By Clint Alley

If you are out and about downtown today, you may notice that a familiar face has a brighter smile.

Lawrenceburg’s 97-year-old full-body statue of David Crockett on the Public Square was recently restored by the Terra Mare Conservation company, using funds from a $15,000 grant from the Tennessee Historical Commission.

David Crockett was an early settler of the area, a pioneer of local government, and a founding father of the city of Lawrenceburg. He also launched his political career during his time in Lawrence County, and by the time he moved west in 1822, he was becoming a household name statewide.

Enjoy these photos of the new and improved Colonel Crockett.