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Lebanon, Tennessee
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Lebanon's Town Square with a statue of General Robert H. Hatton at the center.
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| Nickname(s):
"Cedar City"
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Location of Lebanon in Wilson County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Tennessee | ||
| County | Wilson | ||
| Incorporated | 1801 | ||
| Named for | Cedars of Lebanon | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 40.08 sq mi (103.80 km2) | ||
| • Land | 40.07 sq mi (103.79 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 38,431 | ||
| • Density | 959.02/sq mi (370.28/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
37087, 37088, 37090
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| Area code(s) | 615 | ||
| FIPS code | 47-41520 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1290901 | ||
| Website | City of Lebanon, Tennessee | ||
Lebanon is a city in Tennessee, USA. It is the main city of Wilson County. In 2020, about 38,431 people lived there. Lebanon is in the middle part of Tennessee, about 25 miles east of Nashville. It is part of the larger Nashville area. People sometimes call Lebanon "Cedar City" because of the many cedar trees nearby.
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History of Lebanon
Lebanon became a city in 1801. It was named after the famous cedar trees mentioned in the Bible. The city is home to Cumberland University, a private college. It also has the Nashville Superspeedway, where exciting NASCAR and IndyCar races take place.
Geography and Climate
Lebanon covers about 38.63 square miles (100.05 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. The city is located at 36° 12' 17.40" N latitude and −86° 19' 21.00" W longitude.
Lebanon's Weather
Lebanon has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has mild winters and hot summers.
| Climate data for Lebanon, Tennessee (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1902–2021) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 77 (25) |
82 (28) |
89 (32) |
92 (33) |
96 (36) |
108 (42) |
110 (43) |
111 (44) |
109 (43) |
98 (37) |
85 (29) |
79 (26) |
111 (44) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 68.0 (20.0) |
72.4 (22.4) |
79.1 (26.2) |
85.0 (29.4) |
89.6 (32.0) |
94.8 (34.9) |
97.5 (36.4) |
97.5 (36.4) |
94.2 (34.6) |
86.8 (30.4) |
77.9 (25.5) |
69.1 (20.6) |
99.2 (37.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 47.4 (8.6) |
51.7 (10.9) |
60.7 (15.9) |
70.8 (21.6) |
79.2 (26.2) |
86.9 (30.5) |
90.2 (32.3) |
89.6 (32.0) |
83.6 (28.7) |
72.9 (22.7) |
60.5 (15.8) |
50.7 (10.4) |
70.4 (21.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 37.6 (3.1) |
41.0 (5.0) |
49.2 (9.6) |
58.6 (14.8) |
67.6 (19.8) |
75.9 (24.4) |
79.7 (26.5) |
78.2 (25.7) |
71.6 (22.0) |
59.7 (15.4) |
48.7 (9.3) |
40.9 (4.9) |
59.1 (15.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.8 (−2.3) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
37.7 (3.2) |
46.4 (8.0) |
56.1 (13.4) |
65.0 (18.3) |
69.2 (20.7) |
66.9 (19.4) |
59.6 (15.3) |
46.5 (8.1) |
36.8 (2.7) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
47.8 (8.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 8.6 (−13.0) |
12.3 (−10.9) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
39.4 (4.1) |
51.9 (11.1) |
58.2 (14.6) |
56.3 (13.5) |
43.3 (6.3) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
20.8 (−6.2) |
14.4 (−9.8) |
6.7 (−14.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −20 (−29) |
−9 (−23) |
−2 (−19) |
19 (−7) |
29 (−2) |
38 (3) |
47 (8) |
43 (6) |
33 (1) |
20 (−7) |
4 (−16) |
−11 (−24) |
−20 (−29) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.67 (119) |
4.91 (125) |
4.97 (126) |
4.93 (125) |
5.61 (142) |
4.50 (114) |
4.84 (123) |
3.91 (99) |
3.85 (98) |
3.39 (86) |
3.71 (94) |
5.16 (131) |
54.45 (1,383) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.3 (0.76) |
1.0 (2.5) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.5 (3.76) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.7 | 9.9 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 10.7 | 10.2 | 10.0 | 8.1 | 7.3 | 8.3 | 8.9 | 11.4 | 116.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Source: NOAA (snow/snow days 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
People of Lebanon
The number of people living in Lebanon has grown a lot over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,554 | — | |
| 1870 | 2,073 | — | |
| 1880 | 2,296 | 10.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,883 | −18.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,956 | 3.9% | |
| 1910 | 3,659 | 87.1% | |
| 1920 | 4,084 | 11.6% | |
| 1930 | 4,656 | 14.0% | |
| 1940 | 5,950 | 27.8% | |
| 1950 | 7,913 | 33.0% | |
| 1960 | 10,512 | 32.8% | |
| 1970 | 12,492 | 18.8% | |
| 1980 | 11,872 | −5.0% | |
| 1990 | 15,208 | 28.1% | |
| 2000 | 20,235 | 33.1% | |
| 2010 | 26,190 | 29.4% | |
| 2020 | 38,431 | 46.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 48,112 | 83.7% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, Lebanon had 38,431 people. There were 11,925 households, which are groups of people living together. About 8,349 of these were families. The city's population was estimated to be around 44,166 by July 1, 2022.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 28,254 | 73.52% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 4,325 | 11.25% |
| Native American | 121 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 571 | 1.49% |
| Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,828 | 4.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,319 | 8.64% |
About 30.9% of households had children under 18. Many households (47.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.41 people. The average family had 2.94 people.
