Good morning, mt juliet. We hope you made it through the hurricane okay. Please check below with how you can help out!

In today’s mt juliet buzz:

🐝Nidos Referral Contest
🐝Deets on Rural Hill Farm Harmony & BBQ Festival
🐝How you can help make a Wilson County foster child’s birthday special

+so much more

Ladies and gentlemen….let’s get to it!

-Alex Robertson, John Hitch, and Amber Hitch

🐝Referral Contest!

This week’s referral contest will have TWO WINNERS! Each winner will win 5 free play passes to Nido Indoor Playground. If you haven’t been to Nidos yet, you are missing out. It has become a staple in our household for our kiddos. All you have to do is refer someone to the newsletter, and once they are subscribed you will be entered in to win :) We also recommend copying your referral link and sharing on your socials!

Share the link below to your friend group or FB page!

🐝mt juliet buzz

Hurricane Helene and How You Can Help

Our hearts are with all of those affected by the devastation that occurred from Hurricane Helene this past week. It’s hard to believe how much damage has happened on the eastern side of our state. For those looking for constructive ways to help, a fund with the East TN Foundation has been established for monetary donations for impacted counties: www://easttennesseefoundation.org. TEMA works with the TN Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (TNVOAD). For more information: https://tnvoad.org/how-to-help/.

Fall Break for Wilson County Schools

Believe it or not, we’ve already hit the first big break of the school year! Wilson County Schools are out from October 7th - 15th. Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy Mt Juliet Rd NOT having school zones during that time;) For all those curious about the full schedule, here’s a calendar of what the school year looks like for 2024-2025.

No FOMO Needed For Canceled Events

Several events we shared about in last week’s newsletter were cancelled left and right due to the storm. If you followed mt juliet buzz on social media, you would have seen in our stories, we were trying to keep you as up to date as possible with closings and postponed events. Below is a list of cancelled events and when they are being rescheduled for:

Pucketts Supply Co. Fall Craft Show - Now Saturday, October 5th

Taste of Donelson/Hermitage - Now Saturday, October 5th

Fall on the Farm/Perry’s Pumpkin Party - Now Sunday, October 6th

Breeden’s Orchard Fall Craft Show - Now Saturday, October 19th

Sips & Sounds of September - TBD

🐝Event Spotlight

Mark your calendars and buy your tickets NOW for the Rural Hill Farm Harmony Harvest & BBQ Festival on October 19th! If you’ve not yet seen the beauty that is Rural Hill Farms, then this is definitely your chance to check it out. Click here to reserve your spot today!

🐝This Week’s Events

Coffee With A Cop Day - Gourmet Donuts - Wednesday, October 2nd - 7AM - 9AM

Our local law enforcement does so much for the community, and now it’s your chance to get to know them better! Come out for morning coffee, great conversation, and a chance to connect with the officers who help keep us safe. Meet your local officers, share a chat, and enjoy a free donut!

**Music Bingo - Prost & Riot - Every Wednesday at 7PM

FREE bingo, beer specials, and $2 off burgers—what could be better? Not much, if you ask us! It’s the perfect mid-week pick-me-up with fun tunes, great food, and awesome company!

Sip & Shop Late - The Basement Marketplace - Thursday October 3rd - 4PM

Head on out for the first Sip & Shop of Fall! Come out this Thursday night for a glass of wine and a fun shopping experience. Browse fall décor, Christmas items, and a wide variety of goods from 50 local vendors. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season and support local businesses!

**Story Time - Breeden’s Orchard - Every Friday at 10AM

Bring the kids to Breeden's Orchard for a magical morning of Story time! This free event is perfect for preschoolers and children of all ages and includes not only a great story but amazing views.

Movie in the Park - Charlie Daniels Park - Friday, October 4th - 7PM

Hey, you guys!!!!! Guess what movie is showing this week for Movies in the Park? Yep, you guessed it—my all-time favorite '80s flick, The Goonies! Head out to Charlie Daniels Park in Mt. Juliet with a blanket or chair, and sit back to enjoy the show. Don’t miss out on this nostalgic adventure!

