Lawrenceburg’s art deco Crockett Theatre was built in 1950, complete with a custom-laid terrazzo lobby floor, and is one of the few theatres from this era still operating in the United States. It is listed on the National Historic Registry and has been lovingly refurbished by the Crockett Theatre Board.

Groups such as The Singing Carter Family with Mother Maybelle and the Carter girls have graced its stage. Reel-to-reel features such as Gone with the Wind, Smokey and the Bandit, and Elvis movies have entertained full houses. Many a child growing up in Lawrenceburg fondly remembers being on stage at the Theatre for dance recitals, band competitions, and other community events. Today, the stage is named to honor the work of Emmy Award-winning actor Michael Jeter, a native of Lawrenceburg, TN. It is actively used for performances and conferences.

Come to historic downtown Lawrenceburg to enjoy your choice of arts and events, then browse the Square for antique shops, stores, and restaurants that you won’t find anywhere else!

Note: Both the Crockett Theatre and the Creative Arts Center may be reserved for special events and receptions.

Each year, the Creative Arts Center, the Theatre Board, and the Chamber of Commerce collaborate to arrange a series of special musical performances to please every palate! The lineup often includes the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and has featured the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, the Peasall Sisters, and many more talented performers. The Theatre was recently the site of a program honoring the work of Hollywood actor and Lawrenceburg native Michael Jeter.

Lawrenceburg has an active and talented Community Theatre Board that produces plays throughout the year, including a Christmas play.