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Guide updated October 2026

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Mount Juliet, TN

“A Wilson County Suburb on Old Hickory Lake”

$580,000
Median Price (as of June 2026, GNR/Redfin)
25-35 minutes
To Nashville

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The quick answer

Mount Juliet is a Wilson County city about 25-35 minutes east of Nashville along I-40, with a median home price of $580,000 (June 2026, GNR/Redfin). It sits on Percy Priest Lake with boating access, and the Providence area anchors major retail and dining. It suits buyers who want lake access east of Nashville.

Complete Guide to Mount Juliet, Tennessee

Mount Juliet has transformed from a small Wilson County bedroom community into a suburban market in its own right. Located just east of Nashville along I-40, Mount Juliet offers a suburban atmosphere with a range of housing types and lot sizes. Mount Juliet is served by the Wilson County School District; for specific ratings on any zoned school, 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 draws buyers relocating from other states who want Nashville's metro area lifestyle with more space.

Homes for sale in Mount Juliet right now

Showing the 6 most recently listed

380 homes for sale in Mount Juliet right now

Active listings as of 2026-10-18 · Source: Realtracs via MLS GRID

Median asking price (not a sale price)
$639,900
as of 2026-09-06 · n=455 listings
Median days on market (incl. 0-day presales)
13.5 days
the three months ending 2026-07-31 · n=386 closings · Includes new-construction presales the MLS records at 0 days.
Months of supply (trailing-12 pace)
4.4 months
as of 2026-09-06 · n=1,263 closings

Source: Realtracs via MLS GRID · retrieved 2026-09-06

837 Ava Ln↓ $25,000

$799,900

837 Ava Ln

Mount Juliet, TN, 37122

5 bd 4 ba 3,832 sq ftBuilt 2022

Baird Farms Ph3c · Finished basement · Main-level primary

“Lender Cary Ann with CMG providing $8,000 towards Buyer closing costs. Most beautiful &…”

2 days on market

Listed by Vastland Realty Group, LLC · MLS# 3611061

Active · (615) 678-4480

495 Page Dr1 / 6

$510,000

495 Page Dr

Mount Juliet, TN, 37122

3 bd 2 ba 2,172 sq ftBuilt 1979

Caravelle Sec 2 · Pool · Single level

“Welcome home to this spacious three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family home situated on…”

11 days on market

Listed by Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS · MLS# 3546522

Active · (615) 444-8200

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Questions people ask about Mount Juliet

Is Mount Juliet, TN a good place to live?

Mount Juliet is a Wilson County city due east of Nashville on Interstate 40, and the two things that define it are Providence and the lake. Providence is the retail and dining district built off the interstate interchange — it is where most of the shopping in eastern Wilson County happens. On the south side, the town touches J. Percy Priest Lake, with boat access and shoreline parks.

It also has something almost nothing else around Nashville has: a commuter rail stop. The WeGo Star runs the Nashville-to-Lebanon line and stops here. If a train instead of I-40 appeals to you, that is a real differentiator; if you want a historic downtown square, Mount Juliet is not the town that has one.

What should I know before moving to Mount Juliet, TN?

Orientation: Wilson County is directly east of Davidson County, and Mount Juliet is its western end — the first town out of Nashville on I-40. It is a separate city with its own government and school district, and it sits between the Nashville line and Lebanon, the county seat.

What tends to surprise people is how much of the town is newer. Mount Juliet grew fast and much of the housing stock reflects that, so you will see a lot of subdivisions built in the last two decades and comparatively little pre-war housing. Green Hill, the Nonaville area and the neighborhoods around Providence each have a different feel; walk them before you decide.

What is the commute from Mount Juliet to Nashville really like?

About 25 to 35 minutes to downtown Nashville. I-40 west is the default and it is a straight shot, but the Donelson-to-downtown stretch is where morning traffic stacks up.

The alternative worth knowing about is the WeGo Star commuter train, which runs from Lebanon through Mount Juliet into downtown on a weekday schedule. It does not fit everyone's hours, but it is a genuine option that most Nashville suburbs cannot offer. Lebanon Road and Old Hickory Boulevard are the surface fallbacks when I-40 is stopped.

Is there new construction in Mount Juliet, TN?

Yes. Mount Juliet has active new-construction communities, and Providence Central is the large mixed-use project reshaping the retail core beside them.

