Lebanon is a flourishing community located in the heart of Wilson County. 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 County Stores, Hartmann Luggage and Cumberland University. It is also home to many other manufacturers including Dell Computer Corporation and Toshiba America.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Housing Cost
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.
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 24,103. Lebanon covers 29.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 531 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 370087, 37088, 37090 - Area code: 615
Weather
Lebanon, TN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 24.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Lebanon is 54.47 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 5.58 Inches.
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