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30 arts & Culture

32 local Flavor

36 education

43 Community profile

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10 City within a CityProvidence will eventually feature 3,400 homes

14 what a BlessingMore than 40 churches exist here

18 small town doing Big BusinessMt. Juliet, TN business is booming

34 Come out and playRecreation opportunities abound in Mt. Juliet

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Welcome to Mt. Julietan intRoduction to the aRea’s PeoPle, Places and events

Merlots and sauvignonsRaise your glass for a toast … to A Toast to Tennessee Wine festival.

since 2003, the annual event takes place on a saturday in mid-May,

with about 15 wineries and more than 2,000 people in attendance.

Participants can sample and purchase state-produced wines, and the

event raises about $25,000 for programs sponsored by the Mt. Juliet/

West Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

The festival takes place at Nashville shores waterpark; visit

www.atoasttotennessee.com for more information.

The original spell Check

how do you spell community service?

R-o-T-A-R-y.

four Rotary clubs in Wilson County

team up each year to give out more

than 1,600 soft-cover dictionaries to

every third-grade student in the county,

including those in public and private

schools. students then immediately

participate in a 15-20 minute session

on how to use the dictionary, including

looking up words such as ‘service’

and ‘community’ for practice. each

third-grade teacher gets a dictionary

for the classroom as well.

The Rotary initiative is part of

dictionary Project, a nonprofit

organization based in south Carolina.

More than five million children have

received dictionaries nationwide.

visit www.thedictionaryproject.org

for more information.

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Go-Karts and Bumper Boatsif you are looking for an outing to entertain the entire

family, stop by Cedar Creek sports Center. it features two

18-hole putt-putt courses, go-karts, batting cages, bumper

boats, a golf driving range and more.

Cedar Creek, a family-owned business that opened in

1991, also has video games and a concession area. visit

www.cedarcreeksportscenter.com for more information.


Fast Factsn Wilson county was officially founded in 1799 and named for Revolutionary War hero david Wilson.

n nashville superspeedway in Wilson county hosts nascaR events each year.

n Mt. Juliet, tenn., and Mount Juliet estate in ireland are said to be the only two places in the world to bear the name Mount Juliet.

n Mt. Juliet high school is one of 250 high schools to have a Marine corps Junior Reserve officers training corps on campus.

n Mt. Juliet is known as the Purple Martin capital of tennessee thanks to thousands of purple martin birds that migrate here.

n the Mt. Juliet/West Wilson county senior citizens center offers activities such as overnight trips, sewing, painting, computer classes, line dancing, fitness and tai chi.

hit ‘em far and straighttop notch golfing is easily found at two area courses.Pine creek golf course on logue Road is an 18-hole,

par 72 public course with Bermuda fairways and bent-grass greens set on 2,156 acres. it also offers a log cabin-style clubhouse with seating for 150 along with two additional conference rooms.

Windtree golf club on nonaville Road has 18 scenic holes and beautiful views. the course has five par-5 holes and five par-3s, and measures 6,500 yards. it features Bermuda fairways and bent-grass greens along with a full clubhouse that includes the grille restaurant, a pro shop and banquet/meeting facilities.


Air to ThereThe plane truth about Mt. Juliet

is that it is conveniently located

near four airports that can

accommodate your travel needs.

Nashville international Airport is

within a 10-mile drive of Mt. Juliet,

and the airport is home to 20

airline carriers that include

southwest, delta, American,

United and Us Airways. Meanwhile,

Mt. Juliet is only 11 miles from

lebanon Municipal Airport, 18

miles from smyrna Rutherford

County Airport and 14 miles from

sumner County Regional Airport

in Gallatin.

Take you out to the Ball Gamethey take their little league seriously in Mt. Juliet. the city

is home to Mt. Juliet league inc., one of the largest little league baseball organizations in the state. it is a private company with a 12-page charter of rules and regulations. little league inc. oversees more than a dozen baseball and softball fields along with nearly 20 individual youth leagues. visit www.mjleague.org for more information.


population (2008 speCial Census)Mt. Juliet: 25,000

Wilson County: 106,000

loCationMt. Juliet is in Middle Tennessee,

17 miles east of Nashville.

BeginningsMt. Juliet was formed in 1835 and

was the last town incorporated in

Wilson County.

