Lebanon, Tennessee Relocation Guide
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Population: 20,235 Located in Wilson County
Lebanon, Tennessee is a flourishing community located in the heart of Wilson County. Even with a population more than 20,000, Lebanon has successfully maintained its small town charm. Located on I-40 and just minutes from Nashville, its convenient location has contributed to a strong industrial base and a thriving economy. Lebanon is well known as home of the headquarters of Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores, Hartmann Luggage and Cumberland University. It is also home to many other manufacturers including Dell Computer Corporation and Toshiba America. Lebanon¹s real estate market is still going strong with a large variety of housing options ranging in price from $85,000 to more than a million, depending on the area of county. The housing market here continues to climb, with lots of retirees relocating to the region because of Lebanon¹s location, recreation, housing, and other amenities. Lebanon has six high schools, three private schools and more than 25 elementary and middle schools all in close proximity to surrounding homes, which makes walking to school easier for the kids. As for the academics, test scores in previous years have proven to be higher than the national average, possibly due in part to the school system¹s newly-adopted Tennessee Scholars program. Students who graduate as a distinguished Tennessee Scholar are eligible for scholarships, grants and incentives to work in local industries. Cumberland University also makes its home in Lebanon with its outstanding business and nursing programs. Lebanon also has a couple of vocational schools offering many options for success to its leaders of tomorrow. The nearby Nashville International Airport is only 25 minutes away, and the Lebanon Municipal Airport accommodates small corporate jets. Lebanon's busy and historic Town Square is a popular tourist destination. The site of a civil war battle, it is also famous for it's many antiques, gifts and collectible stores. Lebanon's downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been featured in many national and regional publications, including Southern Living magazine. Self-guided tours of Lebanon and its historical attractions are available. Arrangements can also be made for small groups to tour Cracker Barrel Headquarters. Wilson County's newest attraction is Monster Racing at Nashville Superspeedway. Book a group or come by yourself for the drive of your life. Named Monster Racing after the Monster Mile in Dover, Delaware, you get an opportunity to ride or drive around Nashville Superspeedway in a real race car! With its inaugural race held in April 2001, the facility now holds regular tours. It is a 1.33 mile oval, concrete track with the capacity to seat 50,000. When the entire complex is complete, it will have a 5/8 mile paved oval short track, 1.80 mile road course, a Legends track, a drag strip, and a clay oval track. The Grand Ole Opry is a 25-minute drive from Lebanon, with group rates and transportation by bus available. The new Country Music Hall of Fame had its grand opening in May of 2001. Also, don¹t miss the downtown tour of Nashville where a step-on guide will inform you of many areas of interest in the area. If "cruisin" the Cumberland River sounds enticing, then board the General Jackson for an afternoon of dining and entertainment. If you love football, the Tennessee Titans play at the Coliseum, and if you are a hockey fan, the Nashville Predators play at the Gaylord Entertainment Center - all just 35 minutes from Lebanon! Wilson County is the home to the largest county fair in the State of Tennessee (The Wilson County Fair). Last year, more than 466,000 people attended. Antique lovers will be pleased to know that Lebanon is known as "The Antique City of the South" with more than 20 antique stores in the county to include Mt. Juliet and Watertown. There is also an outlet mall, Prime Outlets, that has more than 60 name brand stores. Parkland Flea Market and Shopper's Alley are two weekend flea markets. The area also has many retail stores, grocery stores and convenience stores. The rural city of Watertown hosts a passenger train 17 times each year bringing people to their many destination venues. In addition to several golf courses, Lebanon is home to two state parks for swimming, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, camping and fishing. There are also three local parks for walking, running or biking. The City of Lebanon recently received a $750,000 grant from the State of Tennessee to complete a walking and greenways trail. Also worthy of discovery is the Jimmy Floyd Family Center, where you can play racquetball, go swimming, do aerobics, lift weights and do all things staying fit. There are also four to five other health clubs located throughout Wilson County, encouraging health and fitness for all. Wilson County is also known as ³the volunteer county,² with more than 300 volunteers for the fair board and more than 2,000 event volunteers. There is approximately 825 members and more than 250 active volunteers throughout the local Chamber. As far as safety is concerned, Lebanon has beefed up its efforts by involving a teenage explorer's program through the local police and sheriff departments. Officials say the crime rate has gone on a steady decline in past years and local officers continually promote safety and encourage students to stay away from drugs. Residents of Lebanon provide a friendly welcome to all visitors. As local entertainer Charlie Danies states, "It's great to be alive and live in Lebanon and Wilson County Tennessee.² Note: Some information courtesy of http://www.lebanontn.org/ |
