Wilson Post

Christina Williams, seen here holding a Philly cheesesteak plate and a fried fish plate, recently opened Christina’s Diner & Shakes in Gordonsville. The restaurant sits on the same site previously occupied by BB’s Bistro and is the only locally owned restaurant in town. KEN BECK Smith County restauranteur Christina Williams likely had the best weekend of her life the last Saturday and Sunday in June.

The Watertown Stars Stripes and Squirt Parade proceeds down Main Street on July 4. XAVIER SMITH Keandre Bates blasts a watergun during the Watertown Stars Stripes and Squirt Parade on July 4. XAVIER SMITH Watertown Stars Stripes and Squirt Parade grand marshall Eugene Grooms shoots a watergun during the July 4 parade. XAVIER SMITH Watertown Stars Stripes and Squirt Parade attendees shoot water toward passing floats during the Juy 4 event.

Wilson County celebrates America's 250 birthday with multiple celebrations A parachutist delivers the American flag to the City of Lebanon’s July 4 celebration at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. LEBANON POLICE DEPARTMENT Part of the July 4 fireworks display at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. CITY OF LEBANON An electronic flag serves as a backdrop for Lebanon’s fireworks display. CITY OF LEBANON Folks gather at the Wilson County Fairgrounds for Lebanon’s July 4 celebration.

Ansley Apple and Henny smile inside the Neighborhood Treat Cart on July 2. XAVIER SMITH Ansley Apple trades ice cream for Treat Bucks with Castle Heights Elementary School SACC students on July 2. XAVIER SMITH A mother-and-daughter duo recently debuted a new mobile service that has brought sweet treats to Lebanon streets and gained the attention of legendary brands.

Lebanon Ward 2 City Councilor Geri Ashley said she hopes the Hartsville Pike Area Study brings much-needed change to her ward as the city held its most recent meeting on the study June 30 at Lebanon City Hall. The study aims to create a plan that outline the future desired characteristics of the area that was reshaped by the realignment of Hartsville Pike.

The Lebanon Wastewater Site Search Committee will work with City of Lebanon leaders to identify willing property sellers after it reduced its list of potential properties to 12 during its June 29 meeting. The committee will recommend to the Lebanon City Council no less than three potential sites for a future wastewater treatment plant to replace the current 60-year-old plant on Hartmann Drive.

Fireworks season arrives in Wilson County XAVIER SMITH Main Street Media Jack Gallaher arranges the inventory at the SureFire fireworks tent at the corner of S. Mt. Juliet Road and Central Pike in Mt. Juliet during the Fourth of July sales season. XAVIER SMITH Popup tents have been spotted across Wilson County for the past week with hundreds of fireworks for sale to celebrate the upcoming Fourth of July and America’s 250th birthday. In Lebanon, firework sales are permitted through Sunday, July 5.

Darian Barr dances during the sixth annual Lebanon Sunday Soul on June 28. XAVIER SMITH Hundreds of people gathered around the Snow White Drive In property on June 28 for the sixth annual Lebanon Sunday Soul, a free community event held every fourth Sunday in June hosted by insurance agent Kay Maynard. The event featured The Nashville Soundz Party Band as the musical entertainment alongside dozens of vendor booths and food vendors.

Coverage of wastewater problems receives statewide honors STAFF REPORTS Photographer Lindsey Rutledge won a first-place award for Best Sports Photo in the Tennessee Press Association’s annual statewide contest for this photo of Mt. Juliet beating Lebanon on a last-second shot. The Wilson Post won 12 awards — including seven first-place awards — in the Tennessee Press Association’s annual statewide journalism contest announced June 25.

MSP Staff | April 28, 2026 The Tennessee Sports Writers Association has announced its 2026 all-state boys basketball teams.