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The Life of Captain Deavenport
Captain Thomas D. Deavenport of Lawrence County had an illustrious career of public service that was cut tragically short by his personal demons. Deavenport was born on September 18, 1837. He began life working on his father’s Lawrence County farm. … Continue reading
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The Blizzard of ’93 Strikes Lawrence County
Thirty years ago today–March 12, 1993–it began to snow in Lawrence County and across most of the eastern United States. When the day ended on March 14, hurricane-force winds had dumped record amounts of snow across the country. The Blizzard … Continue reading
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Remembering David Crockett
William Simonton was a boy when David Crockett built his gristmill operation on Shoal Creek, at the falls which now bear his name in David Crockett State Park. In 1880, as a 74-year-old man, Simonton recounted some of his memories … Continue reading
LawCo Fact or Fiction: The President’s Revenge
Who doesn’t love a tall tale? Over the next few weeks, I will examine some Lawrence County lore. After I present the facts, I will give each legend a rating of True, Mostly True, Mixture, Mostly False or False. Local … Continue reading
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Thanks, Daddy Mick
By Clint Alley “You don’t have to sugarcoat it. My great-granddaddy was a carpetbagger.” The voice on the other end of the phone burst into a jovial peal of laughter, easing my discomfort and making me laugh, too. I was … Continue reading
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Answering Reader Questions: The Origins of the Middle Tennessee District Fair
Melba Scott recently asked: What year or years was the county fair located in Leoma on either Fair Street or Avenue? That’s a great question, Melba! The Middle Tennessee District Fair is Lawrence County’s biggest annual event. And while COVID-19 … Continue reading
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Answering Reader Questions: Some Dam History
Spencer Hand recently asked us: When was the dam built, when was it decommissioned, and why is it still there? Excellent question, Spencer! The Lawrenceburg Hydroelectric dams are located on Shoal Creek, around 1.8 miles apart. The first dam, known … Continue reading
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“A Rumbling in the Heavens:” The Lawrenceburg UFO of 1846
Something happened in the the sky over Lawrenceburg, Tennessee on a clear afternoon in late October 1846. Nearly 175 years later, the story still piques curiosity and demands explanation. According to the Lawrenceburg Academist, the incident happened about midday on … Continue reading
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Davy is Restored
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 … Continue reading
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A New Sheriff In Town
When Sheriff-elect John Myers takes office, he will be the 56th sheriff in the 201-year history of the Lawrence County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Department, and the first Republican to hold that office in five decades. The longest-serving sheriff in Lawrence County … Continue reading
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Lawrence County History Trivia 