Merry Christmas mt juliet!

After reading that, you probably either A) said 'NOPE' out loud, B) said 'Merry Christmas' back, or C) considered throwing your computer out the window. Now, take that feeling and go answer our poll 🙂 Oh, and happy voting week! (But don’t worry, we’re steering clear of that topic with a ten-foot pole!) 🙂

In today’s mt juliet buzz:

🐝Get to Know Nutrishop and Everything They Have to Offer!
🐝Let’s Support our Local Performers
🐝Fireworks in November - why not??

+so much more

Ladies and gentlemen…let’s get to it!

-Alex Robertson, John Hitch, and Amber Hitch

🐝mt juliet buzz

Did Someone Say Date Night?

The Public House on the Lebanon Square is the latest of openings in and around Mt Juliet. While we try to promote all the family friendly places, it’s also worth noting where to go for date night or hanging with the girls. The Lebanon Public House is an intimate, casual spot to enjoy apps and sip on your fave cocktails or wine. Located at 107 West Main St, their current hours of operation are Thursdays from 4-9PM and Fridays and Saturdays from 4-10PM. Check out their FB here and their Instagram here - and be sure to tell them you heard about them from the buzz ;)

Shhh… Don’t tell the Kids….

Maybe you ended up with a little toooooo much candy after all those trunk or treats and Halloween outings that the buzz kept you up to date on. Keep your favorites and then donate the rest to these organizations below that will put them to good use.

Adult Learning Center for Wilson County Schools // Charis Health Center // Give a Little Christmas // Jesus Provisions Ministries // Mt Juliet Help Center // The Bridge House // Mt Juliet Senior Activity Center

You can find all the addresses, operating hours, and details about dropping them off at any of these locations by clicking here.

Local Performing Arts

If you’ve not yet had the privilege of attending one of our local school theater performances, let me be the first to tell you, you are missing out. These shows are nothing like the ones my school put on back in the 90s! Two are happening this weekend, and we’ll be working hard to provide updates on when other schools will be performing. If you are aware of any upcoming ones, please shoot us an email to [email protected] so we can be sure to include.

A Few Good Men - Mt Juliet High School

Thursday, November 7th - Sunday, November 10th with matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

You Can’t Handle the Truth! But what you will be able to handle, is this high school interpretation of the military drama, A Few Good Men. Military veterans in the audience will be honored during each performance. Get your tickets for A Few Good Men here.

Hadestown Teen Edition- Wilson Central High School

Thursday, November 7th - Sunday, November 10th with matinees on Saturday and Sunday. ASL Interpreter seating available on the Thursday evening and Saturday matinee showings.

Hadestown is a timeless story about Orpheus and Eurydice. How far would you travel to find the love of your life? Come see these talented students perform this Tony Award winning folk musical.  Get your tickets for Hadestown here.

The Reluctant Dragon and The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe - Marshmelodrama Productions

Thursday, November 14th - Saturday, November 16th. All shows are sold out except for Saturday, November 16th at 2PM.

Marshmelodrama Productions is a non-profit organization serving 130 homeschoolers. They perform in both the Fall and the Spring and all shows are double features. Get your tickets here.

*Keep an eye here for a full list of upcoming shows and performances by our local students!

🐝Business Spotlight

Located at 300 Pleasant Grove Rd in the Paddock’s Shopping Plaza, Nutrishop offers an incredible range of services to help you reach your health and wellness goals. Every patron receives FREE meal plans and FREE body composition testing, making it easier than ever to stay on track. Plus, they provide genetic testing at the best prices in Middle Tennessee.

Voted Mt. Juliet’s BEST Nutrition Shop for an impressive nine years running, they are proudly known for delivering an unrivaled customer experience with unmatched industry knowledge. It’s truly the "Cheers" of nutrition shops, where everyone knows your name!

Locally owned and operated, Nutrishop is committed to supporting our community and helping you achieve your health goals. This holiday season, don’t neglect the gift of feeling your best!

Special Exclusive Offer: Mention the buzz and get $25 OFF your CUSTOMIZED Meal Plan or Genetic Testing!

Stop by Nutrishop today to experience the best in nutrition! For their full website and contact info, click here!

🐝This Week’s Events

Help A Hero - Charlie Daniels Park - Wednesday, November 6th - 5PM - 7PM

Come out and show your support for Daniel Baker, a Mt. Juliet firefighter recently diagnosed with ALS. This event is presented by Firehouse Subs - Mt Juliet and will feature food trucks, live music, and a fun evening for the whole family. This is a great opportunity to give back to a local hero who has done so much for our community.

Holiday Open Houses at both White Lilly and Nook - Thursday, November 7th

Come explore all the festive finds at these great local stores! White Lilly will host their open house launching holiday apparel and 30% off permanent jewelry from 4-8PM while Nook will be featuring holiday decor and offering a food sampling and adult beverages from 5-9PM.

Dancing Lights 5K Fun Run - Wilson County Fairgrounds - Thursday, November 7th - Santa’s Village opens at 4PM & Fun Run begins at 7PM

The Dancing Lights 5K Fun Run/Walk is hosted by The Dancing Lights of Christmas and Fleet Feet Mt Juliet/Nashville. Get ready to run through a dazzling display of 2 million lights synchronized to your favorite holiday tunes! After the race, head to Santa's Village for hot chocolate and treats. Lace up your running shoes and let's "race" into the holiday season!

Live Music by Christine Barlekamp - Just Love Coffee - Friday, November 8th - 2:30PM - 4:30PM

Here at the buzz, we love seeing so much live music happening in Mt. Juliet! Go out and support local talent by catching Christine Barlekamp live at Just Love Coffee. It’s always a great time to enjoy good music and a cup of coffee!

