Wilson County continues to be a rapidly growing community. According to the 2000 census the county experienced a 31.2% increase in population over the past ten years. The census showed an overall county population of 88,809. The county is broken down into three major cities: Lebanon, the county seat, (population 20,235); Mt. Juliet (12,366); and Watertown (1358).

Wilson County is only minutes away from Nashville. Interstate 40 runs through the county as well as I-840. Much industry is already in the area with many others looking because of interstate access and other positive features. Wilson County is home to the Nashville Super speedway (built by Dover Downs), The Prime Outlet Mall of Lebanon, Cracker Barrel Headquarters, State Parks, and many other great attractions.