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Chamber of Commerce

46 W. Caldwell street

Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

Phone: (615) 758-3478

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Take the Train to Work

Music City star debuted

in 2006 as Tennessee’s first

commuter rail line, providing

stress-free, less expensive and

more environmentally friendly

transportation service. The

66-mile round-trip train stretches

from lebanon to Nashville’s

Riverfront Park, with additional

stations in donelson, hermitage,

Mt. Juliet and Martha.

daily fares range from $2

to $5 each way. The train has

11 double-decker cars that

transport passengers to

Nashville each morning and

return them to Wilson County

stations every evening. The Mt.

Juliet station is at 22 e. division

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dudley Smith expects that on average, a home will be purchased every two days in 2011 in the Providence

residential development.Smith is vice president of

Brentwood-based CPS Land, which is overseeing construction at Providence that will eventually feature 3,400 homes located off Interstate 40 at the Mt. Juliet Road exit (exit 226). More than 1,100 of those homes were already sold and occupied by the end of 2010.

“There are 10 builders currently doing work in Providence, constructing everything from starter homes to townhomes to custom homes,” Smith says. “Prices range from $180,000 to $450,000, and there are also 640 nice apartments on the Providence site, with another 120 apartments planned.”

active adultsThe most vibrant sales nowadays

at Providence are occurring in what is called the Del Webb section. Del Webb is an active adult community for people ages 55 and older, with amenities such as a 15-acre lake and a $20 million recreation/wellness center.

“Providence offers living for all different ages, and the Del Webb community is certainly one of the most popular areas,” Smith says. “There were

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providenCe Community is paCked with amenities

Providence features a shopping center, apartments, town homes, single family homes and a community for active seniors.


200 homes sold to Del Webb residents in 2010 alone.”

shopping is hoppingA key reason for the overall popularity

of the Providence community is that a Providence MarketPlace shopping mall is already part of the development. The 850,000-square-foot shopping destination allows Providence residents to literally walk from their homes to big box department stores, specialty stores, a grocery store, restaurants and a 14-screen movie theater.

“The reason that the marketplace is there is because the residences are there, and the reason that the

residences are there is because the marketplace is there,” says Mark Hinesley, president of the Mt. Juliet/West Wilson County Chamber of Commerce. “Neither would succeed without the other.”

school of thoughtProvidence is located at the southern

edge of Mt. Juliet and was originally conceived in the 1970s, but a sluggish economy in the 1980s and other factors kept pushing back the groundbreaking date. Finally, things got rolling in the mid-2000s with the planning of Providence MarketPlace, and the community has become so successful

that there are already plans to build a middle school. Providence is two miles from Rutland Elementary School.

“The development also has easy access to the interstate, Nashville International Airport, area lakes and the downtown Nashville central business district,” Smith says.

more pieces to addHe adds that there are plans to add

a police substation and fire hall to Providence, along with a veterinarian clinic and a medical sports training and wellness facility. There are also 270 acres set aside for a light industrial park, plus 52 acres of commercial land


that fronts the interstate.“This sounds cliché but I’ve been in

the development business a good number of years and this is the most exciting project I’ve ever been involved in,” Smith says. “There aren’t many places where you can live and walk to school, stores, restaurants and maybe even to work, but Providence is such a place.”

Providence MarketPlace is a 103-acre retail center that is adjacent to the Providence community.

With approximately 830,000 square feet of retail space, Providence MarketPlace is the largest open-air center in Middle Tennessee. Its design invokes a “Main Street” ambience through

extensive landscaping and decorative lighting.

Providence MarketPlace offers a diverse mix of stores such as Target, Belk, JC Penney, Kroger, Best Buy, TJ Maxx, Old Navy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Books A Million and many more.

The shopping center is also home to 18

restaurants, including Fulin Asian Cuisine, Olive Garden and Red Robin, just to name a few.

Providence MarketPlace is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Go to www.shopprovidencemarketplace .com for more info.

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Congregations range from large to small at churches in Mt. Juliet and West Wilson County, with Victory Baptist Church easily

being the largest. It recently celebrated its 10th anniversary and today has more than 2,000 families.

“A lot of churches first rent school buildings when starting out until they become large enough to construct their own facility, and that was the case with Victory Baptist,” says Mark Hinesley, president of the Mt. Juliet/West Wilson County Chamber of Commerce. “Victory spent their first 4 1/2 years in classrooms at Mt. Juliet High School, and for the past 5 1/2 years has been in its own 60,000-square-foot building

that stands on a prominent hill in Mt. Juliet.”Another large church is St. Stephen Catholic

Church, with nearly 1,500 families. Meanwhile, medium-sized congregations can be found at Cook’s United Methodist, Joy Church International and Life Assembly, and examples of smaller churches include Church Alive and Providence United Methodist.

