Mount Juliet, Tennessee facts for kids

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City
City of Mt. Juliet
Seal
Motto(s):  City Between The Lakes
Location of Mount Juliet in Wilson County, Tennessee.
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
County	Wilson
Incorporated	1972
Named for	Mount Juliet Estate (County Kilkenny, Ireland)
Government
• Type	Commission-City Manager
Area
• Total	25.38 sq mi (65.74 km2)
• Land	25.06 sq mi (64.91 km2)
• Water	0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2)
Elevation	683 ft (208 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	39,289
• Density	1,477.50/sq mi (605.33/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	37121 (P.O. boxes) 37122 (gen. delivery) 37138 (northwestern gen. delivery)
Area code(s)	615, 629
FIPS code	47-50780
Website	www.mtjuliet-tn.gov

Mt. Juliet (also referred to as Mount Juliet) is a city located in western Wilson County, Tennessee. A suburb of Nashville, it is approximately 17 miles (27 km) east of downtown Nashville. Mt. Juliet is located mostly between two major national east-west routes, Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 70. As of the 2020 United States census, Mount Juliet has a population of approximately 39,289 people. Mt. Juliet is the largest city in Wilson County. The official city charter has the name listed as Mt. Juliet; however, the United States Postal Service lists its name as Mount Juliet.

History

Mt. Juliet was formed in 1835 and 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 the Mount Juliet Estate, a manor house in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is the only U.S. city with this name.

Geography

Sign on Mt. Juliet Road (Highway 171) welcoming commuters to Mt. Juliet.

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) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km²) 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

Mt. Juliet has claimed to be the "fastest-growing city in Tennessee," and it does qualify for this distinction considering growth from 2000 to 2015 for Tennessee cities with a population over 10,000. In recent years, Thompsons Station in Williamson County and Spring Hill in Williamson County have grown by a larger percentage.

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 39,289 people, 11,969 households, and 9,412 families residing in the city.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 23,671 people, 8,562 households, and 6,674 families residing in the city. The population density was 958.34 persons per square mile, and the housing unit density was 346.64 units per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 86.92% White, 6.70% Black or African American, 2.47% Asian, 0.44% Native American, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.42% from other races, and 2.00% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origins were 3.32% of the population.

Of the 8,562 households, 41.35% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 62.14% were married couples living together, 4.04% had a male householder with no wife present, 11.77% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.05% were non-families. 17.96% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.49% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.68% under the age of 18, 62.57% ages 18 to 64, and 8.75% ages 65 and over. The median age was 35.7 years. 52.00% of the population was female and 48.00% was male.

The median household income was $70,102, and the median family income was $76,585. Males had a median income of $52,841, versus $41,179 for females. The per capita income was $28,699. About 4.6% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 and over.

Transportation

Interstate 40 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. Interstate 40 has two exits in the city.

Mt. Juliet serves as a stop on the Music City Star commuter rail service from Nashville to Lebanon, operating over freight carrier Nashville and Eastern Railroad. The Music City star has stations in downtown Nashville, Donelson, Hermitage, Mt. Juliet, Martha (State Route 109), and Lebanon. The Music City Star also runs trains for Tennessee Titans games, New Year's Eve, Wilson County Fair, other events downtown Nashville.

For commercial air traffic, Mt. Juliet contains Nashville International Airport, located 9 miles (14 km) west of the city via Interstate 40.

Recreation

Cedar Creek Beach

Mt. Juliet has five public parks:

• Charlie Daniels Park (named in honor of the musician who makes his home in Mt. Juliet) is home to tennis courts, a large children's playground, the city's youth football fields, and the Mt. Juliet Community Center (a public meeting place and gymnasium). The parks also has a "splash pad" for children in the summer months.
• Sgt. Jerry Mundy Memorial Park (named in honor of a city police officer killed in the line of duty on July 9, 2003) features four softball 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 ¾ acre fenced-in area allowing people and their dog playspace.
• Robinson Park is an 11-acre park on Mt. Juliet Rd. (next to Robinson Crossing). It hosts a ½ mile wraparound hiking trail and outdoor fitness equipment. The park offers homes to birds, bees, bats, lady bugs, and butterflies. Robinson Park is a Certified Wildlife Habitat.
• Jones Family Park hosts a sand volleyball court, Frisbee Golf Range, a walking trail, and picnic areas. It also offers a ½ acre fenced in "Bark Park" for dogs to enjoy and a miniature Frisbee Golf Course.
• Cedar Creek Access Area (Old Hickory Lake)

Three state parks are located within a 30-minute drive of the city:

• Long Hunter State Park, 7 miles (11 km) to the south.
• Bicentennial Mall State Park, app. 18 miles (29 km) to the west in downtown Nashville.
• Cedars of Lebanon State Park, app. 20 miles (32 km) to the southeast.

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.

Geese crossing at Cedar Creek Roadway

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. Ambulance service are provided by WEMA (the Wilson Emergency Management Agency). The city has a combination career and volunteer Fire Department (MJFD) with one station on Belinda Parkway and another station located on Hill Street. MJPD is currently in discussions to open a third fire station on the north side of Mt. Juliet. There is one WEMA fire station also within the city limits. Mt. Juliet has a new police station near Charlie Daniels Park on the city's northwest side. In December 2008, the Mt. Juliet Police Department Animal Control Division opened a shelter on Industrial Drive.

Education

Mt. Juliet's public schools are operated by the Wilson County School District.

Elementary schools that serve Mt. Juliet include Mt. Juliet Elementary School, Elzie D. Patton Elementary School, W. A. Wright Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School, and Rutland Elementary School (for sections south of Interstate 40). Middle schools that serve Mt. Juliet include Mt. Juliet Middle School, West Wilson Middle School, and Gladeville Middle School (for sections south of I-40). Most of Mt. Juliet is zoned to Mt. Juliet High School. The northwestern portion of the city is zoned to Green Hill High School, while areas south of I-40 are zoned to Wilson Central High School.

Mount Juliet Christian Academy is in Mount Juliet.

Notable people

• Muriel Bevis, athlete

• Bjorn Bjorholm, bonsai artist
• Levi Brown, professional football player
• Amanda Butler, basketball coach
• Alysha Clark, professional basketball player
• Bobby Hamilton, NASCAR driver
• Michael Jasper, professional football player
• Chase Montgomery, NASCAR driver
• Don Ray, professional basketball player
• Dale Wainwright, Texas Supreme Court
• Barry Wilmore, astronaut
• Ross Winn, politician

Musicians

• Adrian Belew
• Owen Bradley
• Charlie Daniels
• Sid Harkreader
• Chloe Kohanski
• Erika Jo
• Tracey Lawrence
• Loretta Lynn
• Collin Raye
• Leon Russell
• David P. Sartor
• Leroy Van Dyke
• Darryl Worley
• Johnnie Wright

Images for kids

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  Dating back to the mid-1800s Cook's United Methodist Church is one of the oldest churches in Mt. Juliet

See also

In Spanish: Mount Juliet para niños