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Lebanon, Tennessee

Introduction to Lebanon, Tennessee

Lebanon, Tennessee, in Wilson county, is 25 miles N of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and 27 miles E of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is part of the Nashville metropolitan statistical area. About 20,235 people live in Lebanon.

Lebanon History

Lebanon is the county seat of Wilson County. Local residents also know the area as “Cedar-City.” In the late 1700s, before European settlers arrived, Native Americans mostly inhabited the area around Lebanon. The Tennessee General Assembly founded Wilson County in 1799. The city of Lebanon was authorized in 1801 and was officially incorporated in 1819. The area was named after the biblical cedars of Lebanon. The city is home to Cumberland University.

Lebanon and nearby Attractions

  • Trousdale Place
  • Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
  • Cragfont
  • Radnor Lake State Park
  • Cedars of Lebanon State Park

Things To Do In Lebanon

Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Hunter’s Point Golf Course. The numerous parks in the area include the Cedars of Lebanon State Park, Bledsoe Creek State Park and Rock Island State Park. The Tennessee State Capitol, the Belle Meade Plantation and the Stones River National Battlefield provide insight into the history of the area. The city hosts the Wilson County Fair every August and Gladefest every September.

Lebanon Transportation

Nashville International is the nearest major airport.

Lebanon Higher Education

Cumberland University is the local institution of higher education. Other nearby institutions include Volunteer State Community College, Belmont University and Middle Tennessee State University.

High Points

Lebanon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Lebanon Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Lebanon Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lebanon, TN

Comparing Lebanon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity79
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens64
Well-Paid Single Women59
Male Share of the Population46
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men48

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use59
Walking and Biking to Work48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes72
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Rents62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime24

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