Forty to Choose FromHinesley says a key reason why the quality

of life is so dynamic in Mt. Juliet and West Wilson County is that religion is important for many of the 30,000 residents, and there are about 40 different churches to choose from.

“If you are a newcomer to this community,

mt. Juliet is home to more than 40 ChurChes

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Find the right church For you

Victory Baptist Church 1777 Tate Ln.

St. Stephen Catholic Church14544 Lebanon Rd.

Cook’s United Methodist7919 Lebanon Rd.

Joy Church International1019 Parkview Dr.

Church Alive 101 Curd Rd.

Providence United Methodist 1035 North Mount Juliet Rd.

a stained glass window adds color to the sanctuary of cook’s united Methodist church. PhoTo By Jeff AdKiNs

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there is a church for you,” he says. “And a nice feature is that denominations such as Baptists, Catholics and Methodists often join together to support common causes.”

there’s room in the innOne such cause is a Room In The Inn

program, which provides free meals and a place to sleep for homeless individuals every Tuesday night during cold-weather months. Grace United Methodist Church and St. Stephen Catholic Church participate in this particular program.

“We switch off weekly with Grace United Methodist to host the homeless from the first Tuesday in November through the last Tuesday in March,” says Barb Couterier, office director at St. Stephen. “The homeless are screened at Nashville’s Room In The Inn shelter, then sent out to our churches every Tuesday for a warm dinner and safe place to stay overnight.”

helping the help CenterHinesley points out that a Ministers

Association has also formed in Mt. Juliet that brings together many church leaders who meet regularly and talk about religious issues. In addition, several local churches are also supporters of the Mt. Juliet Help Center, which offers free food and other emergency resources for families in need.

“Even the chamber gets involved in a small way, specifically by hosting an annual Prayer Breakfast on the first Thursday in May that coincides with the National Day of Prayer,” he says. “We’ve been hosting the event for 20 years and it’s open to the public to participate in breakfast and fellowship. Yes, there is plenty of religion to go around in our community, with faith and worship being the message at all 40 churches.”

From top: victory Baptist church, the help center offers resources for families in need

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Mt. Juliet businesses, from retail to manufacturing, are growing and bringing new opportunities to the area at an incredible rate. With 1,150 business owners setting up shop in

the “City Between the Lakes” and more coming in all the time, the area is loaded with potential for businesses small and large.

wilson County JedCBRelocating or building a business in Mt. Juliet? The Joint

Economic and Community Development Board of Wilson County cooperates with the city of Mt. Juliet and various government agencies to assist prospective business owners with economic development issues. It has been described as a “one-stop shop” for businesses to get what they need to locate in the area.

shopping in providence marketplaceRetail shopping has been an enormous business sector

for the Mt. Juliet area for the past decade, and continues to grow. Providence Marketplace is the most notable in the city’s shopping realm. The master-planned, 850,000-square-foot complex brings dozens of companies into Mt. Juliet. Major retailers include Kroger, Target, Best Buy, JCPenney, Old Navy and more.

The Paddocks counts Lowe’s and Walmart as the main tenants in its 1 million square feet of retail and dining space. New stores are being added to this complex, bringing jobs to the community.

manufacturing and industrial Companies in mt. Juliet

Several manufacturing and industrial companies have had success and experienced growth doing business in Mt. Juliet. Among the largest and most notable are JDC Coatings Inc., ESC Lab Sciences, S&S Industries and Campbell Hausfeld.

Founded in 1967, JDC Coatings Inc. is a leader in solution adhesives, providing service to clients in the automotive, medical and computer fields, to name just a few.

Chemical testing and organic analysis are handled by ESC Lab Sciences on Lebanon Road. This company conducts testing for clients from around the nation at its 80,000-square-foot facility.

S&S Industries has also been in Mt. Juliet for several decades, providing die-cut gasket parts for the appliance industry as well as metal building insulation and other services.

Campbell Hausfeld, a leader in the manufacture of air compressors, air tools, sprayers and more, also does business in Mt. Juliet.

highways, airports and railWith Nashville International Airport and the Music

City Star railroad connecting Mt. Juliet to Nashville, getting somewhere is a snap. The Nashville International Airport gives people easy access to Music City by way of Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 70.