On a new build the contract is the builder's and the on-site agent works for the builder — that is not a criticism, it is just the structure. Bring your own representation to the first visit — it is little or no cost to you; how it is paid is settled per offer, in writing, and after you register on site your options narrow.

How do I check schools and crime data for Mount Juliet, TN?

We don't rate schools and we don't characterize any area as safe or otherwise — those are your calls to make, from the official record, and an agent who makes them for you is doing you a disservice. What we will do is hand you the primary sources and get out of the way.

Zoning is set by address, not by subdivision name, so the district's own school-locator tool is the only answer that holds for the specific house you're looking at. Our sources page links the Tennessee Department of Education report card, the district lookups, and the official crime-data portals, with no commentary from us on any of them.

What's changing in Mount Juliet

Updated October 2026

Providence 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, and right-of-way acquisition is planned for 2027 (Fox17; NewsChannel5; Main Street Media of Tennessee). TDOT's project page lists preliminary engineering as underway, with construction scheduled for fiscal year 2029 for the interchange and fiscal year 2030 for the Central Pike widening (TDOT).

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 first single-family residents originally projected for the first quarter of 2026 and full buildout estimated around 2030. Meritage Homes now lists its McFarland Farms single-family community as coming soon, with a sales office on Nell Lane. 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; Meritage Homes; 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); preliminary engineering underway; TDOT lists construction FY2029 (interchange) and FY2030 (Central Pike widening)
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; Meritage Homes single-family section listed as coming soon; buildout ~2030

What's New to Eat, Drink & Shop in Mount Juliet

Updated October 2026

Mount Juliet's dining and retail scene has expanded along the North Mt. Juliet Road, Lebanon Road, and Golden Bear Gateway corridors, with grocers, bakeries, drive-thru coffee brands, and locally owned restaurants opening between 2024 and 2026. Newer developments including Legacy Pointe, Citi Station, and Everette Downs account for much of the activity.

Rock N Roll SushiOpen

Music-themed sushi and hibachi restaurant at 1913 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Suite 100 in the Everette Downs development near Sprouts, owned and operated by Mt. Juliet residents Eric and Jenn Covell. The menu covers specialty sushi rolls, ramen and hibachi entrees.

Restaurant · opened September 2026

Einstein Bros. BagelsComing soon

Bagel shop in the former Kentucky Fried Chicken building on Lebanon Road near N. Mt. Juliet Road, from franchisee and Mt. Juliet resident Nishant "Neil" Meraiya. It will serve bagels, egg sandwiches and pastries.

Restaurant · announced 2026

CostcoOpen

Membership warehouse club at 100 Legacy Pointe Blvd near Golden Bear Gateway, at roughly 160,000 square feet. The site includes 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, and the chain's first Wilson County location.

Grocery / Food hall · opened October 2025

Texas RoadhouseOpen

Steakhouse chain at 105 Bear Crossing in the Legacy Pointe development off Golden Bear Gateway near Costco. It is the chain's first Wilson County location and serves hand-cut steaks and fresh-baked rolls.

Restaurant · opened April 2026

La MadeleineOpen

French-inspired cafe in the Legacy Pointe development serving fresh-baked pastries, coffee, and breakfast, lunch and dinner plates. It is the chain's first Tennessee location and is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Restaurant · opened April 2026

Tholos Mediterranean RestaurantOpen

Full-service Greek and Mediterranean restaurant at 2240 N. Mt. Juliet Road, set back behind the Dunkin' near the train tracks. The menu includes hummus, chicken shish kabob and beef gyro plates.

Restaurant · opened 2025

Santorini's TableOpen

Middle Eastern restaurant at 11219 Lebanon Road in the Publix-anchored Mt. Juliet Village shopping center, opened by brothers Saher and Mena Ragy.

Restaurant · opened 2025

Starbucks (Citi Station)Open

Coffee chain location at 2059 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Suite 100 in the Citi Station development at North Mt. Juliet Road and East Division. Open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Coffee · opened June 2026

Timberloft Spud & ButterOpen

Fast-casual restaurant at 2059 N. Mt. Juliet Road in the Citi Station development, run by the operators of the longtime Timberloft restaurant. It serves oversized loaded baked potatoes with slow-smoked brisket and other proteins, scratch-made soups, salads, desserts and a fruit tea and sweet tea bar.

