful in the golden hour. Bring headphones or bring a friend.
  • The town square on a weeknight. No crowds, no agenda. Just the courthouse lit up and the real Lewisburg being itself. Small towns are best when they're quiet.
  • Goats, Music & More in October. If you live here and haven't been, you're not really living here yet. Rock Creek Park. Bring the family.
  • The Duck River at dawn. Not nightlife, but worth the early alarm. Kayak or fish before the world wakes up. One of the most biodiverse rivers in North America is right here.
  • Columbia for a bigger night. 20 minutes west. More bars, more restaurants, more options. Ember's Tavern stays open late and has live music.