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Mt. Juliet, TN Recreation Offers Fun in Many Forms
Recreation in Mt. Juliet and West Wilson County occurs at the lake, the park and even at Fiddler's Grove Historic Village, and that's just for starters.
Old Hickory Lake/Cedar Creek Recreation Area
Old Hickory Lake and Cedar Creek Recreation Area are mainstays for good times in Mt. Juliet. There are ample opportunities at Old Hickory for fishing, boating and swimming, while Cedar Creek gets in on the fun with a 59-site campground and recreation area that includes a group picnic... Read More »
Mt. Juliet, TN Culture Scene a Showcase for Fine Arts, Fiddling and Fun
Culture and creativity come together in Mt. Juliet, where residents find a range of artsy ways to get involved and the local culture scene continues to grow.
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, ... Read More »
Mt. Juliet Restaurants Satisfy All Hungers
Mt. Juliet's restaurants and food businesses range from major chains like Cracker Barrel, which began in Wilson County, to small, local restaurants that receive national attention, such as Rice's Hams.
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.” There’s nothing like the results. Edward Rice Sr. began curing hams decades ago in his... Read More »
The Wilson County Fair in Lebanon/Mt. Juliet, TN
Wilson County Fair
Though it's located in the county seat of Lebanon, TN, the Wilson County Fair is near and dear to residents of Mt. Juliet and West Wilson County and is the largest in Tennessee. One of the top draws is an area called Fiddlers Grove, which includes a collection of historic buildings that have been assembled from throughout the county. Multiple stages provide plenty of music, while everyone from photographers to beer brewers can show off their skills at the numerous niche... Read More »
Take a 36-Hour Tour of West Wilson County
It may be less than a 30-minute drive from Music City‚ but Mt. Juliet certainly isn’t Nashville –and it doesn’t want to be. This town and the surrounding county are a haven for residents and visitors wanting to escape big-city traffic jams and rediscover the charms of small-town America. Diners serve up good old home cooking with a generous dose of Southern hospitality‚ and although progressive new developments continue to pop up‚ much of the area’s landscape remains pristine and natural. The... Read More »
Lakes Offer Plenty of Activities On and Off the Water
When Wilson County residents say they’re headed to the lake‚ they usually don’t mean just for a quiet day of fishing.
Old Hickory and J. Percy Priest lakes are two mammoth U.S. Corps of Engineers lakes in the area‚ and in addition to the aforementioned angling‚ they are hugely popular for hiking‚ camping‚ education programs and more.
“We have our fishing rodeo in June‚ Environmental Awareness Day in August and a lot of events that we do every year around the end of school‚” says Crystal Tingle... Read More »
Mt. Juliet Golf Courses Provide Beauty and Challenges
The official slogan of Mount Juliet is “The City Between the Lakes.” The town’s two golf courses could have similar slogans, because water is definitely a factor, both in the way the courses play and in the scenic beauty of the layouts.
Pine Creek Golf Course, a 6,676-yard, par-72 course, opened in 1995. Water comes into play on several holes, most notably at No. 6, a picturesque 136-yard, par-3. This hole requires a tricky tee shot to a green closely guarded by water in front... Read More »
Fun Things to Do in Mt. Juliet
Here's a list of fun things to do in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.
1. Saddle up for trail riding or lessons at JuRo Stables.
2. Celebrate Native American heritage at the Mt. Juliet Pow Wow.
3. Practice your golf swing on the 18-hole Pine Creek Golf Course.
4. Don't miss the annual 4th of July celebration, held at Providence Marketplace.
5. Play tennis, swim or enjoy the lakeside scenery at the Cedar Creek Yacht Club.
6. Shop at your favorite stores or discover new ones at Providence Marketplace.
7. Have a... Read More »
Pets Enjoy Dog Park, Care Services in Mt. Juliet
With a dog park, pet resort and two pet sitting services available, pets in Mt. Juliet certainly live the good life.
South Mt. Juliet Bark Park
Inviting pet owners to “bring Rover on over,” South Mt. Juliet Bark Park sets on ¾ acre and is open from dawn until dusk.
Hilltop Pet Resort
Pets can lay in the lap of luxury at Hilltop Pet Resort where a variety of accommodations are available for both cats and dogs.
Dog owners can select from seven areas in which their pets may stay... Read More »
Mt. Juliet Proud to be Community of Faith
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... Read More »
Pick Apples at Breeden's Orchard in Mt. Juliet, TN
Breeden's Orchard & Country Store in Mt. Juliet is a great place to celebrate the fall season, also known as apple pickin' time. Adults and children can pick Golden Delicious apples right off the trees, and there are also plenty of other varieties already picked for sale, including Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Winesap, Fuji, Jonathan and Arkansas Black. Treats in the country store also include: fresh apple cider and peach cider, apple slushies, peach slushies, apple butter, jams,... Read More »