The Music City Star railroad shuttles passengers between Mt. Juliet and Nashville, with multiple stops in between.

Business is Booming in mt. Juliet

Big BusinesssToRy By Chris russellPhoToGRAPhy By Brian mcCord

Small town Doing

the Music city star pulls into the Mt. Juliet train station.


Biz BriefsBusinesses – Both laRge and sMall – that helP define

Mt. Juliet’s stRong and Well-Balanced econoMic cliMate.

Jupiter Band instruments inC.Biz: Instrument distributorBuzz: Working to support music education and community, Jupiter Band Instruments Inc. is part of one the largest instrument producers in the world, KHS Musical Instruments Co., Ltd.Jupiter Band Instruments Inc. focuses on providing educational opportunities and quality instruments, such as Mapex drums, Majestic percussion and Jupiter woodwinds and brass.www.jupitermusic.com

ameriCan Jewelry Co.Biz: Jewelry storeBuzz: Located in Mt. Juliet for more than 35 years, American Jewelry Co. offers diamonds, sterling silver, chains, watches, class rings and custom created jewelry. A team of proessionals includes two jewelers that can design, carve and set stones on site and a staff member certified by the Gemological Institute of America that inspects each gem used in custom pieces.www.americanjewelryco.com

Fountain mediCal spa & BoutiQueBiz: Spa and boutiqueBuzz: Fountain Medical Spa & Boutique provides the Mt. Juliet community with spa services including laser treatments, chemical peels, permanent makeup and sunless tanning.In addition, customers can purchase skincare items, bath products, candles and other merchandise in Fountain Medical’s boutique.www.discoveryouthagain.com

Big Bad wolF smokehouse grillBiz: RestaurantBuzz: A casual family restaurant, Big Bad Wolf Smokehouse Grill features an expansive menu that includes barbeque, briskets, chicken, ribs, seafood and more. The restaurant is also home to Stage Left Catering, which caters events such as weddings, business luncheons, corporate functions and productions.www.bigbadwolfgrill.com

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51,168total number

of firms

source: u.s. Census QuickFacts


chamber reportMt. Juliet/West Wilson county chaMBeR initiates uPgRades

mark Hinesley says the Mt. Juliet/West Wilson Chamber of

Commerce doesn’t sponsor many events. Instead, the chamber’s president says the organization’s mission is more action-oriented, to help its membership.

“For example, major construction work on North Mt. Juliet Road has been occurring since mid-2009 and will continue until 2012, so you can imagine how that construction adversely affects the 100 businesses along that stretch of road,” Hinesley says. “So, the chamber partnered with the city to put huge signs at both ends of the construction. As you enter, the sign says ‘North Mt. Juliet Road Open for Business,’ and the sign as you leave reads ‘North Mt. Juliet Road Businesses Thank You for Your Business.’ It’s just a small way to further help our membership.”

website upgradesHinseley adds that the chamber also

made quite a few improvements to its www.mtjulietchamber.com website during July and August of 2010.

“We now have a community calendar for anyone to post events on the website for free,” he says. “If you’re having a yard sale, church bake sale, fall festival at an elementary school, fundraiser for the marching band or whatever, just call Anita Spicer at the chamber at (615) 758-3478. We’ll get it posted.”

enhanced Business listingsHinesley adds that the chamber now

displays videos that can be archived on the website, and a service called Enhanced Business Listings is now available to members for a small fee.

“Those listings allow a company or

individual to include a paragraph that details what goods or services their business offers, plus their company logo is also part of the listing,” he says.

Friday FlashHinesley adds that the chamber also

sends out a members-only e-mail each Friday called Friday Flash, which lists only two or three bulleted points of significance that members should probably know about.

“Friday Flash gives members a very quick read on important topics, instead of the members having to read through a long, tedious newsletter,” he says. “Our e-mails provide people with a relative, timely, efficient communication that takes only a minute to read and gives them information they need.”

