Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Encyclopedia
Mt. Juliet is a city located in the western portion of Wilson County, Tennessee
, U.S.A. It is a suburb
of Nashville
, and is approximately 17 miles (27.4 km) east of downtown. It is located roughly between two major national east-west routes, Interstate 40
and U.S. Route 70
. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 23,671, which represents a 91 percent increase over the 2000 Census. The city's official colors are the same as the town's high school: black and gold.
, Ireland
.
Mt Juliet is located at 36°12'10" North, 86°30'49" West (36.202654, -86.513583).
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 16.6 square miles (43 km²), of which, 16.2 square miles (42 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it is water. The total area is 1.99% water. Recent annexations along the east side of South Rutland Road as well as a land swap with the City of Lebanon for the Bel Air at Beckwith project (southeast quadrant of I-40/Beckwith Road interchange) have increased the city's geographical area to approximately 21.78 square miles (56.4 km²).
Mt Juliet's official city slogan is "The City Between The Lakes", reflecting the city's proximity to Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River) to its north and Percy Priest Lake (Stones River) to its south, both of which are man-made reservoirs.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 12,366 people, 4,341 households, and 3,576 families residing in the city. The population density
was 761.2 people per square mile (293.8/km²). There were 4,673 housing units at an average density of 287.6 per square mile (111.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.86% Caucasian, 3.93% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 1.17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 4,341 households out of which 46.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples
living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. Thirteen-point-eight percent of all households were made up of individuals and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $58,600, and the median income for a family was $63,065. Males had a median income of $43,732 versus $28,515 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $22,567. 2.4% of the population and 1.7% of families were below the poverty line. 3.2% of those under the age of 18 and 4.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Mt. Juliet has claimed to be the "fastest-growing city in Tennessee", and it does qualify for this distinction if one considers growth from 1980–2000 for Tennessee cities with a population over 10,000. In recent years, LaVergne in Rutherford County and Spring Hill in Williamson County have grown by a larger percentage basis. Mt. Juliet remains one of the fastest growing places in Tennessee.
, elected at-large, who serves as chairperson of the City Commission. Elected officials, including the mayor, are not employed full-time by the city. The Commission selects and appoints a City Manager, who is employed full-time and runs the city's business on a day-to-day basis. All elected city officials serve 4-year terms.
Politically, Mt. Juliet leans heavily conservative
. Party politics play no role in city elections because of the large Republican presence. City growth tends to be the central issue in every race. Mt. Juliet currently serves as the anchor city for Tennessee House of Representatives District 57 (occupied by former Mt. Juliet Mayor Linda Elam, Republican
) and Tennessee Senate District 17 (occupied by Mae Beavers, a former house member and third-term senate Republican
). In 2002, after many years in Tennessee's 6th Congressional District
, Mt. Juliet was redistricted into the 5th Congressional District, which derives the bulk of its constituency from Democratic-leaning Nashville
-Davidson County
. That seat is currently held by Jim Cooper
, a fifth-term Democrat from Nashville
, who has a branch office in Mt. Juliet.
Mt. Juliet currently has no city property tax, though Wilson County does impose a property tax on property owners.
Mt. Juliet does not have a city school system. All schools are operated by the Wilson County School District.
Mt. Juliet High School
(Golden Bears), is located just outside the city limits, although many students residing within the city are also zoned to Wilson Central High School
(Wildcats), located in nearby Lebanon. Mt. Juliet High School moved into a brand new building which opened August 11, 2008 for the 2008-2009 school year. The old Mt. Juliet High School became Mt. Juliet Middle School and the old Mt. Juliet Middle School became Elzie D. Patton Elementary.
Two middle schools are located within the city limits:
Mt. Juliet students are zoned to several elementary schools:
Feeding to Mt. Juliet Middle School, and ultimately Mt. Juliet High School
Feeding to West Wilson Middle School, and ultimately Wilson Central High School
Future Wilson County Schools in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.
The following three schools will make up the North Central Campus.
More information can be found on the capital outlay plan on the Wilson County Schools website (www.wcschools.com)
The city is home to one K-12 private school, Mount Juliet Christian Academy (Saints), located within First Baptist
Church, although dozens of other private schools are located within a 30 minute drive, including Friendship Christian School (Commanders) in Lebanon
, as well as Donelson Christian Academy
(Wildcats) in Donelson. Other prep schools not affiliated with religious organizations can be found in Nashville
. There are four "tutorial programs" which meet weekly in Mt. Juliet for home-schooled high school students. Wilson County's only Montessori School, Mt Juliet Montessori Academy, opened in Fall 2007.
