Lanconia is located in Fayette County, in the Memphis metro area. The closest town is Somerville, named after Lt. Robert Somerville who was killed in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814. In Somerville you can fine West Tennessee Skydiving and the Tennessee Pewter Company, both should be on your must do list while in the area. Fayette County Public Schools serves the area children. Just 58 miles away, Memphis offers a wealth of entertainment, cultural events, commerce and recreation. Famous people from Somerville are Herb Parsons, considered to be the greatest exhibition shooter in history, and W. Herbert Brewster, considered one of the fathers of Gospel Music.