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Mount Juliet, TN
“East Nashville's Best-Kept Suburban Secret”
$580,000
Median Price
25-35 minutes
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Complete Guide to Mount Juliet, Tennessee
Mount Juliet has transformed from a small Wilson County bedroom community into one of Middle Tennessee's most desirable suburban markets. Located just east of Nashville along I-40, Mount Juliet offers a suburban atmosphere and home prices that still provide meaningful value compared to Brentwood and Franklin. Mount Juliet is served by the Wilson County School District; for specific ratings on any zoned school, GreatSchools.org and the Tennessee Department of Education report cards are the authoritative sources. The Providence development area has brought major retail, restaurants, and entertainment to the city, giving residents an impressive range of amenities close to home. Mount Juliet's location on Percy Priest Lake gives the city exceptional recreational appeal — boating, fishing, and lake access are part of everyday life. The city is particularly popular with buyers relocating from other states who want Nashville's metro area lifestyle with more space and better value per square foot.
What's changing in Mount Juliet
Updated July 2026Providence Central
A 175-acre master-planned, mixed-use district on the south side of I-40 at Central Pike is being built as Mount Juliet's next town center, alongside a planned new interstate interchange.
Providence Central is among the largest projects reshaping Mount Juliet: a 175-acre master-planned, mixed-use development on the south side of I-40 at Central Pike, just west of South Mt. Juliet Road. Per the developer's site plan, the PUD is entitled for roughly 2.6 million square feet of commercial space — office, retail, restaurant and hotel sites ranging from 2 to 20 acres — plus approximately 800 residential units spanning multi-family, senior housing and single-family homes. The site has about 3,700 feet of frontage along I-40, 2,900 feet on Central Pike (State Route 265) and 6,100 feet along Providence Parkway (provcentral.com; Cumberland Advisors).
The development is being led by Cumberland Advisors, with joint-venture partner Nicol Investment Co. delivering the first residential piece. In July 2021 the partners broke ground on the Enclave at Providence, a 296-unit Class A apartment community (eight buildings) that began leasing in summer 2022 and finished in 2023. As part of the work, Cumberland Advisors funded the extension of Providence Parkway south to Central Pike as a five-lane spine road with 7-foot sidewalks and a 10-foot walking trail (WKRN; Nashville Post; Cumberland Advisors).
A key piece of public infrastructure tied to the corridor is a new I-40 interchange at Central Pike, designed as a diverging-diamond interchange (DDI). TDOT added the project to its 2026 10-Year Plan and estimates it at about $93.5 million; in May 2026 Mount Juliet secured a $24.6 million Federal Highway Administration grant toward the interchange and related road widening, including widening Central Pike from two lanes to five between the future interchange and Mt. Juliet Road. The grant carries a federal condition that construction begin by 2029. Preliminary engineering is underway, with right-of-way acquisition planned for 2027 (Fox17; NewsChannel5; Main Street Media of Tennessee).
A separate sizable project is underway nearby: the McFarland development at 5224 Old Lebanon Dirt Road, a 110-acre mixed-use community by developers Amit and Tulsi Patel (Tulit Investment) that broke ground March 28, 2025. Plans initially called for 300 apartments, 184 townhomes, 175 single-family homes and 35,000 square feet of commercial space, with the first single-family residents expected in the first quarter of 2026 and full buildout estimated around 2030. In May 2026, Scottsdale, Arizona-based Alliance Residential purchased roughly 10 acres within the McFarland site and filed plans for a 312-unit 'Broadstone' apartment community (Phase 1C) with about 18,000 square feet of commercial space; the revised master plan now totals as many as 674 residential units at full buildout (184 townhomes, 175 single-family homes and 312 apartments). For relocating buyers, these projects matter because they indicate where Mount Juliet's commercial activity and new housing supply are concentrating — along the Central Pike/I-40 corridor — and because the planned interchange and road widening are intended to change commute access in that part of the city over the next several years (Main Street Media of Tennessee; WKRN; Land Advisors Organization; REBusinessOnline).
- Lead developer
- Cumberland Advisors (JV partner: Nicol Investment Co.)
- Size
- 175-acre master-planned PUD
- Commercial space
- ~2.6 million sq ft entitled (office, retail, hotel, restaurant)
- Residential
- ~800 units planned; first phase Enclave at Providence = 296 apartments (groundbroke July 2021, completed 2023)
- I-40 / Central Pike interchange
- Diverging-diamond design; ~$93.5M est.; $24.6M federal grant (May 2026); construction required by 2029
- McFarland development (separate)
- 110 acres, revised master plan up to ~674 units (184 townhomes + 175 single-family homes + 312 apartments, incl. Alliance Residential's new 'Broadstone' Phase 1C purchased May 2026); ~35,000 sq ft commercial; broke ground Mar 28, 2025; buildout ~2030
What's New to Eat, Drink & Shop in Mount Juliet
Updated July 2026Mount Juliet's retail and dining scene has expanded quickly along the North Mt. Juliet Road, Lebanon Road, and Golden Bear Gateway corridors, with new chains, grocers, bakeries, and locally-owned concepts opening through 2024-2026.
CostcoOpen
Membership warehouse club at 100 Legacy Pointe Blvd near Golden Bear Gateway; roughly 160,000 square feet with an attached in-house delivery facility and a members-only fuel station.