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http://www.wilsonbank.com

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taxes

2.25%county sales tax

7%state sales tax

9.25%total sales tax

transportation

Music city star east corridor

commuter Rail Project

www.cityofmtjuliet.org

nashville international airport

1 Terminal drive, suite 501

Nashville, TN 37214

(615) 275-1675

www.nashintl.com

Wilson county228 e. Main st., Room 104 lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 444-1383 www.wilsoncountytn.com

inCome statistiCs

Median household

income (2009)

Mt. Juliet, $75,166

Median household

income (2009)

Wilson County, $61,179

Tennessee, $42,943

United states, $51,425

Median family income (2009)


Tennessee, $52,910


Per capita income (2009)

Mt. Juliet, $28,641

Per capita income (2009)


Tennessee, $23,557


Sources: U.S. Census Bureau,

U.S. Bureau of Economic

Analysis

eConomiC resourCes

Joint economic & community

development Board of

Wilson county

115 Castle heights Ave. N.

lebanon, TN 37087

(615) 443-1210

www.doingbiz.org

Middle tennessee industrial

development association

2108 Westwood Ave.

Nashville, TN 37212

(615) 269-5233

www.mtida.org

Mt. Juliet/West Wilson county chamber of commerce46 W. Caldwell st. Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 (615) 758-3478 www.mtjulietchamber.com

government oFFiCes

Mt. Juliet city hall2425 N. Mt. Juliet Road Mt. Juliet Tennessee 37122 (615) 754-2552 www.cityofmtjuliet.org

Business ClimateMt. Juliet’s convenient access to interstate and railway

transportation make the city an ideal spot for businesses and

industries that rely on tourism or the transportation industry

for shipping or receiving goods.

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health & Wellness

mt. Juliet, tn health-care facilities and hospitals have what it takes to handle everything from urgent health-care matters to long-term assistance.

doctors in the househealth-caRe facilities of Many kinds seRve Mt. Juliet

university medical centerPeople want to be assured that the hospital near

them is staffed with the best doctors and medical

personnel available. They get that at University

Medical Center in nearby lebanon, accredited by the

state of Tennessee as well as the Joint Commission

on Accreditation of healthcare organizations. The

facility boasts an impressive 245-bed facility with

270 physicians on staff serving all of Wilson County.

Big news came in 2009 when construction was

completed on a four-story, $26 million patient tower.

The 77,000-square-foot structure, with 60 new

private patient rooms, will provide state-of-the-art

service. The facility offers rehab and physical

therapy, a surgical floor and an orthopedic center.

The top floor is reserved for future growth.

UMC hospital offers emergency health-care services

24 hours a day along with inpatient and outpatient

medical and surgical services, intensive care and

telemetry services, among several other specialties.

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summit medical centerAlmost 40 different medical specializations are

covered at summit Medical Center, just five miles

away from Providence Marketplace in Mt. Juliet. The

hospital offers a full array of services including

emergency, medical, surgical, obstetric, oncology,

psychiatric and diagnostic services, so patients know

they are in capable hands.

featuring the area’s first hospital-based, 64-slice

CT scanner, summit Medical Center also offers a

cancer treatment program approved by the

American College of surgeons Commission on

Cancer. This approval is given to only one in four

hospitals that treat cancer, in recognition of the high

quality of cancer care it provides.

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owners at Mt. Juliet Nursing

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will faithfully serve those

patients and families who have

entrusted their care to us and

through a dedicated willingness

to continuously improve our

services, have a positive

influence on all those with

whom we interact.

Home Is Where the Heart Is People Caring for People

Mt. Juliet Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

2650 N. Mt. Juliet Rd. Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

(615) 758-4100 (615) 758-5450 Fax

prOvidence place OF mt. JulietWith a warm and comforting atmosphere, the $15

million Providence Place of Mt. Juliet independent

living facility for seniors gives residents all they

could want in their golden years. it is located near

first Baptist Church and features a restaurant,

private dining room, movie theater and exercise,

computer and assembly rooms.

the gardens at prOvidence placeopened in 2008, The Gardens at Providence

Place offers top-notch assisted living services for

people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. The

health-care facility, by design, accommodates as

many as 16 people, and, with 10 staff members, each

patient receives close and personal attention. The

facility is designed to make residents feel at ease,

and motion sensors are installed in every room to

alert staff if an occupant needs help.

– Chris Russell

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Arts & Culture

the mt. Juliet culture scene offers a rich experience of music, art, history and fun for all ages, attracting visitors from across the country.

there’s something about itfine aRts guild, Wilson county faiR, histoRical society, Resident staRs highlight Mt. Juliet cultuRe

WilsOn cOunty Fairdrawing people from across the

country, the Wilson County fair is

held for nine days each August on

240 acres at the James Ward

Agricultural Center in nearby

lebanon. from humble beginnings,

the fair welcomed more than

505,000 people in 2009.

