Mt. Juliet (Mount Juliet) is a city located in the western portion of Wilson County in Middle Tennessee and a small portion in Rutherford County. Mount Juliet is a suburb of Nashville, located approximately 17 miles east of downtown. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.6 square miles.
Recent annexations along the east side of South Rutland Road and a land swap with Lebanon have increased Mount Juliet’s geographical area to approximately 21.78 square miles.
Mt. Juliet (Mount Juliet) was formed in 1835 and became incorporated as a city in 1972. It received its name from a castle in Kilkenny County, Ireland. Known as the Purple Martin Capitol of Tennessee, Mt. Juliet is home to country music stars Charlie Daniels and Tracy Lawrence.
Mt Juliet’s official city slogan is “The City Between the Lakes” due to its close proximity to Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River) to the north and Percy Priest Lake (Stones River) to the south, both are man-made reservoirs.
The city has the largest shopping complex between Nashville and Knoxville, with hundreds of restaurants and shops.
Mt. Juliet (Mount Juliet) offers the charm of small town life amid scenic rolling hills and sparkling lakes, and recently ranked by the Progressive Farmer as the nation’s eighth “Most Livable Small Community.”
Mt. Juliet, TN (Mount Juliet, TN) Climate
Mt. Juliet (Mount Juliet) has a mild climate and gets about 55 inches of rain per year. Snowfall is 5 inches. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 128. On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in Mount Juliet. July high is around 89 degrees and January low is 30 degrees.
Mt. Juliet, TN (Mount Juliet, TN) Population
As of 2011, the population of Mount Juliet is 18,727. There are 1,043 people per square mile (population density). The median age is 37.1. 62.76% of people in Mount Juliet are married and 9.58% are divorced. The average household size is 2.71 people. 48.01% of people are married with children and 59.51% have children and are single.
Mt. Juliet, TN (Mount Juliet, TN) Economy
In 2010, Mt. Juliet (Mount Juliet) was named as Tennessee’s #1 “Most Business Friendly City” by the Tennessee Center for Policy Research. Mt. Juliet is known for its prosperity and has experienced continuous population and business growth over the last decade. It also has one of the lowest tax rates in Tennessee.
The unemployment rate in Mount Juliet is 7.90%, with job growth of 2.15%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 36.40%. Mount Juliet sales tax rate is 9.25%. The income per capita is $30,662, which includes all adults and children. The median household income in Mt. Juliet (Mount Juliet) is $73,046.
Most Common Industries in Mt. Juliet, TN (Mount Juliet, TN)
- Retail trade (13%)
- Manufacturing (12%)
- Construction (12%)
- Transportation and warehousing (8%)
- Wholesale trade (7%)
- Health care and social assistance (7%)
- Accommodation and food services (6%)
Largest Employers in Mt. Juliet, TN (Mount Juliet, TN)
- Environmental Science Corp.
- Cumberland University
- Perma-Pipe
- Orchid Automation Systems, Inc.
- Hartmann Luggage, Inc.
- Campbell Hausfeld
- Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
- Nutro Products
- MEDIAmail Packaging & Fulfillment
- Rock-Tenn Co.
- Toshiba America Consumer Products, LLC
- IBEW
- CEVA Logistics
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Mt. Juliet, TN (Mount Juliet, TN) Population by Employment
- Management, Business, and Financial Operations 20.52%
- Professional and Related Occupations 24.06%
- Service 11.95%
- Sales and Office 32.02%
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0.03%
- Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance 10.80%
- Production, Transportation, and Material Moving 16.41%
Mt. Juliet, TN (Mount Juliet, TN) Real Estate and Housing Statistics
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Mt. Juliet, TN (Mount Juliet, TN) Public Schools and Education
Mt. Juliet (Mount Juliet) does not have its own city school system. All schools are operated by the Wilson County School District. Mount Juliet schools spend $3,976 per student. There are 16 pupils per teacher, 523 students per librarian, and 441 children per counselor.
- Mt. Juliet Elementary
- W.A. Wright Elementary
- Lakeview Elementary
- Elzie D. Patton Elementary
- Stoner Creek Elementary
- West Elementary
- Rutland Elementary
- Gladeville Elementary
- Mt. Juliet Middle School
- West Wilson Middle School
Future Wilson County Schools in Mt. Juliet, TN (Mount Juliet, TN) include:
- Rutland Elementary 3-5
- Rutland/Gladeville Middle
Mt. Juliet High School is located just outside the city limits, although many students within the city are also zoned to Wilson Central High School, located in Lebanon.
Colleges/Universities in or nearest to Mt. Juliet, TN (Mount Juliet, TN)
- Volunteer State Community College (Gallatin, TN)
- Nashville Auto Diesel College Inc (Nashville, TN)
- Trevecca Nazarene University (Nashville, TN)
- Belmont University (Nashville, TN)
- Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
- Lipscomb University (Nashville, TN)
- Tennessee State University (Nashville, TN)
Hospitals/Medical Centers nearest to Mt. Juliet, TN (Mount Juliet, TN)
- University Medical Center Hospital
- Summit Medical Center
- Vanderbilt Heart Lebanon
- St. Thomas Heart
- Wilson County Health Department
- Vanderbilt Medical Center
Mt. Juliet, TN (Mount Juliet, TN) Parks and Community Centers
- Mt. Juliet Community Center
- Charlie Daniels Park
- Mundy Sports Complex
- South Mt. Juliet Ball Park
Mt. Juliet, TN (Mount Juliet, TN) Transportation
Mt. Juliet is bordered by I-40, I-24, I-65 and SR-840 and all roads lead through the city. Mt. Juliet (Mount Juliet) is only 15 minutes from Nashville International airport and has one of newest commuter rail lines in the nation. The average one-way commute in Mount Juliet takes 31 minutes. 85% of commuters drive their own car alone and 8% carpool with others.
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