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Old Hickory Lake sits to the north on the Cumberland River. Percy Priest Lake sits to the south on the Stones River. In between are Mt. Juliet, Hermitage, Lebanon and the rest of Wilson County, and that's where every story in this magazine comes from.
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Demographics
Our readers live in one of the fastest-growing areas in Tennessee, with household incomes well above the state average. These figures describe the community we cover.
| Residents in our coverage area | 220,000+ | Wilson County 175,033 (2025) plus Hermitage 37076 (about 39,000) and Old Hickory 37138 (about 22,600). Both ZIPs reach slightly into Wilson County, so we round down. |
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| Wilson County growth | +18.5% since 2020 | +53.5% since 2010; 3rd in Tennessee for new residents in 2025 |
| Median household income | $95,839 | Wilson County; $107,068 in Mt. Juliet; Tennessee $69,595 |
| Homeowners | 77% | Wilson County; Tennessee 66.9% |
| Median home value | $428,000 | Wilson County; recent Mt. Juliet sales about $573,000 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.8% | Wilson County adults; 49.5% in Mt. Juliet |
| Residents under 18 | 23% | Wilson County; 26% in Mt. Juliet |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | Wilson County, July 2026; 5th-lowest of 95 Tennessee counties |
| Retail sales | $3.73 billion | Wilson County, 2025 |
| Visitor spending | $370 million+ | Wilson County, 2024 |
| Old Hickory Lake visits | 6.4 million+ | Per year (FY2023), 3rd among all Army Corps lakes |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2025 population estimates and American Community Survey 2020–2024; TN Dept. of Labor (July 2026); TN Dept. of Revenue (2025); TN Dept. of Tourist Development (2024); U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (FY2023); Redfin (2026). Hermitage and Old Hickory figures are by ZIP code.
From past issues
Every story from Life Between The Lakes since 2019, sorted into sections.
From the community
Stories and photos sent in by readers across Wilson County, reviewed by our editors.
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Dining between the lakes
Honest takes on where to eat in Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Hermitage and around the lakes, from lakeside patios to the best biscuits in Wilson County.
Restaurant reviews
The lakes
Two lakes frame our corner of Middle Tennessee. Most of us live within a short drive of both, and a lot of local life happens on the water or near it.
Lake photo gallery
Sunrises, sunsets, first fish, the dock at dusk. Send us your shots from Old Hickory and Percy Priest.
Share a lake story or photoNorth of Mt. Juliet
A reservoir on the Cumberland River formed by Old Hickory Dam. It runs along the northern edge of Mt. Juliet and Hermitage, with marinas, coves and lakeside neighborhoods.
South of Mt. Juliet
J. Percy Priest Lake sits on the Stones River southwest of Mt. Juliet. Its shoreline parks, trails and boat ramps reach into Wilson, Davidson and Rutherford counties.
Community calendar
Festivals, fundraisers, concerts, church suppers, 5Ks. If it's happening near the lakes, add it.
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Business between the lakes
Practical advice from local owners and pros, plus every networking group and chamber event in one calendar.
Educational videos for local business owners from Chamber Networks.
Chamber Networks
Short lessons on marketing, networking and growing a business in Wilson County.
Business tips
Marketing, money, real estate and leadership, written by people who do business here.
Share a business tipNetworking calendar
Chamber events, ribbon cuttings, referral groups and service clubs across Wilson County and Hermitage.
Add your group's meetingAbout the magazine
Life Between The Lakes started in Mt. Juliet in 2019 to tell the stories of the people, businesses and causes between Old Hickory and Percy Priest.
Today the magazine is online first, with one large print edition each holiday season. Ads in that edition cover printing, and everything left over goes to Give A Little Christmas, which helps Wilson County families every December.
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