The event is more than just fun

and games. Attendees rev their

engines for the fair's tractor pulls,

automobile giveaways and

demolition derbies year after year.

The fair also offers photography

contests, wine tastings and even

Civil War re-enactments. Throw in

a barbecue cook-off and a banjo-

picking contest and everyone in

the family has a reason to smile.

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hOme OF charlie daniels and the Bradley Barn

Grammy-winning singer and fiddler Charlie daniels opens

all of his concert appearances with the same introduction.

“When we go on stage, we always tell people ‘We’re the

Charlie daniels Band from Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.’” home to

daniels since 1971, the city features a park (with a playground

and walking trail) named after him.

The historic Bradley Barn recording studio in Mt. Juliet has

its own story. several years after legendary country music

producer owen Bradley and his brother, harold, built and sold

the first studio on what was to become Music Row in Nashville,

he created a world-class studio inside a barn in the beautiful Mt.

Juliet countryside. Bradley did this in order to have a work

location closer to home, but from the early 1960s and into the

1980s, it thrived as one of the most successful studios in country

music history. The Bradley Barn is not open to the public.

West WilsOn cOmmunity arts allianceThe West Wilson Community Arts Alliance provides the

exciting pop to the arts and culture scene. organized in 2005

by the Mt. Juliet/West Wilson County Chamber of Commerce,

the WWCAA is a nonprofit arts advocacy and funding group

that works to promote, strengthen and support the town’s

cultural arts presence. As a result of its efforts, Mt. Juliet now

boasts Choral dynamics, encore Theatre Company, the Cedar

Creek Band and The fine Arts Guild.

mt. Juliet-West WilsOn cOunty histOrical sOciety

The Mt. Juliet-West Wilson County

historical society takes pride in telling

the rich history of Mt. Juliet culture

by discovering and collecting historic

material that is special to the area.

since its beginning in 1975, the society

has published the Mt. Juliet Cemetery

book and the ancestry book of George

Washington Cantrell. – Chris Russell

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mt. Juliet’s restaurants and food businesses range from major chains like Cracker Barrel, which began in Wilson County, to small, local companies that receive national attention, such as Rice’s hams.

palate pleasersa vaRiety of tasty oPtions aWait you in Mt. Juliet

Breeden’s OrchardA visit to Breeden’s orchard

proves that perhaps the best way

to get produce is to pick it yourself.

Customers can pick their fruit

fresh off the branch before buying

it, whether they choose apples in

the fall or peaches in the summer.

Tours of the grounds let guests

see for themselves how fruit gets

to their table. Altogether, a visit

to Breeden's is more than just an

eating experience. see page 33

for a recipe using fresh apples.

rice’s cOuntry hams The proprietors of Rice’s

Country hams in Mt. Juliet pride

themselves on curing a ham with

“Mother Nature, father Time and

years of experience.” edward Rice

sr. began curing hams decades

ago in his backyard smoke house,

and the same recipe has been

used continuously to this day.

The company’s hams have been

a mainstay at the top spot of

county and state fair contests and

have also been featured on The

Martha stewart show. hams can

be ordered from the store and

shipped, along with bacon,

smoked sausage, jams and jellies.

tOast tO tennesseeWhile Mt. Juliet does not have a commercial winery of its own, its

chamber of commerce is known for hosting one of the most successful

wine festivals in the state each year, the Toast to Tennessee Wine

festival. Wineries from all over the state offer some of their best

vintages at this annual event, and that’s just the start. festival-goers

also enjoy gourmet food, live music, food and wine seminars, and even

complimentary cruises on Percy Priest lake. No pets are allowed.

– Chris Russell

cracker Barrel Began hereCracker Barrel's Mt. Juliet and other Wilson County locations are

among the first links in this national chain. The popular restaurant was

founded in nearby lebanon in 1969 and still is headquartered there.

The company consistently has been named the top family dining chain

in a survey by Restaurants & institutions magazine. it’s easy to see why,

with seasonal menu items, breakfast served any time and a host of gifts

for purchase that greets guests as they enter the country store.

Providence Marketplace Restaurants

of course, no dining experience would be complete without the

huge variety of eateries within Providence Marketplace, the

850,000-square-foot complex that’s filled with places to chow down.

Popular chains include Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, salsarita's, NyNy

Pizza, Keva Juice and fulin's Asian Cuisine.

