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What a Blessing Mt. Juliet is home to more than 40 churches

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Mt. Juliet, Tennessee co nte nt s F e atu r e s 10 City within a city

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Providence will eventually feature 3,400 homes

14 What a blessing More than 40 churches exist here

18 Small Town doing big business Mt. Juliet, TN business is booming

34 Come out and play Recreation opportunities abound in Mt. Juliet

d e pa r tm e nt s 6 Almanac 20 Biz Briefs 21 Chamber Report 22 Economic Profile 27 Health & Wellness 38 Image Gallery 30 Arts & Culture 32 Local Flavor 36 Education 43 Community Profile

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Welcome to Mt. Juliet An introduction to the area’s people, places and events

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Go-Karts and Bumper Boats If 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.

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.

Merlots and Sauvignons Raise 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.

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Hit ‘Em Far and Straight Top 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 bentgrass 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.

Fast Facts n 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.

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Take You Out to the Ball Game They 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.

Air to There The 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.

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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 St. Visit www.musiccitystar.org for current train schedules.

Mt. Juliet At A Glance POPULATION (2008 Special Census) Mt. Juliet: 25,000 Wilson County: 106,000

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LOCATION Mt. Juliet is in Middle Tennessee, 17 miles east of Nashville.

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BEGINNINGS Mt. Juliet was formed in 1835 and was the last town incorporated in Wilson County.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Mt. Juliet/West Wilson County Chamber of Commerce 46 W. Caldwell Street Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Phone: (615) 758-3478 Fax: (615) 754-8595 www.mtjulietchamber.com

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Providence community is packed with amenities Story By Kevin Litwin Photography By brian mccord

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

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

Shopping Is Hopping A 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

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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 Thought Providence 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 Add He 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.”

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Clockwise from right: Active seniors will find many amenities at Del Webb, shopping opportunities abound at Providence MarketPlace, Providence features single-family homes, townhomes and apartments.

Providence MarketPlace 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.shop providencemarketplace .com for more info.

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What a Mt. Juliet is home to more than 40 churches Story By Kevin LitwiN

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ongregations 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 From Hinesley 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,

Find the Right Church For You Victory Baptist Church 1777 Tate Ln. St. Stephen Catholic Church 14544 Lebanon Rd. Cook’s United Methodist 7919 Lebanon Rd. Joy Church International 1019 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.”

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There’s Room in the Inn One 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 Center Hinesley 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

Cook’s United Methodist Church photo by jeff adkins

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Small Town Doing

Big Business business is booming in mt. juliet

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t. 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 JEDCB Relocating 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 Marketplace Retail 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 Rail With 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.

The Music City Star pulls into the Mt. Juliet Train Station.

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Biz Briefs Businesses – both large and small – that help define Mt. Juliet’s strong and well-balanced economic climate.

Scorecard Business At A Glance

$8 million Annual Retail Sales

$15 million Retail Sales Per Capita

$2 million Annual Hotel and Food Sales

51,168 Total number of firms Source: U.S. Census QuickFacts

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JUPITER BAND INSTRUMENTS INC. Biz: Instrument distributor Buzz: 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 store Buzz: 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

BIG BAD WOLF SMOKEHOUSE GRILL Biz: Restaurant Buzz: 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

FOUNTAIN MEDICAL SPA & BOUTIQUE Biz: Spa and boutique Buzz: 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

Chamber Report Mt. Juliet/West Wilson County Chamber Initiates Upgrades

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ark 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 Upgrades Hinseley 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 Listings Hinesley 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 Flash Hinesley 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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economic profile Business climate Mt. 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.

