Wilson County is perhaps best known as the home of the Cracker Barrel corporation, franchisers of the Cracker Barrel restaurant chain where millions customers gobble up "country cookin’" and shop for delightful down-home treasures each and every year. But Wilson County has much more to offer than good home-style cooking. Major cities include Lebanon, the county seat with just over 20,000 citizens, Mt. Juliet with a population of just over 20,000 and Watertown with just a few thousand residents. This population is eager to work, and enthusiastic about the future. Developers looking for Wilson county land for sale will find plenty of space for manufacturing, agricultural and residential growth.
The charming area of Wilson County is not only home base to Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores, and home to approximately 90,000 residents, but the county is also nationally-recognized by millions of race fans for the one-hundred-twenty-five million dollar Nashville Superspeedway, where both stock cars and Indy-style Formula One cars rumble around its concrete track. Additionally, the Wilson County Fair has been recognized as the best fair in the state of Tennessee drawing over one-hundred thousand visitors each fall. Less than 20 minutes from downtown Nashville "Music City USA," the city of Lebanon is home to Cumberland University and an intriguing downtown with beautifully-preserved historic buildings and antique shops.
Lebanon, once called "one of the prettiest of Tennessee’s country towns" is experiencing some of the highest population growth in the state of Tennessee, with a thirty-three percent increase since 1990. The city features easy Interstate access and the new four-lane state route 840, putting goods and services within a one day drive to nearly three-fourths of the U.S. Population. Lebanon’s municipal airport accommodates corporate jets, and the city is just 25 minutes from the Nashville International Airport.
Historically, because of its central location, Lebanon quickly evolved into a center for the Second Army's World War II maneuvers. "Old Blood and Guts" General George Patton's tanks rumbled through the town before deployment into Europe. The Cumberland University campus stood as headquarters for the war games and a monument remains today to recognizes those events. The University continues to enrich the community with nearly one thousand students choosing more than sixty different majors. Lebanon is also within easy driving distance to Middle Tennessee State University and the renowned Vanderbilt University.
Residents aren’t the only ones who enjoy all that Wilson County has to offer. Several golf courses are available for nearly year-round recreation, along with the Cedars of Lebanon State Park just south of Lebanon, which entertains more than 650,000 visitors each year. Plus, neighboring Nashville is just minutes away and includes an abundance of recreation opportunities including Tennessee Titans Football, Southeastern Conference Basketball and Football at Vanderbilt University and fine dining and accommodations at Opryland Hotel. Wilson County is home to several notable residents including NASCAR drivers Casey Atwood and Bobby Hamilton, rock musicians Adrian Belew and the Kings of Leon, and country music stars Charlie Daniels and Erika Jo Herigas.
The climate is another major perk of owning Wilson County acreage. Wilson County enjoys mild winters and warm summers with average summer temperatures near 90 degrees and winter lows averaging around the freezing mark. There’s plenty of rain to keep the area lush and green, but farmlands won’t suffer from too much snow in this beautiful climate. The year-round mild climate means plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation during every season.
Household incomes in Wilson County are well above average for the state with home ownership at nearly 80 percent. Additionally, the values of Wilson County homes are also well above average, creating a stable real estate market. If you’re considering purchasing Wilson county land for sale and development, you’ll find plenty of options available to you, ranging from 50 to 500 acres. Wilson County exceeds graduation and attendance rates for averages in Tennessee, and the City of Lebanon is among the top ten school systems in teacher salaries. Private schools are available.
Wilson County mixes "down home" goodness with "big city" technology to create an exceptional quality of life. Watertown hosts the Mile Long Yard Sale every April and September along with the Watertown Jazz Festival. The city of Mt. Juliet is known as the Purple Martin Capital of the World and is called the city between the lakes because of its proximity to Old Hickory and Percy Priest lakes. Mt. Juliet is also home to country music legend Charlie Daniels and his Twin Pines Ranch, sponsoring a nationally-recognized rodeo each year.
When you’re ready to explore all that Wilson County real estate has to offer, you’ll want to partner with the local real estate professionals who offer high-quality, personalized service throughout every real estate transaction. The father-and-son team of Homer and Kent Dudley combine more than 30 years of real estate experience with more than 20 years of experience in investments and financial planning. You’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing you’re in a no-pressure environment and you’re in good hands with the Dudleys. Feel free to browse through the MLS listings of Wilson County acreage and homes for sale, and when you’re ready to book an appointment, call the best team in the business. For more information, complete the online request form or contact Homer directly at (615) 598-7435 or contact Kent at (615) 202-7963.
Wilson County Community Profile
Welcome to beautiful Wilson County, Tennessee, where folks are friendly and land for sale is plentiful. Wilson County is perhaps best well-known as the home of the famed Cracker Barrel Corporation, but this down-home region of midstate Tennessee has a lot to offer residents and property owners.
According to figures reported during the 2000 U.S. Census, approximately 90,000 people call Wilson County home, in a total of approximately 33,000 households. About 25,600 families live here in Wilson County, where real estate is diverse and abundant, and well spread-out with a population density of about 156 people per square mile.
Wilson County is an excellent place to raise a family, as evidenced by the high percentage of households that include children under the age of 18 (nearly 40%). The demographic makeup of most Wilson County homes includes mostly married couples, with an average family size of 3 individuals. The age spread is fairly even, with more than half of all residents falling between the ages of 25 and 65, and a median age of 36 years old. Overall, the residents of Wilson County are above-average financially, with an average household income of approximately $50,000 annually.
Right in the heart of Wilson County real estate, you’ll find the county seat of Lebanon – pronounced “LEB-non” by the locals. With a total population of only about 20,000 residents, Lebanon is just east of Nashville, near the estate of former U.S. President Andrew Jackson. Just outside Lebanon, you’ll find the Nashville Superspeedway, to the delight of residents and visitors alike. Lebanon is also home to the Cracker Barrel headquarters as well as Cumberland University, a small, private liberal arts school. Regional banks are headquartered in Lebanon, making the town somewhat of a banking center.
Another town of note within Wilson County is Mt. Juliet. Some dissention remains over the origin of the town’s name, with some claiming that the town was named after the cocktail called a Mint Julep. Other historians suggest the name was derived from an early settler named Julie Gleaves. Mt. Juliet experienced explosive growth and was finally incorporated in 1972, when Interstate 40 was created just south of town.
Mt. Juliet covers a total geographic area of only 20 square miles and consists of a population of about 20,000. The town’s official slogan is “The City Between the Lakes,” as it is situated between two man-made reservoirs: Old Hickory Lake to the north and Percy Priest Lake to the south.
Within the city limits of Mt. Juliet, you’ll find one public high school and two public middle schools, as well as one private school servicing kindergarten through twelfth grade. Residents also have access to institutions in the outstanding Wilson County School District. However, a number of private schools are available in the nearby vicinity for families seeking private education.
The remainder of Wilson County is mainly comprised of smaller towns and rural areas, with the tiny town of Watertown as the third incorporated city in the County. Watertown is home to less than 4,000 residents in approximately 550 households.
For information about Wilson County acreage, homes for sale and midstate real estate, contact local experts Homer and Kent Dudley. Together, this father-and-son team offers more than 30 years of real estate experience combined with more than 20 years of experience in investments and financial planning. Feel free to browse the MLS listings, and when you’re ready to book an appointment, complete the online request form or contact Homer directly at (615) 598-7435 or contact Kent at (615) 202-7963.
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