Lewisburg Real Estate

Lewisburg, Tennessee. Lewisburg has a population of 10,369. Lewisburg has been an established area since the Revolutionary War. Veterans of the war gave out land grants, through the State of North Carolina to those who had served valiantly. After Marshall County was established, Lewisburg, which was named after frontiersman and explorer Meriweather Lewis, was named the county seat on fifty acres that were donated for civic service in 1837.

Lewisburg is famous throughout Tennessee because it is the home of not one, but three former governors of the state. Lewisburg is home to the Marshall County Historical Museum. Admission is free, and hours vary. You can even make appointments for private tours of this experience through history.

Lewisburg is ideally situated close to I-65 which goes straight to the heart of Nashville. This has allowed for great strides in industrial development in Lewisburg. Several national companies call Lewisburg home including Abeco Diecasting, Cosmolab, Walker Diecasting, Dole Refridgeration, Hyperion Seating Company, International Comfort Products, Mead Containers, Tennessee Pencils, and National Bridle Shop Inc. It is also the world headquarters for the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association.

The ability of the Middle Tennessee area to supply ample labor for industry is enhanced by an excellent rural road system and a moderate climate. These two factors allow the employer to draw labor from a wider geographic area. The labor force in this area is characterized by an eagerness to learn a willingness to work, and a high level of productivity. The productivity levels are quite impressive but not as impressive as those who work to make the numbers what they are.

The Lewisburg Recreation Center is the center for all of the local community activities. The Recreation center is a city park that has facilities available for nearly every physical activity you can imagine. Take a walk on the paved walking and exercise track. This track takes you through the beautifully landscaped park, and is one of the most popular activities for both young and old alike. The Rec Center boasts an Olympic size pool, a brand new sports complex with a full time activity coordinator, tennis courts, racquetball courts, a meeting hall, a newly built Exploration Station, where kids can explore the outdoors and a host of many other things, and a nine course golf course that is the home to some of the areas biggest charitable golf tournaments.

Other places of activity in Lewisburg are The Dixie Theatre, Henry Horton State Park, and the Saddle Creek Golf Club. The Dixie Theatre has been in Lewisburg since 1913. It was a movie theater until 1985 and in 1994 the theatre was bought by the Marshall County Community Theatre. It was renovated with a stage and close to 300 seats. Plays can be seen at the Dixie today. Saddle Creek Golf Club attracts golfers from near and far. The expensive club was built in the mid-90's.

The Henry Horton State Park is also located in Lewisburg. Set in the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee, 1,140-acre Henry Horton Park is located on the former estate of the late Henry H. Horton, 36th governor of Tennessee. This park, located on the shores of the historic Duck River, is best known for its resort inn, scenic golf course, and skeet and trap range. The park provides hours of recreational enjoyment for those in Middle Tennessee.

Lewisburg, Tennessee can be seen in the film "The Green Mile" starring Tom Hanks, Bonnie Hunt and Michael Clarke Duncan. It was filmed there in 1998.

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