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Lebanon, TN

Lebanon, is a city in Wilson County, east of Nashville.  Lebanon is also referred to as Cedar-City” because of the abundance of cedar trees in the area. Lebanon has a combination of history and progress. It is the county seat located in the heart of Wilson County. Since the city’s beginning in 1801 Lebanon has grown from an agricultural/livestock community into a blend of residential and commercial. Lebanon has maintained its small town charm. Located just minutes from Nashville on I-40, its convenient location has contributed to a strong industrial base and a thriving economy. Lebanon is known as the home to the headquarters of Cracker Barrel Ole Country Stores, and Cumberland University. It is also home to large distribution centers for Genesco and Bridgestone.

Before being settled by European settlers, Lebanon was dotted with mounds and sites of fortified villages of the prehistoric Native American Indians. It was their hunting grounds, where wild game abounded in the cane brakes and cedar forests.

Lebanon, originally called “one of the prettiest of Tennessee’s country towns”, became a center of commerce, culture and education. Cumberland University opened in September, 1842 with 45 students. Its first permanent building, located on the southeastern corner of College and East Spring Streets, near the Town Square, was burned during the Civil War. The new building at the present location was built in 1896.

After the Civil War, industry and transportation expanded into the town with the Tennessee and Pacific Railroad, Tennessee Central Railroad , Lebanon Woolen Mills  and the Gulf Red Cedar Company.

Lebanon was home to the famous Castle Heights Military Academy, established in 1902. The school was originally a prestigious private boys and girls school, but was later changed to an all-male military academy. The school closed in the 1980′s, following the decline of military schools during the Vietnam War era. The school’s “Main” building is now preserved as the City of Lebanon Administration Building (City Hall).

Lebanon became the center of the Second Army’s World War II maneuvers. General George Patton’s tanks rumbled through the town before deployment to Europe. The Cumberland University campus was the headquarters and a monument there commemorates those events.

After the War, Lebanon experienced business and industrial growth with the opening of the first Industrial Park in Tennessee by Mayor William D. Baird.

Nashville International Airport is only 25 minutes away. The Lebanon Municipal Airport, 760 Franklin Road, services a wide variety of commercial and private aircraft, with a 5,000 foot runway and several modern T-hangers and corporate hangers. It is one of four base locations for Nashville’s Vanderbilt Life Flight servicing the area. The airport provides fuel and maintenance services, and rental car services are available.

The Music City Star Commuter Rail, the first of its kind in Tennessee, originates in Lebanon with destination to Nashville. The train also runs special events to Nashville.

Lebanon‘s busy and historic Town Square is a popular tourist destination. The site of a civil war battle, it is famous for its 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, TN Neighborhoods

New and previously owned housing are available in Lebanon which offers all the conveniences of grocery and convenience stores, restaurants and other shopping outlets while still maintaining the small town environment.  In 2007, the City of Lebanon was chosen as a pilot community by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Cumberland Region Tomorrow for a “Blueprint for America — Visioning Workshop”.
The City of Lebanon was selected to participate in this exciting visioning workshop based on our great potential for Transit Oriented Development around the Music City Star Station. As the outlying hub for the first commuter rail transportation line into downtown Nashville, great potential exists in a plan to guide future development to support access to nearby commuter rail services and revitalization of downtown and nearby neighborhoods.

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Lebanon, TN Demographics and Education

The population of Lebanon, TN is approximately 20,235 people with the median age being 35 years of age. Of the population 82.89% White, 13.78% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.00% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.26% of the population.

Lebanon, TN has 7,987 households out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together.  Lebanon, TN has a median income for a household is $ 35,118, and the median income for a family is $ 45,094.

Lebanon offers many opportunities for education.  The Lebanon Special School District (LSSD) serves elementary through junior high, while the Wilson County School District serves elementary through high school.

Cumberland University is located in the City of Lebanon. Founded in 1842, Cumberland University offers a variety of educational, athletic, and social experiences to enhance the learning opportunities of the current student body. The university has an exceptional academic program steeped in the liberal arts. Athletic teams regularly compete for conference and national championships.

Lebanon, TN Geography and Climate

Lebanon is a little more than 38 square miles in size, with the ability to grow to be more than 90 square miles. Cities within Tennessee often have what is referred to as an Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) which is how they expand their area. Being less than 28 miles from downtown Nashville, Lebanon is part of the Nashville market region and is home to the headquarters for both Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and Lochinvar Water Heaters. Logistics and distribution facilities including Bridgestone/Firestone (tire distribution), Famous Footwear and Genesco (shoes), Performance Food Group (food), and TNT Logistics (auto parts) also call Lebanon home. Within Lebanon, there are seventeen major industrial manufacturers/distribution facilities with more than 100 employees each.Lebanon has a moderate climate, with July being the hottest month and January being the coldest month. March and May are usually the wettest months. It is not uncommon for Lebanon to have some snow, but it never seems to last long.

Lebanon, TN Parks & Recreation

If recreation is what you are seeking, plan to spend time in Lebanon’s Don Fox Community Park. The 40 + acre public park includes a 20,000 sq.ft. stockade playground, 60 ft. diameter wading pool, sand volleyball courts, picnic pavilions, and Cedar City Trail. This 3.5 mile long greenway bike/walk trail follows along a beautiful creek. Lebanon has completed a 56,000 sq. ft. family recreation and aquatics facility. Open to the public, the Jimmy Floyd Family Center has a gym, fitness and aerobic areas, racquetball, huge indoor/outdoor swimming pools and much more. Just a few miles south of the Lebanon is Cedars of Lebanon State Park, where 600,000 visitors come each year to enjoy swimming, horseback riding and camping. For other recreation, visit the area golf courses, lakes, bowling alleys and the Lebanon tennis courts.

Map of Lebanon, TN 37087, 37088, 37090

Lebanon, TN Real Estate Homes for Sale

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