The WannaBeatles - Capitol Theater - Friday, November 8th - 7PM

The Wannabeatles offer a must-see musical tribute, and now is your chance to catch them at the historic Capitol Theatre in Lebanon! These GRAMMY Award finalists will entertain you with a mix of music, comedy, and crowd-pleasing hit songs from the '60s and '70s. Don’t miss out on this incredible show!

Half and Half Marathon, 5K and 10K, + Ruck - Mt Juliet High School - Saturday, November 9th - 9AM

Come out for the 2nd Annual Coffee-Themed Half and Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k! (New this year: 10k and 5k Ruck.) The race will begin at Mt.Juliet High School, wind through the greenway, Charlie Daniels Park, and local neighborhoods, before finishing back at the high school. Both runners and walkers are welcome, so lace up and join the fun!

12th Annual Home for the Holidays - Mt Juliet Community Center - Saturday, November 9th - 10AM - 4PM

Holiday vendors, FREE photos with Santa, and live music! Sounds like a perfect day! Come on out for the 12th Annual Home for the Holidays event. It's going to be bigger and better than ever, so make sure you don’t miss out!

Fall Festival Closer - The Market at 109 - Saturday, November 9th - 10AM - 2PM

The Market at 109 is hosting the last Fall Market of the season! Come shop from all your favorite local vendors, enjoy live music, catch some college football, and have fun with inflatables and yard games. Don’t miss this final chance to grab local goods from your favorite vendors out at this pop up farmers market!

Smoky Mountain Markets Fall Festival - Wilson County Fairgrounds - Saturday, November 9th - 10AM - 4PM

Head on out to the Wilson Co. Fairgrounds this Saturday to enjoy a fantastic day filled with 65 local vendors and small businesses. You can expect: Food Trucks, Live Music and a Pumpkin Carving Contest. Best of all, admission and parking are free, so bring the whole family for a fun-filled day!

Lebanon Art Crawl - Downtown Lebanon, around the Square, and the Mill at Lebanon - Saturday, November 9th - 1PM - 6PM

Head to historic downtown Lebanon and support local art at this fantastic event! Local artists will be paired with participating businesses to showcase their work. Enjoy food trucks, kids’ activities and more while you explore the creativity of our local community.

Disney Trivia & Movie - Capitol Theater - Saturday, November 9th - Doors open at 5PM

Test your Disney knowledge with a fun game of trivia starting at 6PM, followed by a screening of everyone’s favorite - Toy Story! Bring the whole family for a fun night out.

Field of Honor Patriotic Fireworks - Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage - Saturday, November 9th - 7PM

Come out and show your patriotic support at the Field of Honor on the grounds of The Hermitage. Enjoy an incredible fireworks display set to patriotic music. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and take in the sights as you sit among 1,000 American flags—an event you won’t want to miss!

2024 BPAC StoryWalk - Sgt Jerry Mundy Memorial Park - Sunday, November 10th - 2PM - 3PM 

Come out for the annual StoryWalk®, an event that celebrates the joy of reading and physical activity. This year’s featured book is "Sally the Stone and Friends Spread Kindness & Joy" by Sally Schnarr. As you walk along the path, you’ll find reading stations, each showcasing a new page of the story, combining nature and storytelling into a fun, interactive experience for all ages. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while sharing the message of kindness and joy!

🐝What Else Is Buzzing?

1. ICE - Opryland Hotel - Friday, November 8th - January 4th

2. Pickin’ Leiper’s Fork - Friday, November 8th - Sunday, November 10th

3. Rock and Roll Playhouse: The Music of Taylor Swift for kids - The Basement East - Saturday, November 9th

4. Mystic Mermaids Under the Sea Breakfast - Aquarium Restaurant - Saturday, November 9th

🐝Volunteer Opportunity

The Compassionate Hands non-profit organization is excited to announce Project Reset, where guests can not only gain the skills and support needed to refresh, rest and try again, but now they can shop for the items they want, with the pride and sense of accomplishment knowing they earned it. They have ways for you to serve as a volunteer facilitator teaching life skills classes, creative tracks or leading enrichment opportunities. (Click here to fill out a form to help out) They are also looking for volunteers to work as cashiers for two hour slots to help guests at The Hope Shop, which is the storefront for Project Reset, where guests can “purchase” items with their earned points (click here for more info on volunteering in The Hope Shop).

🐝MJ Help Center

🐝Photo of the Week

This photo was captured and submitted by our reader, Kathy Steinman, on her first trip to Breeden’s Orchard, after reading about them in the buzz! Submit your photos to be featured in a future issue to [email protected]!

🐝Poll Results

The majority of you said the thing you enjoyed most about Halloween was the Trick-or-treating 🙂 No surprise there!

🐝MJ Weekly Poll

🐝MJ Real Estate Update

This week is shaping up to be one of the most eventful in recent history, with three major events that could have effects on the real estate market in the short term. Let’s break them down:

1. U.S. Election - Tuesday, November 5th

The upcoming election is generating a lot of buzz, and opinions are varied on how it will affect the real estate market. Many people have mentioned they are “waiting until after the election” to buy, so it will be interesting to see if we experience an uptick in buyer activity in the aftermath.

2. Earnings Reports

It’s a busy week for earnings reports from major companies, including Berkshire Hathaway, Airbnb, and Sony. These announcements could lead to market movement, influencing real estate trends as well.

3. Fed Interest Rate Announcement - Thursday, November 7th

On Thursday, the Fed is set to announce its latest decision on interest rates, with a rate cut expected. Fed Chair Jerome Powell will also provide insights on the economy, which could have significant impacts on the market. It’s important to remember that a Fed rate cut doesn’t automatically translate to lower 30-year mortgage rates. After a recent rate cut, we’ve seen rates gradually climb back up to around 7%.

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

[email protected]

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