Grocery / Food hall · opened June 2024
Sprouts Farmers MarketOpen
Natural and organic grocery store at 1919 N. Mt. Juliet Road in the Everette Downs development; the chain's first Wilson County location.
Grocery / Food hall · opened October 2025
Texas RoadhouseOpen
Casual steakhouse chain at 105 Bear Crossing in the Legacy Pointe development off Golden Bear Gateway near Costco; the brand's first Wilson County location, at roughly 8,000 square feet.
Restaurant · opened April 2026
Tholos Mediterranean RestaurantOpen
Full-service Greek and Mediterranean restaurant at 2240 N. Mt. Juliet Road.
Restaurant · opened August 2025
SurcherosOpen
Fast-casual Tex-Mex spot at 1454 Rutland Dr. serving build-your-own burritos, bowls, tacos and quesadillas.
Restaurant · opened December 2025
Keke's Breakfast CafeOpen
Breakfast and brunch cafe at 11395 Lebanon Road serving pancakes, omelets and other morning fare.
Restaurant · opened June 2025
Andy's Frozen CustardOpen
Frozen custard shop with walkup and drive-thru service at 4040 N. Mt. Juliet Road, next to The Paper Mill.
Restaurant · opened June 2025
Chipotle Mexican GrillOpen
Fast-casual Mexican chain at 11381 Lebanon Road near the intersection with N. Mt. Juliet Road; the brand's second Mount Juliet location.
Restaurant · opened February 2025
Tim HortonsOpen
Canadian coffee and bakery chain with a freestanding drive-thru at 10576 Lebanon Road serving coffee, baked goods and breakfast items.
Coffee · opened January 2026
Emeraude BakeryOpen
Old-World, French-style sourdough boulangerie at 9904 Lebanon Road where everything is made with sourdough; serves bread and pastries Tuesday through Saturday.
Grocery / Food hall · opened November 2024
Grace and Mercy KitchenOpen
Family-run soul food restaurant at 9574 Lebanon Road from Ronald and Tanika Glenn, serving meat-and-two plates, fried chicken, cornbread and soft-serve ice cream.
Restaurant · opened August 2024
K-PALDOOpen
Family-owned Korean restaurant at 11219 Lebanon Road in the Publix-anchored Mt. Juliet Village, serving Korean fried chicken and ramen in the former Oishii space.
Restaurant · opened December 2024
Starbucks (Citi Station)Open
Coffee chain location at 2059 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Suite 100 in the Citi Station development; open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Coffee · opened June 2026
Timberloft Spud & ButterOpen
Locally-owned restaurant from the Timberloft team at 2059 N. Mt. Juliet Road in the Citi Station development, specializing in slow-smoked meats and one-pound stuffed baked potatoes.
Restaurant · opened April 2026
Mellow + IvyOpen
Locally-owned plant shop at 14827 Lebanon Road carrying houseplants, pottery, plant-care goods, candles and graphic tees.
Retail · opened June 2025
Club PilatesOpen
Reformer Pilates studio at 2059 N. Mt. Juliet Road; the first tenant to open at the Citi Station development.
Fitness / Wellness · opened 2026
Casa Mezcal Mexican GrillComing soon
Sit-down Mexican restaurant planned for 11804 Lebanon Road from Martin Frias and Jessica Naranjo, in the remodeled former Psychic Readings building; will seat more than 100 with an outdoor patio.
Restaurant · opening mid-2026
Jimmy John's (Citi Station)Coming soon
Sandwich chain with a signed lease at the Citi Station development on N. Mt. Juliet Road at East Division; opening timeline not yet announced.
Restaurant · lease signed (timeline TBD)
Nicoletto's Pasta Co.Coming soon
Walkup pasta concept from the Nashville-based Nicoletto's, planned for the east side of North Mt. Juliet Road with counter service and outdoor seating; site plan approved.
Restaurant · site plan approved (timeline TBD)
Why People Love Mount Juliet
Percy Priest Lake access
Providence retail district
Wilson County schools
Strong growth trajectory
I-40 corridor access
Neighborhoods & areas in Mount Juliet
ProvidenceGreen HillNonaville areaSpringdale
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Mount Juliet Quick Facts
CountyWilson County
Median Price$580,000
Price Range$280K – $1.5M
Drive to Nashville25-35 minutes
Figures reviewed July 2026. We pull current, address-level comparables before any offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Mount Juliet?
The median home price in Mount Juliet is approximately $580,000 (as of June 2026, GNR/Redfin), with homes ranging from $280K – $1.5M.
How far is Mount Juliet from Nashville?
Mount Juliet is approximately 25-35 minutes from downtown Nashville. Exact commute time depends on traffic and your specific destination.
What's it like living in Mount Juliet, TN?
Rapid growth and exceptional value east of Nashville — Mount Juliet is having its moment.... It's commonly a fit for Lake lovers and Value buyers.
What are the popular neighborhoods or areas in Mount Juliet?
Areas commonly searched in Mount Juliet include Providence, Green Hill, Nonaville area, Springdale. Each offers a different balance of price, amenities, and lifestyle, and we can pull recent comparable sales so you decide what fits.
Who handles real estate in Mount Juliet, TN?
The Will Johnson Team (eXp Realty) works Mount Juliet regularly — a 5.0-rated team on Google and Zillow, RealTrends Verified 2026, licensed in Tennessee since 2013, and quoted as an expert source by CBS MoneyWatch and Bottom Line Personal. Call 615-265-1000 — the first conversation carries no commitment.
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