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1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

3 apples, peeled and diced

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup firmly packed

brown sugar

1 cup honey

3 eggs

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon ground ginger

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 tablespoon diced

candied ginger

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup sour cream

1 cup ground toasted pecans

procedure1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine sugar and water in a large

sauté pan and cook over high heat

until sugar turns golden, 3 to 5

minutes. do not stir until sugar

starts to brown. Add apples and

cook until they are tender and the

caramel is soft, about 4 minutes.

2. Combine butter, brown sugar and

honey, mixing well on high speed.

Add eggs one at a time, fully

incorporating each one before

adding the next. Add cooked apples

and mix well. set aside.

3. in a medium bowl, combine flour,

ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, candied

ginger and baking soda. Add half of

flour mixture to egg mixture. Add

sour cream and mix well. Add

remaining flour mixture and pecans.

4. Mix well and pour into a buttered

9x13-inch baking pan. Bake for 45-55

minutes or until a pick inserted in the

center comes out clean.

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sports & Recreation

With a variety of activities to suit the young, old and everyone in between, there’s always something to do in Mt. Juliet. lakes, youth sports, racing and plenty of parks keep area residents moving throughout the year.

come Out and playRecReation oPPoRtunities aBound in Mt. Juliet

Clockwise from top: evan davis, right, gets past a defender during an i-9 youth sports soccer game, canoeing on the couchville lake at long hunter state Park, Robert Barkley plays with his daughter kassidy at Planet Playground at the charlie daniels Park.

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Old hickOry lake/cedar creek recreatiOn area

old hickory lake and Cedar

Creek Recreation Area are

mainstays for good times in Mt.

Juliet. Covering 22,500 acres and

sporting 440 miles of shoreline,

there are ample opportunities at

old hickory for fishing, boating

and swimming. Cedar Creek gets

in on the fun with a 59-site

campground and recreation area

that offers a group picnic shelter,

a playground, swimming beach

and boat launch.

mt. Juliet yOuth spOrts

Between soccer, football,

baseball, cheerleading and more,

Mt. Juliet youth sports has fun for

the kids covered.

for starters, the nonprofit Mt.

Juliet soccer Association provides

kids ages 4 to 18 a learning

environment and encouragement

while at the same time helping

them enjoy a clean and competitive

soccer match. The league runs on

volunteer power and adults are

encouraged to participate.

No youth league would be

complete without football. The Mt.

Juliet youth football and

Cheerleading league, part of the

Tennessee youth football Alliance,

features competitive tackle football

and cheerleading opportunities for

children ages 5 to 12.

The Mt. Juliet Baseball league

offers tons of playing opportunities

for all children. Games run from tee

ball (for ages 4 and 5) all the way

up to big leagues (ages 17 and 18).

The Mt. Juliet softball league has a

similar structure, with kids able to

play from age 4 through senior

league (ages 13-18). Both baseball

and softball leagues provide caps

and shirts for players.

The Mt. Juliet Challenger league

was established in 1989 and

extends playing opportunities to

children with physical and mental

disabilities. The league is open to

children ages 5 to 18 and employs

a buddy system during games.

cedars OF leBanOn state park/lOng hunter state park

state parks are great ways to

get away from it all. Close to Mt.

Juliet are Cedars of lebanon

state Park and long hunter state

Park. Cedars of lebanon appeals

to the outdoor types with a 900-

acre area featuring hiking trails,

campsites, and picnic and

swimming areas. long hunter

provides a great location right

next to the 14,000-acre J. Percy

Priest lake.

nashville superspeedWay

At the nearby Nashville

superspeedway race track, a 1.33-

mile concrete track hosts a variety

of NAsCAR car and truck events

and, together with the site's 1.8-

mile road course geared toward

motorcycle and road course

happenings, fans can expect lots

of excitement.

cedar creek spOrts center

Cedar Creek sports Center

provides family entertainment

with two 18-hole miniature golf

courses as the main attraction.

Cedar Creek also features

go-karts, bumper boats, a driving

range, video games, a private

party room and more.

charlie daniels park and Other lOcal parks

Charlie daniels Park and its

own Planet Playground are ready

to entertain kids 365 days a year.

The nearby Mt. Juliet Community

Center has a basketball court

and meeting room, and features

exercise classes. sgt. Jerry

Mundy Memorial Park has

state-of-the-art fields for flag

football, soccer, baseball and

frisbee golf games, as well as a

walking track.

– Chris Russell

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education

a class of their OwnsMall-toWn education is Big in Mt. Juliet

mt. Juliet area private schOOls

friendship Christian school and Mt.