Friday Night Market - Breeden’s Orchard - Friday, October 4th - 4:30PM 7:30PM

Looking for a fun night out with the whole family? Come check out Breeden's Orchard's Night Market this Friday. Enjoy food trucks, craft vendors, mead, and much more. Take in the beautiful views and live local music as the sun sets over Mt. Juliet.

**Mt Juliet Farmers Market - Every Saturday at Charlie Daniels Park from 7AM - 1PM

Your Saturday morning routine starts with some fresh, locally grown vegetables from our amazing local farmers. It’s a great way to stock up for the week and support the community!

Autumn Open House - Sweet Biscuit - Saturday, October 5th - 10AM - 1PM

Sweet Biscuit has had an eventful 2024, and now it's time to show them some support at their first Autumn Open House! Come enjoy fall-inspired biscuit flavors, specialty coffee, and their famous Roxanne and Southern Pecan favorites. Plus, check out their newly refreshed space while celebrating the arrival of the fall season!

Fall Festival Pop-Up Market & Family Fun- The Market at 109 - Saturday, October 5th - 10AM - 2PM

Local vendors, inflatables, live college football, pumpkin painting, yard games, and live music—what could be more fall? Head out to the Fall Festival Pop-Up Market at The Market at 109 this weekend for a day full of fun, food, and festivities!

Fall Craft Market Show - Puckett’s Supply Co - Saturday, October 5th - 10AM - 3PM

Support small businesses and the local Lebanon community! Enjoy local vendors, food trucks, the Friendship Farm petting zoo, and a pumpkin patch filled with the prettiest mums. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day!

Perry’s Pumpkin Party - The Perry Family Farm - Sunday, October 6th - 2PM - 7PM

Come out this Sunday for a day of fall fun at Perry Family Farm! Adoptable pets, mini photo sessions, delicious food, and so much more. It’s the perfect way to spend your weekend, surrounded by family, friends, and farm festivities! Don't miss out on this great event!

Fall Neighborhood Market - LC Mount Juliet - Sunday, October 6th - 12PM - 3PM

LC in Mt. Juliet is kicking off the fall season with a free event this Sunday! Come out and explore an array of local vendors showcasing a fantastic mix of local goods and seasonal favorites. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the fall vibes while supporting local businesses!

**These events take place each week

🐝What Else Is Buzzing?

1. Nashville Oktoberfest - Thursday, October 3rd - Sunday, October 6th

2. Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival - Saturday, October 5th - 10AM - 6PM

3. Bluey’s Big Play - TPAC - Saturday, October 5th - Sunday, October 6th

🐝Volunteer Opportunity

A New Chance Creation is on a mission to make birthdays special for the children in foster care in Wilson County. Rachel August is a case manager and saw a need to help these children feel special on an often forgotten day for them. She has an amazon registry here and also needs of help picking up donations locally. Click here for more information and how you can get in touch with her to help.

🐝MJ Help Center

🐝Photo of the Week

This photo was captured by Lincoln Edwards, a 6th Grader in MJ! Submit your photos to be featured in a future issue to [email protected]!

🐝MJ Weekly Poll

🐝MJ Real Estate Update

So, we saw a Fed rate cut...now what? For most people, it’s been more of a water cooler discussion than anything else. If you followed mortgage rates the week after, you might have noticed they actually ticked up a bit compared to the week before. Why? The Fed rate cut doesn't directly impact mortgage rates; it affects the benchmark interest rate. Mortgage rates often adjust in advance of these cuts and may trend lower afterward. While the rate cut is important, other factors like this Friday’s jobs report will also influence the market. Buyers are often driven by news and optimism—if they expect rates to stay low, competition could increase, potentially driving home prices up.

If you have any questions about the real estate market here in Mt. Juliet or anywhere else in Middle TN, feel free to reach out. I'd love the opportunity to earn your business!

-John Hitch | Benchmark Realty LLC

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🐝MJ Mortgage Update  

Sign up here to be on the rate watch update list. Be notified when rates lower enough for it to make sense for you to refinance.

-Alex Robertson with Go Rascal Mortgage
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