Economic Resources Joint Economic & Community Development Board of Wilson County 115 Castle Heights Ave. N. Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 443-1210 www.doingbiz.org

Taxes

2.25%

Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association 2108 Westwood Ave. Nashville, TN 37212 (615) 269-5233 www.mtida.org

County Sales Tax

7% State Sales Tax

Total Sales Tax

Transportation Music City Star East Corridor Commuter Rail Project www.cityofmtjuliet.org

Government Offices

Nashville International Airport 1 Terminal Drive, Suite 501 Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 275-1675 www.nashintl.com

Mt. Juliet City Hall 2425 N. Mt. Juliet Road Mt. Juliet Tennessee 37122 (615) 754-2552 www.cityofmtjuliet.org

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

Mt. Juliet/West Wilson County Chamber of Commerce 46 W. Caldwell St. Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 (615) 758-3478 www.mtjulietchamber.com

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Wilson County 228 E. Main St., Room 104 Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 444-1383 www.wilsoncountytn.com

Median Family Income (2009) Wilson County, $70,286 Tennessee, $52,910 United States, $62,363 Per Capita Income (2009) Mt. Juliet, $28,641 Per Capita Income (2009) Wilson County, $27,976 Tennessee, $23,557 United States, $27,041 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

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You’ll appreciate our inviting atmosphere and gracious staff Our domestic and imported wine list boasts a selection of over 1,000 wines from 20 different countries

Health & Wellness

Doctors in the House Health-care facilities of many kinds serve Mt. Juliet

The Emergency Room at University Medical Center-Lebanon

University Medical Center People 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

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

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.

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Summit Medical Center Almost 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.

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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.

Visit www.summitmedicalcenter.com for more info.

Lake Providence is a 1,069-home retirement community for active adults.

Providence Place of Mt. Juliet With 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.

We, the team of employee owners at Mt. Juliet Nursing and Rehabilitation, will faithfully serve those patients and families who have entrusted their care to us and through a dedicated willingness

The Gardens at Providence Place

to continuously improve our services, have a positive

Opened 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.

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influence on all those with whom we interact.

Mt. Juliet Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

What’s Online For more insight on Mt. Juliet’s health and wellness offerings, head to the health care section at imagesmtjuliet.com.

2650 N. Mt. Juliet Rd. Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 (615) 758-4100 (615) 758-5450 Fax

Home Is Where the Heart Is People Caring for People

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Arts & Culture

There’s Something About It Fine Arts Guild, Wilson County Fair, historical society, resident stars highlight Mt. Juliet culture

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

Wilson County Fair

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Drawing 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 banjopicking contest and everyone in the family has a reason to smile.

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Home of Charlie Daniels and The Bradley Barn

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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 Alliance The 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.

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Palate Pleasers A variety of tasty options await you in Mt. Juliet 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.

Rice’s Country Hams

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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.

Cracker Barrel Began Here Cracker 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.

Breeden’s Orchard A 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.

While 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.

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Toast to Tennessee

Ingredients 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

Procedure 1. 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

Come Out and Play Recreation opportunities abound in mt. juliet

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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.

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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

Cedars of Lebanon State Park/Long Hunter State Park

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.

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 900acre 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.

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.

Nashville Superspeedway At the nearby Nashville Superspeedway race track, a 1.33mile concrete track hosts a variety of NASCAR car and truck events and, together with the site's 1.8mile 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 Own Small-Town Education is big in Mt. Juliet Mt. Juliet, TN schools stand out for providing a great education in a small-town environment.

Mt. Juliet Area Colleges Cumberland 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.

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Mt. Juliet Area Private Schools

Lain Tomlinson works in Dr. Sarah S. Pierce’s General Chemistry lab in Cumberland University’s Memorial Hall.

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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.

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Mt. Juliet High School

The 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.

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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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Fall foliage at Long Hunter State Park.

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community profile Snapshot Mt. 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.

Educational Overview

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 F January Low Temperature

45.6 F January High Temperature

69.5 F July Low Temperature

88.7 F July High Temperature

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, twocampus 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.

Visit www.universitymedical center.com for details.

Income and Housing

$189,500 Average Home Price

$75,166 Household Median Income (2008 Estimate)

$189,5000 Median Home Price

$787/month Median 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%

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Through the Lens

Get the Story Behind the Photo Now that you’ve experienced Mt. Juliet through our photos, see it through the eyes of our photographers. Visit imagesmtjuliet.com to view our exclusive photographers’ blog documenting what all went into capturing those perfect moments.

From Our Photo Blog: Mt. Juliet 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.

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