Cumberland University
has a satellite campus in Mt. Juliet. The nearest community college, Volunteer State Community College
, is 20 miles (32.2 km) north in Gallatin
. The nearest public college/university is Tennessee State University
, located 20 miles (32.2 km) west in Nashville
. The nearest private college/university is Cumberland University
, 14 miles (22.5 km) east in Lebanon
. Several other public and private colleges and universities are nearby in Nashville
and Murfreesboro
.
and U.S. Route 70
(Lebanon Road) run east/west through Mt. Juliet, and State Route 171
(Mt Juliet Road) runs north-to-south connecting US-70 to I-40, before continuing toward Interstate 24
in the Antioch
area.
Mt. Juliet serves as a stop on the Music City Star
commuter rail service into Nashville, operating over freight carrier Nashville and Eastern Railroad
.
For commercial air traffic, Mt. Juliet is served by Nashville International Airport
, located 9 miles (14.5 km) west of the city via Interstate 40.
A new, large-scale commercial and residential development called "Providence Marketplace" is located on the city's southern side near Interstate 40. Tenants include Target
, Belk
, JCPenney, Best Buy
, PetSmart
, Old Navy
, Kroger
, and a 14-screen multiplex operated by Regal Entertainment. Other major retailers can be found in the Paddocks development, north of Interstate 40.
In 1999, citizens voted to allow Liquor-By-The-Drink sales inside the city limits, in the hope of attracting major chain restaurants. Without this regulation in place, it is likely that Providence Marketplace would have never been developed.
Nashville Superspeedway
, a 1.33 miles (2.1 km) oval hosting NASCAR
Busch Series
, Craftsman Truck Series
, and Indy Racing League events, is located in nearby Gladeville.
Mt. Juliet has three public park
s:
Three state parks are located within a 30-minute drive of the city:
Mt. Juliet is also home to one of the largest Little League
baseball organizations in the state. The privately owned little league park features more than a dozen baseball
and softball
fields.
Fishing and boating are popular pastimes in Mt. Juliet, resultant of the city's proximity to Percy Priest and Old Hickory lakes.
Swimming is an up and coming sport in Mt Juliet and West Wilson County. Two Summer League Teams exist, one at Langford Farms and the other at Willoughby Station.
hosts a student-run news program called BNN (Bear News Network) on Channel 9 each school day for a short period with club meetings and announcements and the station runs the rest of the time with school and community information in the form of a slide presentation. The audio on Channel 9 is provided by WPLN-FM, Nashville's NPR affiliate.
Mt. Juliet is currently served by two weekly newspapers, The Mt. Juliet News (50¢) and The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet (free), both published on Wednesdays. Mt. Juliet also falls within the circulation areas of daily newspapers The (Nashville) Tennessean
and The Lebanon Democrat
.
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
, U.S.A. It is a suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
of Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
, and is approximately 17 miles (27.4 km) east of downtown. It is located roughly between two major national east-west routes, Interstate 40
Interstate 40
Interstate 40 is the third-longest major east–west Interstate Highway in the United States, after I-90 and I-80. Its western end is at Interstate 15 in Barstow, California; its eastern end is at a concurrency of U.S. Route 117 and North Carolina Highway 132 in Wilmington, North Carolina...
and U.S. Route 70
U.S. Route 70
U.S. Route 70 is an east–west United States highway that runs for 2,385 miles from eastern North Carolina to east-central Arizona. As can be derived from its number, it is a major east–west highway of the Southern and Southwestern United States...
. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 23,671, which represents a 91 percent increase over the 2000 Census. The city's official colors are the same as the town's high school: black and gold.
History
Mt. Juliet was formed in 1835 and became incorporated as a city in 1972. According to the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce, the name of the town has two possible explanations. One theory is that the town was named for Julia Gleaves, a person who was renowned for taking care of those in need within the community. The most widely accepted story is that Mt. Juliet is named for a castle in County KilkennyCounty Kilkenny
County Kilkenny is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Kilkenny. The territory of the county was the core part of the ancient Irish Kingdom of Osraige which in turn was the core of the Diocese of...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 16.6 square miles (43 km²), of which, 16.2 square miles (42 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it is water. The total area is 1.99% water. Recent annexations along the east side of South Rutland Road as well as a land swap with the City of Lebanon for the Bel Air at Beckwith project (southeast quadrant of I-40/Beckwith Road interchange) have increased the city's geographical area to approximately 21.78 square miles (56.4 km²).