Restaurant · opened 2026

Surcheros Fresh MexOpen

Fast-casual Tex-Mex restaurant at 1454 Rutland Drive serving build-your-own burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas and salads, with a dining room and an outdoor patio. It is the brand's third Tennessee location and is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Restaurant · opened December 2025

Keke's Breakfast CafeOpen

Breakfast, brunch and lunch cafe at 11395 Lebanon Road, on the north side of the road next to Chipotle. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Restaurant · opened June 2025

Chipotle Mexican GrillOpen

Fast-casual Mexican chain on Lebanon Road near the intersection with N. Mt. Juliet Road; the brand's second Mount Juliet location.

Restaurant · opened February 2025

Grace and Mercy KitchenOpen

Locally owned soul food restaurant at 9574 Lebanon Road from Ronald and Tanika Glenn. It serves meat-and-two plates, fried chicken and soft-serve ice cream from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Restaurant · opened August 2024

K-PALDOOpen

Locally owned Korean restaurant in the Mt. Juliet Village shopping center on Lebanon Road, in the former Oishii Asian Steak and Sushi space. The menu covers Korean fried chicken and ramen.

Restaurant · opened 2024

The Emeraude BakeryOpen

Old-World French-style sourdough boulangerie at 9904 Lebanon Road from owner Hunter Briley. Everything is made with sourdough, with the traditional loaf taking about three days to produce.

Grocery / Food hall · opened November 2024

Andy's Frozen CustardOpen

Frozen custard shop with a walk-up window and drive-thru at 4040 N. Mt. Juliet Road, next to The Paper Mill. It serves concretes, sundaes, cones and malts.

Restaurant · opened June 2025

Dutch Bros CoffeeOpen

Drive-thru coffee shop at 101 Sunset Drive off North Mt. Juliet Road, serving specialty coffee, smoothies, teas and blended freezes. Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Coffee · opened September 2025

Tim HortonsOpen

Canadian coffee and bakery chain serving coffee, baked goods and breakfast items. Franchisee Naren Patel opened Tennessee's first Tim Hortons inside the Shell at Jackson Hills Plaza on Golden Bear Gateway, with additional Mt. Juliet locations planned on Lebanon Road and Beckwith Road.

Coffee · opened February 2025

7 Brew CoffeeOpen

Drive-thru coffee stand at 11226 Lebanon Road, just west of the Dollar General and the North Mt. Juliet Road intersection, on the former Pride Cleaners site. The menu covers coffee drinks, infused energy drinks, Italian sodas, smoothies, teas and shakes.

Coffee · recently opened

Mellow + IvyOpen

Locally owned plant and gift shop at 14827 Lebanon Road from owner Julie Cowan. It carries indoor houseplants, pottery, plant-care supplies, hand-poured soy candles and screen-printed apparel.

Retail · opened June 2025

Club PilatesOpen

Reformer Pilates studio at 2059 N. Mt. Juliet Road offering group classes across several levels. It was among the first tenants at the Citi Station development across from the train station.

Fitness / Wellness · opened 2026

Casa Mezcal Mexican GrillOpen

Sit-down Mexican restaurant at 11808 Lebanon Road from Martin Frias and Jessica Naranjo, who also own Taqueria Sope Express in Nashville. It occupies the remodeled former Psychic Readings building, with made-from-scratch food, handmade corn tortillas and an outdoor patio.

Restaurant · open as of 2026

Nicoletto's Italian KitchenComing soon

Italian restaurant from the Nashville-based Nicoletto's, under construction at 11324 Lebanon Road as the brand's third Middle Tennessee location. The roughly 3,000-square-foot space will serve fresh-made pasta and Italian dishes, with an Italian specialty market, a coffee and espresso bar, and beer and wine.

Restaurant · expected fall 2026

Ugly BagelOpen

Nashville-born bagel shop at 1913 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Suite 101B, in the Everette Downs development. It opened July 1, 2026.

Restaurant · opened July 2026

Asian Co.Open

Asian comfort food and boba tea restaurant at 1913 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Suite 104, in the Everette Downs development next to Sprouts. It began a soft launch in early August 2026.

Restaurant · soft-opened August 2026

Why People Love Mount Juliet

Percy Priest Lake access
Providence retail district
Wilson County schools
Strong growth trajectory
I-40 corridor access
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New-construction communities in Mount Juliet

We document 9 new-construction communities in Mount Juliet — builders, floor plans, amenities, and what each one is actually like on the ground. Buyer representation on new construction is often little or no cost to you; how it is paid is settled per offer, in writing.

