Things to Do in Middle Tennessee
Welcome to Lebanon, TN
Lebanon is a charming small town with a rich history, beautiful neighborhoods, and numerous sites on the National Register of Historic Places. Historic Lebanon’s mission is simple: we use historic preservation to drive positive economic impact in our community.
Incorporated in 1801, Lebanon is the seat of Wilson County, and is approximately 25 miles ease of Downtown Nashville. 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.
Visit the site below to learn more about our city and historic Main Street, and find the current activity and events to visit.
Music City Food and Wine Festival
April 24-26, 2026: Following a smashing debut in Spring 2025, Music City Food & Wine Festival returns to continue its mission of celebrating Nashville’s vibrant culinary, beverage, and cultural scene. With a sold-out inaugural year that brought thousands together at Centennial Park and across the city, MCFW has quickly become a staple Nashville experience for locals and visitors alike.
CMA Fest
The Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience™ began in 1972 as Fan Fair®, which drew 5,000 fans to Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. The legendary CMA Fest has become the city’s signature Country Music event that hosts tens of thousands of fans from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and 39 international countries. It is also the longest-running Country Music festival in the world! In 2022, CMA Fest featured more than 250 acts on 9 official stages – all to benefit music education.
Tennessee State Fair
Experience the 2026 Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair August 13-22, 2026! 10 days of Family Fun and Entertainment! There’s so much to see and do that you can’t see it all in one visit! Thrilling rides, food, concerts, tractor pulls, monster trucks, pageants, livestock shows, Fiddlers Grove Historic Village, Pick Tennessee Experience, Travel TN and so much more!
Wilson County Convention & Visitors Bureau
WilCo – short for Wilson County, Tennessee – loves our visitors (that must be due to our southern hospitality roots). Whether you’re visiting one of our awesome events, enjoying our state parks, watching a locally produced theatrical show, browsing one of our many boutiques, or tasting out of this world cuisine, you will soon see why WilCo is near Nashville, but miles from ordinary!
Cedars of Lebanon State Park
Fishing. Golfing. Hiking. Horseback riding. And so much more.
Cedars of Lebanon State Park is located in Wilson County and is surrounded by the Cedars of Lebanon State Forest. The park is named for eastern red cedar trees found throughout the area. The trees reminded early American settlers of the famed Biblical cedar forests that thrived across Mount Lebanon in what is now the Mediterranean area. Cedars of Lebanon became a state park in 1955.
Fiddler's Grove
Step back in time as you stroll through the Grove and experience life in a typical early village. With over 60 historical structures and museums, Fiddlers Grove offers something for the entire family regardless of their age.
The historic buildings and quaint backdrop have made Fiddlers Grove a popular place to hold weddings, family gatherings, business retreats, and celebrations of any kind.
Nashville Superspeedway
Nashville Superspeedway stands as Middle Tennessee’s premier racing destination, nestled in one of America’s most dynamic and rapidly expanding regions. The 1.33-mile D-shaped concrete track, featuring 14 degrees of banking, holds the distinction of being NASCAR’s largest all-concrete venue. As a Speedway Motorsports property, Nashville Superspeedway serves as a year-round entertainment venue welcoming families and race fans from across the nation.
Cracker Barrel
Dan Evins opened the first Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in 1969, right here in Lebanon, TN. He had a vision to build an old country store to meet their needs—a place that preserved the ingredients of country life to share with travelers on the road and families from nearby.
Experience a meal on site or order catering from this historical and delicious restaurant.