Mt Juliet's official city slogan is "The City Between The Lakes", reflecting the city's proximity to Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River) to its north and Percy Priest Lake (Stones River) to its south, both of which are man-made reservoirs.
Demographics
Census
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of 2000, there were 12,366 people, 4,341 households, and 3,576 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 761.2 people per square mile (293.8/km²). There were 4,673 housing units at an average density of 287.6 per square mile (111.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.86% Caucasian, 3.93% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 1.17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 4,341 households out of which 46.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. Thirteen-point-eight percent of all households were made up of individuals and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $58,600, and the median income for a family was $63,065. Males had a median income of $43,732 versus $28,515 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $22,567. 2.4% of the population and 1.7% of families were below the poverty line. 3.2% of those under the age of 18 and 4.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Mt. Juliet has claimed to be the "fastest-growing city in Tennessee", and it does qualify for this distinction if one considers growth from 1980–2000 for Tennessee cities with a population over 10,000. In recent years, LaVergne in Rutherford County and Spring Hill in Williamson County have grown by a larger percentage basis. Mt. Juliet remains one of the fastest growing places in Tennessee.
Government/Politics
Mt. Juliet was incorporated in 1972 and operates on a "City Manager" system. The city has five elected leaders: four commissioners (one from each of the city's four districts) and a mayorMayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
, elected at-large, who serves as chairperson of the City Commission. Elected officials, including the mayor, are not employed full-time by the city. The Commission selects and appoints a City Manager, who is employed full-time and runs the city's business on a day-to-day basis. All elected city officials serve 4-year terms.
Politically, Mt. Juliet leans heavily conservative
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
. Party politics play no role in city elections because of the large Republican presence. City growth tends to be the central issue in every race. Mt. Juliet currently serves as the anchor city for Tennessee House of Representatives District 57 (occupied by former Mt. Juliet Mayor Linda Elam, Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
) and Tennessee Senate District 17 (occupied by Mae Beavers, a former house member and third-term senate Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
). In 2002, after many years in Tennessee's 6th Congressional District
Congressional district
A congressional district is “a geographical division of a state from which one member of the House of Representatives is elected.”Congressional Districts are made up of three main components, a representative, constituents, and the specific land area that both the representative and the...
, Mt. Juliet was redistricted into the 5th Congressional District, which derives the bulk of its constituency from Democratic-leaning Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
-Davidson County
Davidson County, Tennessee
Davidson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2010, the population was 626,681. Its county seat is Nashville.In 1963, the City of Nashville and the Davidson County government merged, so the county government is now known as the "Metropolitan Government of Nashville and...
. That seat is currently held by Jim Cooper
Jim Cooper
James Hayes Shofner "Jim" Cooper is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Democratic Party and the Blue Dog Coalition. He previously represented from 1983 to 1995....
, a fifth-term Democrat from Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
, who has a branch office in Mt. Juliet.
Mt. Juliet currently has no city property tax, though Wilson County does impose a property tax on property owners.
Education
Mt. Juliet High School
Mt. Juliet High School
Mount Juliet High School is located in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. The principal is Mel Brown. The high school moved from its previous building on Mt. Juliet Road to a new one located at 1800 Curd Road in Mt. Juliet on August 11, 2008....
(Golden Bears), is located just outside the city limits, although many students residing within the city are also zoned to Wilson Central High School
Wilson Central High School
Located in Lebanon, Tennessee, Wilson Central High School is part of the Wilson County School System. Wilson Central High School accounts for roughly 1,800 of Wilson County School System's 14,000 students.-2009-2010 School Administration:...
(Wildcats), located in nearby Lebanon. Mt. Juliet High School moved into a brand new building which opened August 11, 2008 for the 2008-2009 school year. The old Mt. Juliet High School became Mt. Juliet Middle School and the old Mt. Juliet Middle School became Elzie D. Patton Elementary.
Two middle schools are located within the city limits:
- Mt. Juliet Middle (feeds to MJHS) (Golden Bears)
- West Wilson Middle (feeds to either WCHS or MJHS)(Wildcats as of 07-08, previously known as the Wolves)
Mt. Juliet students are zoned to several elementary schools:
Feeding to Mt. Juliet Middle School, and ultimately Mt. Juliet High School
Mt. Juliet High School
Mount Juliet High School is located in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. The principal is Mel Brown. The high school moved from its previous building on Mt. Juliet Road to a new one located at 1800 Curd Road in Mt. Juliet on August 11, 2008....
