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Good morning mt juliet! The only place where fireworks, sweet tea, and traffic all explode at once. Happy (almost) 4th of July!

In today’s mt juliet buzz:

🐝Be the first to find out - A Twist of Magic
🐝Buzz Savings on Flooring Installs
🐝Fourth of July Fun & More!

+so much more

Ladies and gentlemen…let’s get to it!

-Alex Robertson, John Hitch, and Amber Hitch

🐝mt juliet buzz

🎩 Something Magical Drops in Next Week’s Buzz…

✨ Next week’s newsletter (July 8) will include exclusive early access to a one-of-a-kind show hitting the Capitol Theatre this September: A Twist of Magic — celebrating 25 years of balloon-twisting joy from MJ’s own Anthony the Balloon Kid! He’s bringing in some incredibly talented friends (yes, real magicians) for an event you won’t want to miss. Buzz readers get first dibs on tickets and a special promo code, so keep an eye out… you don’t want to miss it!

What’s Happening Around Town

Nutrition Oasis - 📍5751 Old Hickory Blvd, Ste 202, Hermitage - Opened June 29th

Seafood Palace - Closed as of June 27th 🥹 

Vanderbilt Children’s After Hours Clinic Mt Juliet (located at 2025 N Mt Juliet Rd, Ste 120) is closing on July 3rd.

Happy 10th Anniversary Nutrishop!

We love celebrating at the buzz - so let’s be sure to go see our friends at Nutrishop on the 4th to say congrats and save on your favorite supplements. Not only are they launching their collaboration with Cooking Around Town and making your meal prepping dreams come true, they are also giving out loaded goody bags ($75 value) for the first 40 patrons, 10 Year Anniversary shirts for first 100 patrons with above $99 purchases. Save 30% OFF from 10am - 2PM, and 25% OFF from 2-4PM (with 10% OFF Protein ALL DAY) on July 4th.

🐝Business Spotlight

Decorative Floors and More is proudly Veteran Owned and Operated - and LOCAL! Reach out to James today to get started on your next project!

🐝This Week’s Events 

-TUESDAY, JULY 1st

Throwback Trivia- HonkyTonk Creamery - 7PM
Stop by HonkyTonk Creamery and let the nostalgia wash over you—we’re putting your memories to the test with Throwback Trivia covering everything 90s, 00s, and 2010s. And because we love our loyal Buzz readers, here’s a little something to give you an edge—the answer to the BIG BONUS QUESTION: Bryan Cranston

-WEDNESDAY, JULY 2nd

Pick Your Own Peaches - Breeden’s Orchard
The first official pick of the season is happening this week, and ticketed spots are available through July 25th!

Free Community Workout for Women - Hamilton-Denson Park - 6PM -7PM
Those summer bodies won’t make themselves! Let’s have some fun and join some friends as we make the most of hump day and lift some weights with trainer Allie Burke.

-THURSDAY, JULY 3rd-

July 4th Themed Sip and Shop - The Basement Marketplace - 4PM - 8PM
Grab a friend and experience old-fashioned picnic fun at the July 4th-style Sip and Shop celebration, featuring classic burgers, hot dogs, and fries served fresh from the food truck.

Nashville Shores Fireworks - Nashville Shores
Fireworks at Nashville Shores are a double feature—colors lighting up the sky and reflecting off the lake for a show like no other. Included with season passes or daily admission, the show kicks off at dusk.

-FRIDAY, JULY 4th-

American Flag Craft - Long Hunter State Park Visitors Center - 11AM
Celebrate the 4th of July with a hands-on way to show your patriotism—join in the fun of creating an American flag using sticks found right in the park. A perfect blend of creativity and nature to honor the holiday!

