Good morning, Mt Juliet. Rain makes corn, corn makes whiskey….ya know the rest. Let’s soak up the rain over the next few days.

In today’s mt juliet buzz:

🐝Annual Tax Free Weekend Info
🐝Feedback Poll
🐝Best Milkshake Results

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

-Alex Robertson, John Hitch, and Amber Hitch

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Annual Sales Tax Holiday

Tennessee’s tax free holiday weekend is coming up! Read more about it here.

🐝This Weeks Events🐝

Finding Nemo Jr at Dynamic Ballroom & Performing Arts - Wednesday, July 24th - Saturday, July 27th

If you're interested in checking out Finding Nemo Jr., hurry and get your tickets—one day is already sold out! The show runs from Wednesday to Saturday at 1732 N. Mt. Juliet Rd. Don't miss it!

Rescheduled event - Music In the Grove at Breedens Orchard - Friday, July 26th - 5PM - 8PM

Unfortunately, we can't control the weather. Last weekend's Music in the Grove has been rescheduled for this Friday, July 26. Come enjoy the amazing views and great music as Breeden's Orchard and Shiloh Music both celebrate 50 years!

Special Needs Parents Respite Night - Saturday, July 27 - 5PM - 9PM

FREE Respite Night for parents hosted by First Mt Juliet! This is FREE for siblings too! Volunteers/Buddies are also needed. Click the link above for more information.

Back to School Summer Bash - Monday, July 29th - 9AM

It's hard to believe, but the start of school is just around the corner! Head over to Charlie Daniels Park on July 29th for a fun-filled day of crafts, yoga, coffee, lemonade, and much more. Find the QR code and register today!

We Love Our Wilson County Schools - Tuesday, July 30th - 7:30 AM

Show your support for Wilson County teachers by joining the "We Love Our Teachers" initiative. Follow the link above for more information on how to get your sign and cheer on the teachers at your school on their first day back.

🐝Looking Ahead🐝

*a new section we’re trying out where we share events a little further away you might want to add to your calendar or get tickets before they sell out!

Capitol Theatre Singer Songwriter Concert Series - Thursday, August 8th

Wilson County/TN State Fair - Thursday, August 15th - Wednesday, August 24th

North Pole Santa Excursion Train - Nov 16th - Dec 21st (don’t think we’re crazy - these rides get sold out quickly - so book now if you want to plan ahead!)

🐝What Else Is Buzzing?

1. Titans Open Practice - Nissan Stadium - Saturday, July 27th - 10AM

2. Hootie & the Blowfish - Bridgestone Arena - Saturday, July 27th - 7PM

3. American Icon: Celebrating Toby Keith - Bridgestone Arena - Monday, July 29th - 7PM

🐝Volunteer Opportunity 🐝

Let’s show our Wilson County teachers some love! Sign up to cheer on our teachers for their first day back at school on July 30th. The "We Love Our Teachers" initiative is presented by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce, and Watertown Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Everyone's Wilson and Volunteer Network. Sign-up information can be found here.

🐝Community Help🐝

Can’t get your items to donate to the Mt Juliet Help Center during their office hours of Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 12:30? Food and toiletry donations can be dropped off or left in the Second Harvest barrels located near Customer Service at both Mt Juliet Kroger locations. Financial donations can be made via PayPal or Venmo (links on website) or mailed to us at PO Box 719, Mt. Juliet TN 37121. Items needed this week include: rice, saltine crackers, instant potatoes, canned mixed vegetables, canned carrots, canned chili beans, dry beans, sugar & flour, baby wipes, feminine products, and bar soap. Thank you for your generosity!

🐝Did Ya Know?🐝

This week’s did ya know section is sharing some poll results from our earlier newsletters. Thanks to a wonderful follower’s suggestions - we’re going to start sharing the results from week’s prior IN the newsletter. We’ve always done it in the past through a social media reel - but of course our faithful readers deserve to know here as well!

Last week’s poll….best milkshake.

And the winner was….CULVERS!

Culvers barely snuck past Burger Republic.

🐝Photo of the Week🐝

This week’s photo of the week was taken on the Cedar Creek Greenway and submitted by Eddie Johnson. Submit your photos to be featured in a future issue to [email protected]!

🐝MJ Weekly Poll🐝

If we left someone out, reply back with who!

🐝MJ Real Estate Update🐝 

In Mt. Juliet, homes are staying on the market longer, but the average purchase price has increased year-over-year compared to this time last year. Why? New construction. Despite homes sitting on the market 35% longer than last year, purchase prices haven’t decreased. New construction is offering buyers huge incentives, like closing cost contributions, rate buy-downs, and free upgrades, making it very appealing to buy now. This keeps the market dynamic and competitive, even with longer listing times. If you have any more questions about the current market in Mt. Juliet or about new construction, please feel free to shoot me an email.

-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
Get preapproved here.
Set up a free consultation here.

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We always welcome feedback

We're embarking on an exciting adventure, and as we grow, we know there'll be some bumps along the way. If you've got any support or suggestions to offer, we'd love to hear from you! Just shoot us an email at [email protected].

Your input is invaluable, and don't forget to spread the word to your friends and family. Let's grow together and bring the buzz to even more folks in Mt Juli