Just 12 miles outside of Nashville on Interstate 40 is the welcoming small community of Mt. Juliet, situated in close proximity to two recreational lakes.  Old Hickory Lake on the Cumberland River and J. Percy Priest Lake on the Stones River ensure world-class fishing as well as a kaleidoscope of water sports.  Both lakes provide marinas, boat docks, boat ramps and recreational facilities with beaches.  Locally, wonderful parks provide a wealth of amenities that include first-rate playgrounds and sports facilities as well as an amphitheater for outdoor concerts, plays, and special events.  The convenient location to major Interstate and commercial transportation facilities make it ideal for businesses and industries that rely on tourism or distribution of goods.  Rapid growth in the city and the surrounding area has given birth to lovely residential enclaves like Green Hill, adding attractive subdivisions to the wealth of housing options.  In the decades between 1980 and 2000, Mt. Juliet was the fastest-growing city in Tennessee.  While further expansion and development is expected to continue at a rapid rate in the Mt. Juliet area and in Wilson County, both residents and planners are determined to preserve the close spirit, friendliness, and hometown feeling that make this area so appealing.