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Mount Juliet, Tennessee

Called the "City Between the Lakes" for its position between Old Hickory Lake and Percy Priest Lake, Mount Juliet is one of Tennessee's fastest-growing cities and a popular east Nashville suburb in Wilson County.
Founded 1835 | Population 43,000 | Peak 43,000 (2024) | County Wilson County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Mount Juliet, Tennessee

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1835Founded: Between Lakes.
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1855Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Mount Juliet.
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1972Incorporated: Mount Juliet was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010Modern Era: Mount Juliet continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1835 Culture
Founded
1855 Transport
Railroad Era
1972 Government
Incorporated
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Fastest-growing TN.
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City Between Lakes.
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E Nashville.
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Mount Juliet is located in Wilson County, Tennessee.
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Mount Juliet was founded in 1835.

Famous People from Mount Juliet, Tennessee

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Caleb Followill
Composer, Singer · Born Jan 14, 1982 · Age 44
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