What's Up Mt Juliet Weekly Newsletter 5/28

May 28, 2026

Hey Mt. Juliet! 👋

School’s out, the days are longer, and we are officially sliding into that early-summer energy ☀️

If you’re looking for things to do this week (or just trying to keep everyone entertained), we’ve got you covered. In this edition, we’re announcing the winners of our Best of MJ – Great Chocolate Chip Cookie Quest 🍪, sharing a fresh lineup of local events and things happening around town, dropping a new subscriber-only coupon, and including a few community updates you might want to know about.

Also, a quick heads up: NASCAR weekend is rolling into Lebanon, which means you’ll likely notice heavier traffic and busier restaurants around town. But honestly—it’s also a pretty cool event to have happening right here in Wilson County. If you’ve never checked it out, this might be the weekend to see what all the excitement is about 🏁

We’re glad you’re here! Let’s dive in…

Denise & Mike

Looking for a simple way to help local families? ❤️ The Pack-A-Cruiser Food Drive is happening May 30 from 11 AM–2 PM at Speedway (Lebanon Rd & Nonaville Rd). Hosted by Kyler’s Impact Foundation, Speedway, and the Mt. Juliet Police Department, donations will benefit the Mt. Juliet Help Center and support neighbors in our community.

🎬Local comedian Nate Bargatze is making his big-screen debut!

"The Breadwinner" — the brand new comedy movie from Old Hickory native Nate Bargatze — is in theatres this weekend, and it has a little Tennessee flavor baked right in! While most of the film was shot in Atlanta, it gives a nod to Centennial Park and the Tennessee Titans, and even features a scene filmed right at Nissan Stadium. 🏈

Old Hickory is just right next door, so we're claiming this one as our own! 😄 If you're looking for a great reason to get out this weekend, this is it — go show some love for one of our neighbors on the big screen! 🎉

After weeks of nominations, a whole lot of tasting, and some very heated deliberation — the moment you've been waiting for is finally here! 🍪 Check out the full results below! 👇

Nashville Superspeedway: Best. Experience. Ever. 🏁

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Pricing varies by date, demand, and experience.

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Meet the Team

Denise is a SoCal native who has called Middle Tennessee home for 25 years. A self-proclaimed foodie, she’s always on the hunt for the area's latest and greatest restaurants—though during football season, you’ll likely find her locked into a game.

Mike originally hails from New Jersey and has lived in Mt. Juliet for over 30 years. When he isn’t cheering on his favorite college and pro football teams, he loves getting out to catch some live local rock music.

Together, we started What’s Up Mt. Juliet because we believe there is so much to love about this great city. Our mission is simple: the more you know, the more you go!

Thanks for letting us be a small part of your week!

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