Neighborhoods & areas in Mount Juliet

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Mount Juliet Quick Facts

CountyWilson County
Median Price$580,000 (as of June 2026, GNR/Redfin)
Price RangeCurrent comps with their source, on request
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, TN?

The median home price in Mount Juliet is approximately $580,000 (as of June 2026, GNR/Redfin). Prices vary by street and home type, so verify current pricing against active comparable sales when you're ready to make an offer.

How far is Mount Juliet from Nashville?

Mount Juliet is approximately 25-35 minutes from downtown Nashville, depending on traffic and your specific route.

What's it like living in Mount Juliet, TN?

A Wilson County city on I-40 east of Nashville, with lake access and the Providence retail district. It's commonly a fit for Lake lovers, New-construction buyers, Nashville commuters, Move-up buyers.

What are the popular neighborhoods or areas in Mount Juliet, TN?

Areas commonly searched in Mount Juliet include Providence, Green Hill, Nonaville area, Springdale. We can pull recent comparable sales and tell you what's currently driving demand in each, so you can 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 to talk through buying or selling in Mount Juliet — the first conversation carries no commitment.

Is Mount Juliet, TN a good place to live?

Mount Juliet is a Wilson County city due east of Nashville on Interstate 40, and the two things that define it are Providence and the lake. Providence is the retail and dining district built off the interstate interchange — it is where most of the shopping in eastern Wilson County happens. On the south side, the town touches J. Percy Priest Lake, with boat access and shoreline parks. It also has something almost nothing else around Nashville has: a commuter rail stop. The WeGo Star runs the Nashville-to-Lebanon line and stops here. If a train instead of I-40 appeals to you, that is a real differentiator; if you want a historic downtown square, Mount Juliet is not the town that has one.

What should I know before moving to Mount Juliet, TN?

Orientation: Wilson County is directly east of Davidson County, and Mount Juliet is its western end — the first town out of Nashville on I-40. It is a separate city with its own government and school district, and it sits between the Nashville line and Lebanon, the county seat. What tends to surprise people is how much of the town is newer. Mount Juliet grew fast and much of the housing stock reflects that, so you will see a lot of subdivisions built in the last two decades and comparatively little pre-war housing. Green Hill, the Nonaville area and the neighborhoods around Providence each have a different feel; walk them before you decide.

What is the commute from Mount Juliet to Nashville really like?

About 25 to 35 minutes to downtown Nashville. I-40 west is the default and it is a straight shot, but the Donelson-to-downtown stretch is where morning traffic stacks up. The alternative worth knowing about is the WeGo Star commuter train, which runs from Lebanon through Mount Juliet into downtown on a weekday schedule. It does not fit everyone's hours, but it is a genuine option that most Nashville suburbs cannot offer. Lebanon Road and Old Hickory Boulevard are the surface fallbacks when I-40 is stopped.

Is there new construction in Mount Juliet, TN?

Yes. Mount Juliet has active new-construction communities, and Providence Central is the large mixed-use project reshaping the retail core beside them. On a new build the contract is the builder's and the on-site agent works for the builder — that is not a criticism, it is just the structure. Bring your own representation to the first visit — it is little or no cost to you; how it is paid is settled per offer, in writing, and after you register on site your options narrow.

How do I check schools and crime data for Mount Juliet, TN?

We don't rate schools and we don't characterize any area as safe or otherwise — those are your calls to make, from the official record, and an agent who makes them for you is doing you a disservice. What we will do is hand you the primary sources and get out of the way. Zoning is set by address, not by subdivision name, so the district's own school-locator tool is the only answer that holds for the specific house you're looking at. Our sources page links the Tennessee Department of Education report card, the district lookups, and the official crime-data portals, with no commentary from us on any of them.

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Will Johnson leads The Will Johnson Team at eXp Realty, serving buyers and sellers across Middle Tennessee — Nashville, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Sumner County, Brentwood, Franklin, Mount Juliet, Murfreesboro and the surrounding communities. A U.S. Army veteran who served 14 years and rose to the rank of Major, and a former ICU nurse and nurse anesthetist (CRNA) who graduated with a 4.0 from MTSA, he has been licensed in Tennessee since 2013 (license #330494); in the last 12 months (as of 2026) the team has closed $27.7 million in volume across 64 transactions. The team holds a 5.0 rating on Google and Zillow, is RealTrends Verified 2026, has been featured as an expert source by CBS MoneyWatch and Bottom Line Personal, and can be reached at 615-265-1000.

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