Wilson County
County History and Information:
Wilson County was established on October 26, 1799 and named for Major David Wilson, a North Carolina hero of the American Revolution. William Haskell Neal developed Neal's Paymaster corn in Wilson County, and button clover was also discovered in the County. The Cracker Barrell restaurant chain originated in Wilson County. The Nashville Super Speedway, the second largest race track in the state, is located in Wilson County. Sam Houston began his political career in Wilson County and W.E.B. Du Bois began his teaching career in Wilson County.
County Contacts:
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Wilson County Mayor Robert Dedman 228 East Main Street, Room 104 Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 444-1383 |
Wilson County Sheriff Terry Ashe 105 East High Street Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 444-1412 |
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Wilson County Director of Schools Jim Duncan 351 Stumpy Lane Lebanon, TN 37090 (615) 444-3282 |
Wilson County Election Commission Lynn Harris 203 East Main Street Lebanon, TN 37088 (615) 444-0216 |
