Lebanon, Tennessee

Lebanon is a city located in Wilson County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 20,235. It serves as the county seat of Wilson County{{GR|6}}. Lebanon is located in central Tennessee, east of Nashville. The Hermitage, the estate of former United States President Andrew Jackson, is located nearby.

Related Topics:
Wilson County, Tennessee - 2000 - County seat - Nashville - The Hermitage - United States President - Andrew Jackson

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Nashville Superspeedway is located outside of Lebanon.

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Cracker Barrel was founded in Lebanon, and has its corporate headquarters based there.

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Lebanon is home to Cumberland University, a small, private, 4-year liberal arts institution.

Related Topics:
Cumberland University - Liberal arts

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Lebanon is considered a banking center, and is home to the corporate headquarters of at least three regional banks. Most of the larger state and national banks have only a minimal presence in Lebanon.

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Among Middle Tennesseans, Lebanon is pronounced "LEB-nun", as opposed to the general pronunciation "leb-uh-NON."

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