What's Up Mt Juliet Weekly Newsletter 5/7

May 7, 2026

Welcome to this week’s edition of What’s Up Mt. Juliet!

Hi Neighbors!

We want to start by wishing all of our awesome Mt. Juliet moms a very Happy Mother’s Day! We hope you enjoyed last week’s beautiful weather and had a chance to get out and take advantage of some of the great activities around town.

We had a blast browsing several community yard sales—shoutout to Jackson Hills, Stone Hollow, Park Glen, Tuscan Gardens, Cypress Glen, and Saddlewood—and loved stopping by Charlie Daniels Park for opening day of the Farmers Market (we’ve got a special feature on that below).

There's so much happening this week, whether you're looking for a midweek trivia break, a family-friendly craft, or a unique way to celebrate Mother's Day — we've got you covered! I'm especially excited about the Grand Opening of Haverty's Furniture this week! We'll have a table set up, so if you want to stop by and say hi, I would absolutely love to meet you! And psst... we have a secret giveaway just for Haverty's guests! 😉🎉

As always, if you’ve spotted something new around town or know of an event we should feature, just hit reply and let us know—we truly love hearing from you. Thanks for being part of our community, and have a great week!

See you around MJ,

Denise & Mike

Havertys is proud to open its newest showroom at Providence Marketplace in Mt. Juliet, and is excited to welcome you. For more than 140 years, Havertys Furniture has been furnishing happiness in homes by offering a wide array of expertly crafted furniture and thoughtfully curated décor that are designed for real life.

With 130 showrooms across 17 states throughout the South and Midwest, they specialize in helping customers create spaces they truly love. From their Free Design Service to their first‑class customer care and highly customizable selection of furniture, Havertys has everything you need to help you create the space you’ve always wanted. Their grand opening in Mt Juliet is May 8th, so stop by and let their talented team help you create the home of your dreams. It’s time to shop for furniture, completely regret-free.

💚 Supporting Local — Green Onion Deli

Have you checked out Green Onion Deli yet? Located at 3193 S. Mt. Juliet Rd, they're serving up fresh, made-to-order sandwiches — and honestly, it's exactly what Mt. Juliet has been missing! From hot and cold sandwiches to a coffee bar, fresh juices, and salads, there's something for everyone. They're even great for catering your next event! Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner — go show them some love!

The Mt. Juliet Board of Commissioners recently approved two faith-based resolutions during Monday night’s meeting.

One of the resolutions authorizes “In God We Trust” decals to be placed on all city-owned vehicles, including public safety vehicles. Both resolutions were sponsored by Mayor James Maness and passed by a 4-0 vote, with District 3 Commissioner Scott Hefner absent.

Supporters of the resolution noted that the national motto—officially adopted by the U.S. in 1956 and also appearing on American currency—is intended as a “passive, ceremonial, and patriotic expression,” not as an endorsement of any specific religious belief.

The second resolution passed that evening expresses support for a Tennessee House effort to designate July as an annual month of prayer and fasting across the state.

This week, we stopped into Compassion Coffeehouse for the first time—and it definitely lived up to the hype. There’s something about this place you notice right away, and we uncovered a few surprises that made it stand out in ways we didn’t expect. The full review is below… so check out to see what we thought.

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!

Publication Disclaimer:

We do our best to keep everything accurate and up to date, but details can change—so it’s always a good idea to double-check event links before heading out.