Wilson County, Administrative county in Middle Tennessee, United States.
Wilson County is an administrative region in Middle Tennessee that spans across varied terrain and communities. The area includes river valleys, farmland, and several growing towns connected by local roads.
The region was established in 1799 when authorities divided an existing territory and named it after a Revolutionary War veteran. This founding marked the growth of settlement in Middle Tennessee.
Wilson County Schools manages 22 public educational institutions, with five high schools serving the local population of more than 147,000 residents.
The Cumberland River forms the northern boundary and is a notable geographic feature of the region. Lebanon serves as the administrative center, while Mount Juliet represents the largest urban hub.
Within this region exist limestone grasslands where shallow soil prevents tree growth and supports specialized plant species. These natural ecosystems are rare and characteristic of the area.
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