Juliet Christian Academy are two options

for parents who want their children to

experience a private school environment.

fCs serves kindergarten through grade

12 and has an enrollment of 550 students.

it offers daily Bible classes and a foreign

language study program that begins in

kindergarten. its students average 23.1

on the ACT.

MJCA teachers are certified by

the Association of Christian schools

international. The institution offers

an individualized college counseling

program.

mt. Juliet area cOllegesCumberland University is one of

several institutions for high school

graduates who want to take their

education to the next level. less than

20 miles from Mt. Juliet, Cumberland

offers 20 majors, four master’s degree

programs and a rich history that dates to

its founding in 1842. And when students

need a break from the books, they can

check out the championship Cumberland

Bulldogs baseball team, winners of the

2010 NAiA national title.

other top-tier colleges nearby include

vanderbilt University, Tennessee state

University and Belmont University in

Nashville, along with Tennessee

Technological University in Cookeville

and Middle Tennessee state University

in Murfreesboro.

+12Number of colleges and universities

located near Mt. Juliet

580Approximate number of students enrolled

at Mt. Juliet Christian School

22Number of Schools in the

Wilson County School System

mt. Juliet, tn schools stand out for providing a great education in a small-town environment.

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mt. Juliet area puBlic schOOlsThe Wilson County school system serves

Mt. Juliet and is committed to providing a

quality learning experience for each of its

14,000 students. it’s accreditation by the

southern Association of Colleges and schools

provides assurance to parents that their

children are in capable and caring hands.

faculty turnover is low throughout the system’s

schools, allowing students, parents and teachers

to form a close bond that is instrumental to the

education process.

The system has 12 elementary, two middle

and four high schools. Mt. Juliet high school

relocated to a brand-new facility in 2008. All

of the schools are proud to have a close-knit

community of students, teachers and parents

and offer a wide array of honors courses, sports

teams and opportunities for students to grow.

– Chris Russell

Mt. Juliet high school

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Percy Priest Lake at Long Hunter State Park.

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The wall of honor in Mt. Juliet is a tribute to American Veterans.



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inCome and housing

$189,500average home Price

$75,166household Median income (2008 estimate)

$189,5000Median home Price

$787/monthMedian Rent (two bedroom apt.)

people

Median Resident Age: 36

19 & under: 28.5%

20 to 54: 50.5%

55 & up: 20.9 %

Married: 69%

single: 31%

eduCational overview

The mission of the Wilson

County schools, in partnership

with the community, is to offer

students a world-class

education that will challenge

minds, inspire hopes and

encourage learning. visit

www.wcschools.com for

more information.

higher education options

include Cumberland University

in lebanon and a range of

colleges, universities and

training programs in nearby

Nashville.

mediCal serviCes overview

University Medical Center in

lebanon is a 257-bed, two-

campus acute health-care

facility. The hospital provides

24-hour emergency services,

inpatient and outpatient medical

and surgical services, along with

intensive care, telemetry

services and much more.

snapshotMt. Juliet is the fastest-growing community in Tennessee and the

29th fastest-growing community in the United states. The city is

experiencing rapid growth in residential and retail development,

but it still retains the small-town feel valued by its residents.

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Climate overview

located in Middle Tennessee,

Mt. Juliet experiences hot

summers but very mild winters

with little snowfall on average.

The area’s topography allows

for a lengthy growing season

for fruits and vegetables, and

all but the least hardy flowers

do well in the region.

27.9 FJanuary low temperature

45.6 FJanuary high temperature

69.5 FJuly low temperature

88.7 FJuly high temperature

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Through the lens

When i arrived at Charlie

daniels Park in Mt. Juliet, i was

expecting to take a quick photo

of some amateur balloon artist

holding a generic wiener dog

balloon creation. But when

“Anthony the Balloon Kid” arrived,

dressed head to toe in a tuxedo,

holding a rabbit-in-a-hat that took

him several hours to create, i just

about fell over. The Balloon Kid,

whose real name is Anthony lena,

is a high school student running a

successful business as a balloon

artist. he’s extremely talented,

professional and not at all the

amateur i was expecting to meet

that night. The sun had already

set so we decided the best option

would be to set up lights along a

small creek levee and use the sky

as a backdrop, making him look

larger than life in the frame. This

photo ended up being my favorite

shot of the entire magazine.

FrOm Our phOtO BlOg: mt. Juliet

PosTed By Jeff AdKiNs

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