- Mt. Juliet Elementary (Bears)
- W.A. Wright Elementary (Knights)
- Lakeview Elementary (Golden Eagles)
- Elzie D. Patton Elementary (Patriots)
Feeding to West Wilson Middle School, and ultimately Wilson Central High School
- Stoner Creek Elementary (Bobcats)
- West Elementary (Bulldogs)
- Rutland Elementary (Rockets)
- Gladeville Elementary (Gators)
Future Wilson County Schools in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.
- Rutland Elementary PK-2
- Rutland Elementary 3-5 (Old Rutland PK-5 School)
- Rutland/Gladeville Middle (6th-8th)
The following three schools will make up the North Central Campus.
- North Central Elementary (PK-5)
- North Central Middle (6-8)
- North Central High (9-12)
More information can be found on the capital outlay plan on the Wilson County Schools website (www.wcschools.com)
The city is home to one K-12 private school, Mount Juliet Christian Academy (Saints), located within First Baptist
Southern Baptist Convention
The Southern Baptist Convention is a United States-based Christian denomination. It is the world's largest Baptist denomination and the largest Protestant body in the United States, with over 16 million members...
Church, although dozens of other private schools are located within a 30 minute drive, including Friendship Christian School (Commanders) in Lebanon
Lebanon, Tennessee
Lebanon is a city in Wilson County, Tennessee, in the United States. The population was 20,235 at the 2000 census. It serves as the county seat of Wilson County. Lebanon is located in middle Tennessee, approximately 25 miles east of downtown Nashville. Local residents have also called it...
, as well as Donelson Christian Academy
Donelson Christian Academy
Donelson Christian Academy was started in 1971. Its original location was in the Donelson Free Will Baptist Church across from McGavock High School. Classes were conducted there for three and one half years before moving to their present location at 300 Danyacrest Drive, Nashville, TN. The school...
(Wildcats) in Donelson. Other prep schools not affiliated with religious organizations can be found in Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
. There are four "tutorial programs" which meet weekly in Mt. Juliet for home-schooled high school students. Wilson County's only Montessori School, Mt Juliet Montessori Academy, opened in Fall 2007.
Cumberland University
Cumberland University
Cumberland University is a private university in Lebanon, Tennessee, United States. It was founded in 1842, though the current campus buildings were constructed between 1892 and 1896.-History:...
has a satellite campus in Mt. Juliet. The nearest community college, Volunteer State Community College
Volunteer State Community College
Volunteer State Community College is a publicly-supported two-year community college located in Gallatin, Tennessee and operated under the auspices of the Tennessee Board of Regents....
, is 20 miles (32.2 km) north in Gallatin
Gallatin, Tennessee
Gallatin is a city in and the county seat of Sumner County, Tennessee, United States, along a navigable tributary of the Cumberland River. The population was 23,230 at the 2000 census. Named for U.S...
. The nearest public college/university is Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University is a land-grant university located in Nashville, Tennessee. TSU is the only state-funded historically black university in Tennessee.-History:...
, located 20 miles (32.2 km) west in Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
. The nearest private college/university is Cumberland University
Cumberland University
Cumberland University is a private university in Lebanon, Tennessee, United States. It was founded in 1842, though the current campus buildings were constructed between 1892 and 1896.-History:...
, 14 miles (22.5 km) east in Lebanon
Lebanon, Tennessee
Lebanon is a city in Wilson County, Tennessee, in the United States. The population was 20,235 at the 2000 census. It serves as the county seat of Wilson County. Lebanon is located in middle Tennessee, approximately 25 miles east of downtown Nashville. Local residents have also called it...
. Several other public and private colleges and universities are nearby in Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
and Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro is a city in and the county seat of Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 108,755 according to the United States Census Bureau's 2010 U.S. Census, up from 68,816 residents certified during the 2000 census. The center of population of Tennessee is located in...
.
Transportation
Interstate 40Interstate 40
Interstate 40 is the third-longest major east–west Interstate Highway in the United States, after I-90 and I-80. Its western end is at Interstate 15 in Barstow, California; its eastern end is at a concurrency of U.S. Route 117 and North Carolina Highway 132 in Wilmington, North Carolina...
and U.S. Route 70
U.S. Route 70
U.S. Route 70 is an east–west United States highway that runs for 2,385 miles from eastern North Carolina to east-central Arizona. As can be derived from its number, it is a major east–west highway of the Southern and Southwestern United States...
