Welcome to another week Around Mount Juliet!

This week’s edition brings together opportunities to honor our veterans, discover local holiday makers and plan Thanksgiving traditions with family and neighbors. We’re highlighting Wilson County’s Veterans Day observance, Mount Juliet’s Home for the Holidays celebration and the Tommy Crockett Memorial Rescue Run.

You’ll also find upcoming library and outdoor activities, two local businesses worth discovering, community updates and a fresh trivia question celebrating a place of remembrance in Mount Juliet.

Thanks for joining us as we share the news, people and places that make our community special.

Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, November 11. Wilson County will mark the day with a parade and ceremony in Lebanon, while Mount Juliet residents can visit the local Veterans Wall for a quieter observance closer to home.

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce lists a 10 a.m. parade start at Lebanon First United Methodist Church on West Main Street. The parade ends at Wilson County Veterans Plaza, where the ceremony begins at 11 a.m. The county’s November bulletin confirms the same schedule.

If you’re going only to the ceremony, plan to meet your group at Veterans Plaza instead of the church. Event-specific parking, street closures and accessible viewing or drop-off arrangements weren’t confirmed for this guide. If those details will affect your plans, check the current event listing and use the parade contact in the county bulletin.

In Mount Juliet, the Veterans Wall at Veterans Park near the clock tower offers a place to pause and read the names at your own pace. It is separate from the ceremony site in Lebanon.

Whether you join the county observance or stay close to home, you can make time to recognize someone who served. A visit to the wall, a note of thanks or a conversation with a veteran who wants to share a memory are all ways to mark the day.

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Home for the Holidays returns to Mount Juliet on Saturday, November 14. The city’s Parks and Recreation calendar lists the date, and participating exhibitor Voices for a Safer Tennessee lists the market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1110 Charlie Daniels Parkway.

The announced lineup includes handmade goods, baked goods and performances by students from Amy Lechner’s Voice Studio. Santa photos are also advertised. Bring your own phone or camera if you want to take one, and check the latest event information if a particular performance or photo opportunity is the main reason for your visit.

If you’re shopping, start with one or two people on your gift list and leave time to talk with the makers. Ask how an item was made, where to find the seller after the event, or whether a baker takes orders for later in the season. For food allergies or dietary restrictions, ask vendors directly about ingredients.

Going with children or meeting friends? Choose one activity everyone wants to do first and share the advertised address with anyone arriving separately. The market window ends at 3 p.m.

If you want to extend the outing, our Charlie Daniels Park family guide covers regular park activities you can consider separately from the market.

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The Tommy Crockett Memorial Rescue Run returns to Mount Juliet on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, at Two Rivers Ford, 76 Belinda Parkway. The event offers a shorter outing for families and a timed race for people who want to run a 5K. Proceeds benefit Animal Rescue Corps.

The one-mile Family Fun Run starts at 8 a.m., and the timed 5K starts at 8:30 a.m., both Central. If people in your group are doing different distances, check that everyone registers for the right event and agrees on where to meet afterward.

The registration page lists $39.10 for the mile and $49.70 for the 5K, including listed processing fees, through 11:59 p.m. Central November 11. Prices rise after that deadline, so check the current total before registering.

Animal Rescue Corps says strollers and well-socialized, leashed dogs are welcome. The race listing also names the Two Rivers Ford showroom as the packet pickup location before race day. Check the organizer’s latest instructions for pickup hours and allow time to get ready before your start.

The nonprofit says the run supports its animal protection work, including emergency rescues, education and advocacy. If you’re fitting the event around other Thanksgiving plans, choose your distance, check the pickup details and save the start time before the holiday.

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Friday, November 13, 2026 · 10–11 a.m.; second session listed at 1 p.m.
Mt. Juliet–Wilson County Public Library, 2765 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mount Juliet

A community listing identifies Science Fridays for homeschool students in fourth grade and above, with adults welcome. Direct library confirmation and registration requirements remain pending; check before visiting.

Program listing

Friday, November 13, 2026 · 5–10 p.m.
Cedars of Lebanon State Park Nature Center, 856 WPA Road, Lebanon

Join the state park astronomy program for a presentation and outdoor telescope viewing, conditions permitting. A free registration option is listed; consult the official organizer for availability, accessibility and weather updates.

Tennessee State Parks event details

Saturday–Sunday, November 14–15, 2026
Breeden’s Orchard, 631 Beckwith Road, Mount Juliet

The orchard’s Pie Weekend features fall pies, cider and a pie-and-ice-cream treat. Check the orchard’s current weekend hours, availability and any activity costs before traveling.

Official orchard event details

Local Video — Take a Look at The Dancing Lights of Christmas

Holiday lights are shining again in Wilson County! The Dancing Lights of Christmas returns to the Wilson County Fairgrounds in Lebanon for its 2026–27 season.

The organizer’s video gallery offers a glimpse of synchronized displays and colorful decorations. These are promotional previews, not verified footage of the 2026 opening.

Watch the organizer’s videos