Lebanon, Tennessee
Lebanon is a city of 44,788 people in Wilson County, Tennessee, founded in 1801.
Why visit Lebanon
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 60 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Roxy Movie Theater 10, Capitol Theater, Camp Bell and Dr. John Owen Campbell House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Lebanon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lebanon
Lebanon is a city in and the county seat of Wilson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 38,431 at the 2020 census and has an estimated population of 51,501 as of 2024. Lebanon is located in Middle Tennessee, approximately 25 miles (40 km) east of downtown Nashville. Lebanon is part of the Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Lebanon, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks16
Camp Bell
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Lebanon, Tennessee, U.S.
Dr. John Owen Campbell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Lebanon, Tennessee, listed on the NRHP in Wilson County
Fite-Fessenden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Lebanon, Tennessee
Harry Bailey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
I.W.P. Buchanan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Ida New and William Madison Turner Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Farm in Wilson County, United States of America
Lebanon Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Tennessee, United States
Lebanon Woolen Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Industrial building in Lebanon, Tennessee
Mitchell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Tennessee
Patterson Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.8 mi
Historic house in Watertown, Tennessee
Rest Hill Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic cemetery in Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, US
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Sellars Indian Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Place in Tennessee listed on National Register of Historic Places
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes60
Sake Japanese Grill
Restaurant · Japanese, Steak, Chicken, Asian, Sushi · 2.0 mi
1008 West Main Street, Lebanon
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza, Wings, Pasta · 1.6 mi
1645 West Main Street, Lebanon
Split Bean Roasting Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.2 mi
110 East Main Street, Lebanon
48 more on the map.
History
The city was incorporated in 1801, and was named after the biblical cedars of Lebanon (Cedrus libani). Local residents have called Lebanon "Cedar City", mostly a reference to the abundance of "cedar" (Juniperus virginiana) trees in the area. The city is home to Cumberland University, a small, private four-year liberal arts institution, and the Nashville Superspeedway, which hosts NASCAR and IndyCar races.
From the History section of Lebanon, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Quality Inn Lebanon - Nashville Area
Motel and hotel · 3.5 mi
110 Old Leeville Pike, Lebanon
Churches and places of worship29
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Healthcare6
Map of Lebanon
201 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 28°F | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 30°F | 4.9 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 38°F | 5.0 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 46°F | 4.9 in |
| May | 79°F | 56°F | 5.6 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 46°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 37°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lebanon (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wilson County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-06-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-01-14: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2021-05-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Smyrna Airport (MQY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Gallatin 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Hendersonville 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- La Vergne 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Hartsville/Trousdale County 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Goodlettsville 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Murfreesboro 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Nashville-Davidson 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Brentwood 28 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Franklin 34 mi southwest, about 55 min by car
- Franklin 37 mi north, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lebanon square, Eric Polk( Epolk ), Public domain
- Star trails over a Lebanon ranch (Unsplash), John Moore john_moore, CC0
- Lebanon, Tennessee Banner, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lebanon, TN P9240407, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lebanon, Tennessee, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fite-fessenden-house-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- HARRY BAILEY HOUSE, LEBANON, WILSON COUNTY, TN, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John-owen-campbell-house-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Sellars Indian Mound, Epolk, Public domain
- Hale House-Patterson Hotel-Watertown, TN, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buchanan-house-lebanon-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Camp-bell-lebanon-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Mitchell-house-lebanon-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Rest-hill-cemetery-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Lebanon-woolen-mills-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- ISS045-E-151121 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS052-E-12138 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS052-E-12139 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-151120 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-16886 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- General Robert Hatton's Final Resting Place, Jnhwkr, CC BY-SA 4.0
- General Hatton side inscription, Jnhwkr, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert H. Hatton Grave Marker, Jnhwkr, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS048-E-16885 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Old Railroad Station P9240442, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Railroad Station P9240414, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Neddie Jacobs Cabin P9240436, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Neddy Jacobs Cabin P9240432, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Asphalt shingles damage, Samuel Bolton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buick Avista Concept Car -1 (25185962321), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Camel in petting zoo, Brent Moore from Smyrna, TN, CC BY 2.0
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