(Lebanon Road) run east/west through Mt. Juliet, and State Route 171
State Route 171 (Tennessee)
State Route 171 runs south–north through Davidson and Wilson counties in the state of Tennessee. It connects Interstate 24 to U.S. Route 70.- Route Description :...
(Mt Juliet Road) runs north-to-south connecting US-70 to I-40, before continuing toward Interstate 24
Interstate 24
Interstate 24 is an Interstate Highway in the Midwestern and Southeastern United States. It runs diagonally from Interstate 57 to Chattanooga, Tennessee, at Interstate 75....
in the Antioch
Antioch, Tennessee
Antioch is a community in southeastern Davidson County, Tennessee, that is governed by the Nashville metropolitan government. The area is assigned to postal zip code 37013.- History :...
area.
Mt. Juliet serves as a stop on the Music City Star
Music City Star
The Music City Star is a regional rail service running between Nashville and Lebanon, Tennessee. The service uses the existing track of the Nashville and Eastern Railroad. The line currently has six stops: Riverfront Station, Donelson, Hermitage, Mt. Juliet, Martha , and Lebanon. The operation...
commuter rail service into Nashville, operating over freight carrier Nashville and Eastern Railroad
Nashville and Eastern Railroad
The Nashville and Eastern Railroad is a short line railroad which administers 137 miles of track between Nashville, Tennessee and Monterey, Tennessee, of which 130 miles are currently operational. The company is based in Lebanon, Tennessee....
.
For commercial air traffic, Mt. Juliet is served by Nashville International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Nashville International Airport is a joint civil-military airport in southeastern Nashville, Tennessee. The IATA Airport Code BNA is derived from the early name of the facility—Berry Field, NAshville. Berry Field was the name of the airport until 1988, when the name was changed to reflect...
, located 9 miles (14.5 km) west of the city via Interstate 40.
Entertainment/Shopping
Target Corporation
Target Corporation, doing business as Target, is an American retailing company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, behind Walmart. The company is ranked at number 33 on the Fortune 500 and is a component of the Standard & Poor's...
, Belk
Belk
Belk is a department store chain founded in 1888 in Monroe, North Carolina, today part of the Charlotte metropolitan area. After the founding of the first Belk store, the company grew in size and influence throughout the South via the chain in the USA, with its stores primarily located in the...
, JCPenney, Best Buy
Best Buy
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the United States, accounting for 19% of the market. It also operates in Mexico, Canada & China. The company's subsidiaries include Geek Squad, CinemaNow, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales, and, in Canada operates...
, PetSmart
PetSmart
PetSmart, Inc. is a retail chain doing business in the United States and Canada engaged in the sale of specialty pet supplies and services such as grooming and dog training, PetSmart PetsHotel dog and cat boarding facilities and Doggie Day Care.- History :...
, Old Navy
Old Navy
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, Kroger
Kroger
The Kroger Co. is an American supermarket chain founded by Bernard Kroger in 1883 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It reported US$ 76.7 billion in sales during fiscal year 2009. It is the country's largest grocery store chain and its second-largest grocery retailer by volume and second-place general retailer...
, and a 14-screen multiplex operated by Regal Entertainment. Other major retailers can be found in the Paddocks development, north of Interstate 40.
In 1999, citizens voted to allow Liquor-By-The-Drink sales inside the city limits, in the hope of attracting major chain restaurants. Without this regulation in place, it is likely that Providence Marketplace would have never been developed.
Nashville Superspeedway
Nashville Superspeedway
Nashville Superspeedway is a motor racing complex located in Gladeville, Tennessee , United States, about 30 miles southeast of Nashville. On August 2, 2011, it was announced that Nashville Superspeedway will not host any NASCAR events in 2012. It is a concrete oval track 1 1/3 miles in...
, a 1.33 miles (2.1 km) oval hosting NASCAR
NASCAR
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Busch Series
Busch Series
The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. It is promoted as NASCAR's "minor league" circuit, and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big leagues"; the Sprint Cup circuit...
, Craftsman Truck Series
Craftsman Truck Series
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is a pickup truck racing series owned and operated by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing...
, and Indy Racing League events, is located in nearby Gladeville.
Recreation
Park
A park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas. Many parks are legally protected by...
s:
- Charlie DanielsCharlie DanielsCharles Edward "Charlie" Daniels is an American musician known for his contributions to country and southern rock music. He is known primarily for his number one country hit "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", and multiple other songs he has performed and written. Daniels has been active as a singer...
