Guide: Spend a day exploring Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Murals, trains, and Mt. Juliet — oh my. | Photo via City of Mt. Juliet
Looking to escape the buzz of Music City for a day? Look no further than the “City Between the Lakes.”
Perched north of Percy Priest Lake and south of Old Hickory Lake is Mt. Juliet, a thriving Wilson County city that has experienced major growth over the last decade. It’s located 20 miles east of downtown Nashville and offers a mix of urban amenities and small-town charm.
Need to know
You’re not the only one with your eyes set on Mt. Juliet. The area’s population grew by 15,618 residents from 2010 to 2020, making it Tennessee’s sixth fastest-growing city, according to the 2020 census. Today, ~42,000 people call this slice of Wilson County home. Wondering why? It could be Mt. Juliet’s shopping, local eats, and recreational fun — all within close reach of Music City.
Ready, set, play. | Photo by NASHtoday
Outdoors
While it’s great to be a kid in Mt. Juliet (see below), there’s plenty of outdoor fun for all ages.
Kids will love the slides, swings, and climbing structures at Charlie Daniels Park, along with tennis and basketball courts, Ava’s Splash Pad, an amphitheater, and more.
Bookmark this calendar so you don’t miss special events at Breeden’s Orchard.
Cedar Creek Sports Center boasts two 18-hole putt-putt courses, batting cages, and go karts (weekends only).
Call your golf buddies and meet up at Pine Creek Golf Course — you can’t miss the log cabin-style clubhouse.
Where to live
If you’re sold + looking to buy a home in the area, here are some housing options currently on the market:
331 Windgrove Ter. | 3 BD, 3 BA | $409,900 | Townhome with lots of natural light, hardwood floors, and back patio with a tree-lined yard.
411 Cajawa Dr. Lot 31 | 3 BD, 4 BA | $645,000 | All brick home with a large bonus room and a two-car garage.
3920 Stewarts Ferry Park | 3 BD, 3 BA | $489,900 | This home has a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, a large kitchen, and a covered back patio.
KISS: End of the Road World Tour | Monday, Oct. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $53+ | Get ready to “Rock and Roll All Nite” at the band’s final Nashville show.
Tuesday, Oct. 24
Courtyard Concerts | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. | Church Street Park, 600 Church St. | Free | Bring your lunch to NPL’s outdoor concert series — Elliott Robinson is this week’s featured musical act.
Transit Center Public Meeting | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Nashville Public Library Bordeaux Branch, 4000 Clarksville Pk. | Free | WeGo Public Transit is gathering input for the future Dr. Ernest Rip Patton, Jr. North Nashville Transit Center art installations.
Wednesday, Oct. 25
Astronomy on Tap — Halloween Edition | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Jackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch, 429B Houston St. | Cost of purchase | The brewery hosts local astronomers and scientists for a night of astronomy talks and beer.
Thursday, Oct. 26
Spooky Plant Swap | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Gardens of Babylon Landscapes, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | $20 | Trade your creepiest and most mysterious plants with fellow gardeners.
2nd Annual Halloween Costume Bike Ride | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Patagonia Nashville, 601 Overton St. | Free | Dress in costume for this 8-mile ride through areas of downtown and Midtown.
Urban Cowboy Hotels, which operates a boutique hotel and Public House Bar out of East Nashville, is bringing Urban Cowboy Public House to The Arcade downtown. The standalone bar and restaurant will open sometime next year. (Nashville Lifestyles)
Biz
A permit suggests a new restaurant will fill the North Nashville space at 924 Jefferson St. formerly occupied by EG&MC, which closed in September. Stay tuned for more details. (Nashville Business Journal)
Concert
Lainey Wilson will bring her “Country’s Cool Again” tour to Ascend Amphitheater on May 31, 2024. She’ll be joined by special guests Ian Munsick and Zach Top. Presales begin today at 10 a.m. and general sales launch Friday, Oct. 27.
Number
$12.2 million. That’s how much money LEAD Public Schools, a Nashville charter network, received from the US Department of Education’s TSL Insentive Program. This is LEAD’s second time receiving the award, which allows teachers to earn a higher salary based on performance.
Announced
Three Sumatran tiger cubs were born at the Nashville Zoo on Friday to first-time mother Anne. There are only 400-600 Sumatran tigers in the world, which makes the subspecies an endangered one. As of Sunday evening, the genders and names were not announced. (The Tennessean)
Sports
Your first round is on the Preds. Join Smashville Happy Hour and purchase a ticket for Tuesday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks to receive $10 Gnash Cash to use at Bridgestone Arena concessions. Start sipping.
Tech
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Travel
✈️ BNA is back at it
Nashville International Airport unveils its Satellite Concourse as part of BNA Vision
The shuttles, accommodating up to 69 people, will run every three minutes. | Photo via Nashville International Airport
The Nashville International Airport is anything but wingin’ it. Over the weekend, the airport flew through another BNA Vision milestone with the soft opening of its first free-standing, eight-gate Satellite Concourse (Gates C4 – C11).
Passengers can access the new addition, which mostly accommodates Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines operations, via the shuttle station from the main terminal.
The soft opening spotlighted several retail and concession options, including:
Distillery District Market | Tennessee spirits
Gulch Goods | Products by local artisans + travel essentials
Nashville Supply Co. | Local products via self-checkout stations
Bonus: Through the end of October, Bongo Java and Costa Coffee will serve travelers complimentary coffee.
Plus, expect additional concession offerings when the airport hosts its grand opening at a later date. Some of those businesses include: Bongo Java (local coffee), Fat Bottom Brewing Co. (local beer), and Jimmy John’s (sandwich chain).
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