Fourth of July at Honky Tonk Creamery -11AM - close

4th of July Cookout - East Nashville Beer Works Wilco - 11AM - 5PM

6th Annual Independence Day Extravaganza - Starstruck Farm - 4PM - 10PM

July 4th Firework Celebration - Circle P Ranch - 4PM - 9PM

Starts and Stripes and Squirt Guns Parade - Watertown Square - 4PM

Citizens of Mt Juliet’s 4th of July Fireworks - First Baptist Church, Mt Juliet - First shots go off at 9PM

The City of Lebanon’s 2025 4th of July Celebration - The Midway at the Wilson County Fairgrounds

 -SATURDAY, JULY 5th-

5th of July Vendor Market - 210 Old Laguardo Rd W, Lebanon - 9AM - 4PM
Something new hitting the scene with live music, food trucks and lots of local artists. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy!

Caving Adventure in Jackson Cave - Cedars of Lebanon State Park - 2PM - 3PM Ready to get muddy? Head underground for a true adventure—this dark, wet, and wild cave trek takes you to one of the park’s hidden lakes. Perfect for explorers who don’t mind getting dirty from head to toe.

Summer Shop & Stroll - Downtown Lebanon Square - 5PM - 9PM
Spend the day exploring Downtown Lebanon’s shops and grab a stamp at each stop—once your passport’s full, you’ll be entered to win a $250 gift card.

-SUNDAY, JULY 6th-

Rotten Revival - Capitol Theatre - 1PM - 6PM
Shop the unique, weird, and wonderful at the 8th Annual Rotten Revival! Free admission and parking—come see what all the buzz is about.

🐝What Else Is Buzzing?

1. Summer Splash - Nashville Zoo - Saturdays in July & August - 9AM - 4PM

2. Fireworks at Nashville Soccer Club - Geodis Park - Saturday, July 5th - 7:30PM

3. Star Wars Under the Stars with the Nashville Symphony - Ascend Ampitheater - Sunday, July 6th

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🐝Poll Results

Last week we asked if Mt. Juliet could add just ONE of these, what would you choose?

Results!

Major improvement to traffic and roads: 1st Place

Public pool or community rec center: 2nd Place

More local non chain restaurants: 3rd Place Tie

“Please fix the roads and traffic problem!! People going to other cities to eat and shop!!”

“MJ can't keep adding subdivisions without widening the roads, especially off S Mt Juliet Road.”

“Sit down restaurants with more than burgers.”

“Fix the ROADS ... add shoulders, widening is needed in several areas throughout Wilson Co (not just MJ). The roads have to support the infrastructure - especially with all of the neighborhoods going up left and right. Community activities, pools, pickleball courts ... all of that is great, but if you can't get there in a reasonable time frame then that's a problem!”

“Lebanon Road (70) at Bender's Ferry/ Golden Bear. With 3 more insane subdivisions that are being built now on Benders Ferry, can't imagine how much more congested that area will be.”

“The City’s proposed Rec Ctr (with a swimming pool and gymnasium) is a great plan.”

“Escape rooms. We currently go to Murfreesboro. None in Wilco.”

“It’s really hard to pick just one! Mt Juliet needs ALL of these things!!”

“MJ road is always full of traffic. The Central Pike entrance to I40 should help but it is a long way off.”

“To be honest, I am not against chain restaurants. I would like to see more upscale restaurants come to the Mount Juliet area. Sorely lacking options in that area in my opinion.”

“A public pool - but done right. The YMCA in Donelson is great - aside from the indoor pool, they have a large outdoor pool and a splash pad and pool for littles. Franklin and Brentwood also have great splash pad parks we can model after.”

Developers should be paying quite a bit more for ‘impact’ fees, because they have the single biggest impact on our community.

“Traffic is a nightmare on the south side of MJ thankfully I live on the north side. Only drawback is I will drive to Hermitage or Donelson before I would south MJ, unless I absolutely have to.”

“Community center with indoor walking trail.”

“Something with a nice playground and a splash pad south of the highway.”

“We specifically need a fitness center, such as Tru Fit/YMCA gym with childcare. The only places that offer childcare are boot camp type places, which are not my style of workout.”

🐝MJ Weekly Poll

🐝MJ Real Estate Update

You’ve probably seen a lot of chatter on social media about the new property tax increase here in Mt. Juliet. If you're confused or just want the facts, I put together a quick breakdown on my IG last week—check it out below and give me a follow while you're there.

-John Hitch | Benchmark Realty LLC

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🐝MJ Insurance Update

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