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Relocation

Relocating to Wilson County Fact Sheet

  • 1.5 million people live within a one hour drive of Lebanon.
  • Approximately 36% of all travel spending in the State of Tennessee was spent within a 50 mile radius of Lebanon.
  • Prime Outlets of Lebanon had over 2.5 million visitors since 1999.
  • With 2,000,000 visitors annually, the busiest welcome center in Tennessee is 25 miles east of Lebanon on I-40.
  • Cedars of Lebanon State Park, located five miles south of Lebanon, has more than 650,000 visitors annually.
  • Lebanon’s Town Square, located two miles north of I-40, draws thousands of shoppers for antiques, boutiques, and other great retail stores.
  • The Wilson County Fair drew more than 488,000 attendees in 2017, the state’s largest fair.
  • The U.S. Travel Data Center’s report “Economic Impact of Travel on Tennessee’s Counties Report for the State of Tennessee” shows a steady increase in tourism and travel expenditures in Wilson County.
Location
County:Square Miles 583
Proximity:Nashville, 30 miles
Region:Middle, 550′ Elevation
 
2015 Median Household Income
$61,070, a 1.62% growth from the previous year.
 
Population (2000 Census)
Wilson County:128,911
Lebanon:30,262 +
Mt. Juliet:31,540 +
Watertown:1,517
 
Education (# of schools)
Elementary16
Middle5
High School4
Vocational1
Private3
 
Education (enrollment and student:teacher ratio)
Elementary10,095 and 20:1
Middle School3,419 and 20:1
High School6,026 and 18:1
 
Medical Facilities
Hospitals:1 with 225 beds
Doctors:184
Dentist:21
Nursing Homes:2
Retirement Centers:1
Assisted Living/Residential Care7
 
Churches
Protestant:72
Catholic:1
 
Recreation
Community Centers:3
Parks:6
Country Clubs:2
Golf Courses:3
Swimming Pools:3
10 Screen Theater:2
Drive-in Theater:1
Bowling Alleys:2
Playgrounds:3
Agricultural Center:1
Campgrounds:3
State Parks:2
Hotels:18 (1600 rooms)
Restaurants:100+
Bed and Breakfasts:2
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