Park (named in honor of the musicianMusicianA musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
who makes his home in Mt. Juliet) is home to tennis courts, a large children's playground, the city's youth footballAmerican footballAmerican football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
fields, and the Mt. Juliet Community Center (a public meeting place and gymnasium). The city also recently constructed a bandshell at the park for the purpose of hosting musical festivalFestivalA festival or gala is an event, usually and ordinarily staged by a local community, which centers on and celebrates some unique aspect of that community and the Festival....
s. - Sgt. Jerry Mundy Memorial Park (named in honor of a city police officerPolice officerA police officer is a warranted employee of a police force...
killed in the line of duty on July 9, 2003) features four softballSoftballSoftball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
fields, a soccer field, a frisbee golf course, and a smaller playground. Prior to 2003, this park was called "Millennium Sportsplex." - South Mt. Juliet City Park has a pavilion, sand volleyball court, children's play area, and nature trail in addition to Mt. Juliet's very own "Bark Park," a 3/4 acre fenced-in area allowing people and their dog playspace.
Three state parks are located within a 30-minute drive of the city:
- Long Hunter State ParkLong Hunter State ParkLong Hunter State Park is a state park in Davidson County and Rutherford County, Tennessee, located in the southeastern United States. The park is mostly situated along the eastern shores of Percy Priest Lake, an artificial lake created by an impoundment of the Stones River.Long Hunter State Park...
, 7 miles (11.3 km) to the south - Bicentennial Mall State ParkBicentennial Mall State ParkBicentennial Mall State Park is an urban state park located in the shadow of the State Capitol in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.The 19 acre park, designed to complement the Tennessee Capitol Building, gives visitors a taste of Tennessee's history and natural wonder...
, app. 18 miles (29 km) to the west in downtown NashvilleNashville, TennesseeNashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home... - Cedars of Lebanon State ParkCedars of Lebanon State ParkCedars of Lebanon State Park is a state park in Wilson County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States. It consists of situated amidst the Cedars of Lebanon State Forest...
, app. 20 miles (32.2 km) to the southeast
Mt. Juliet is also home to one of the largest Little League
Little League
Little League Baseball and Softball is a non-profit organization in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States which organizes local youth baseball and softball leagues throughout the U.S...
baseball organizations in the state. The privately owned little league park features more than a dozen baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
and softball
Softball
Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
fields.
Fishing and boating are popular pastimes in Mt. Juliet, resultant of the city's proximity to Percy Priest and Old Hickory lakes.
Swimming is an up and coming sport in Mt Juliet and West Wilson County. Two Summer League Teams exist, one at Langford Farms and the other at Willoughby Station.
City Services
The City of Mt. Juliet operates a police department. Fire and ambulance service are provided by WEMA (the Wilson Emergency Management Agency - operated by county government). There is one fire/ambulance station within the city limits, with three other nearby stations serving city residents. Mt Juliet has two police stations: the main office at City Hall in the center of town, the other (a much smaller branch office) near W.A. Wright Elementary School on the city's northwest side. In December 2008, the Mt. Juliet Police Department Animal Control Division opened a shelter on Industrial Drive.Media/Communications
Mt. Juliet High SchoolMt. Juliet High School
Mount Juliet High School is located in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. The principal is Mel Brown. The high school moved from its previous building on Mt. Juliet Road to a new one located at 1800 Curd Road in Mt. Juliet on August 11, 2008....
hosts a student-run news program called BNN (Bear News Network) on Channel 9 each school day for a short period with club meetings and announcements and the station runs the rest of the time with school and community information in the form of a slide presentation. The audio on Channel 9 is provided by WPLN-FM, Nashville's NPR affiliate.
Mt. Juliet is currently served by two weekly newspapers, The Mt. Juliet News (50¢) and The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet (free), both published on Wednesdays. Mt. Juliet also falls within the circulation areas of daily newspapers The (Nashville) Tennessean
The Tennessean
The Tennessean is the principal daily newspaper in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Its circulation area covers 39 counties in Middle Tennessee and eight counties in southern Kentucky....
and The Lebanon Democrat
Lebanon Democrat
The Lebanon Democrat is a daily newspaper based in Lebanon, Tennessee, a town of about 20,000 in central Tennessee. The newspaper is owned by Lebanon Publishing Co.- Subscription :...
.