The median age in Lebanon was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older. About 23.9% of the population was under 18. About 14.2% of the people were 65 or older.
Economy and Jobs
Lebanon is home to several important businesses.
- Cracker Barrel, a popular restaurant and gift store, was started in Lebanon in 1969. Its main office is still there.
- Lochinvar Corporation, a company that makes water heaters, is also based in Lebanon.
- In 2015, a Chinese tile company called Wonderful Group built its first factory in North America in Lebanon.
- In 2022, Tritium DCFC Limited opened a factory to make fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs).
Arts and Culture
Lebanon hosts the yearly Tennessee State / Wilson County Fair. This is a big event with rides, food, and shows for everyone to enjoy.
Education in Lebanon
Lebanon has a good school system.
- The Lebanon Special School District runs four elementary schools and two middle schools.
- Wilson County Schools operates more schools in and around Lebanon. These include Wilson Central High School and the new Lebanon High School.
- There is also a private school called Friendship Christian School.
Lebanon is also home to Cumberland University. This university was founded in 1842. Many important people have studied there, including over eighty representatives and senators. One famous graduate is Cordell Hull, who won the Nobel Peace Prize. He was the Secretary of State for the United States from 1933 to 1944.
Media and News
Lebanon has its own local news and entertainment.
Newspapers
- Lebanon Democrat: Published from Tuesday to Saturday.
- The Wilson Post: Published twice a week.
Radio Stations
- WANT 98.9 FM: Plays country music and covers local sports and news.
- WCOR 1490 AM: Plays the same programs as WANT.
- WRVW 107.5 FM: Licensed to Lebanon, but mostly serves the Nashville area.
- WTWW: A shortwave radio station.
Television Channels
- WJFB 44: A MeTV channel that targets Nashville.
- WRTN-LD 6: Offers general and local programming.
Transportation and Roads
Lebanon has several ways to get around.
- Interstate 40 runs south of the city with three exits for Lebanon.
- U.S. Route 70 connects Lebanon to Nashville in the west.
- U.S. Route 70N starts in Lebanon and goes east to Carthage.
- U.S. Route 231 links Lebanon to Murfreesboro in the south.
- Hartmann Drive and Maddox-Simpson Parkway help drivers get around the city.
- Interstate 840 ends west of Lebanon.
- State Route 109 passes west of the city and goes to Gallatin.
- Other state routes like 141 and 166 also go through Lebanon.
Train Services
- Freight trains are handled by the Nashville and Eastern Railroad.
- Commuter train service to Nashville started in 2006. This train is now called the WeGo Star. Lebanon is the last stop for this train, which runs Monday through Friday.
- Special trains run for events like July 4th fireworks and Tennessee Titans home games.
- The first passenger train left Lebanon in 1935.
Lebanon Airport
Lebanon has a city airport (FAA Identifier M54). It has two runways. The main runway is made of asphalt and is 5,000 feet long. The other runway is grass and is 1,801 feet long.
Notable People from Lebanon
Many interesting people have come from Lebanon, Tennessee.
- John Ray Clemmons (born 1977), a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives.
- Charlie Daniels (1936–2020), a famous country music performer.
- Jimmy Duncan (born 1947), a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.
- Ben Hayslip (born 1970), a Grammy-nominated country music songwriter.
- Haystak (born 1973), a rapper.
- George Huddleston (1869–1960), a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
- Albert Johnson (1930s–1984), the first black mayor in New Mexico.
- Coco Jones (born 1998), an actress.
- Thomas Kilby (1865–1943), the 36th Governor of Alabama.
- Marcellus Neal (1868–1939), the first African-American graduate of Indiana University.
- Morgan Price (born 2005), a gymnast.
- Dawson Sutton (born 2006), a racing driver.
- A C Wharton (born 1944), a former Mayor of Memphis.
- Kenny Winfree (born 1954), a folk music singer-songwriter.
- Hunter Wright (born 2001), a racing driver.
Images for kids
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Lebanon's Town Square with a statue of General Robert H. Hatton at the center.
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Flag of Lebanon, Tennessee.
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Logo of Lebanon, Tennessee.
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Location of Lebanon in Wilson County, Tennessee.
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Lebanon City Hall
See also
In Spanish: Lebanon (Tennessee) para niños
