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LebanonLebanon, Tennessee
Half a day or one night is enough: walk downtown, see the Capitol Theatre, then head to Nashville or the Cumberland Plateau.
Lebanon is a small Middle Tennessee town 40 minutes east of Nashville on I-40. Its downtown has a restored 1940s theatre and a few antique shops; the main draw is the Wilson County Fair in August. Most travellers use it as a quick stop or a cheap base for Nashville.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity)
- Airport
- M54
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lebanon911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lebanon, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLebanon is generally safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportM54 Lebanon Municipal Airport (General aviation only; commercial flights use Nashville (BNA), about 40 min drive).
- Getting aroundCar is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealLunch at a diner$10–15
- BeerBeer at a bar$4–7
- Budget bedHostel or budget motel bed, a night, per personUS$40
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$130
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$200
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- M54 Lebanon Municipal Airport (General aviation only; commercial flights use Nashville (BNA), about 40 min drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lebanon: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
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Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is essential. The Music City Star commuter train runs from Lebanon to Nashville on weekdays only (check schedule). Downtown is walkable.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 40–60 min
I-40 west, about 40 min drive; Music City Star weekdays
Broadway, Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame.
Door to door: 30 min
I-840 south, about 25 min
Stones River National Battlefield and downtown square.
Door to door: 50 min
I-40 east, about 45 min
Burgess Falls and window to the Cumberland Plateau.
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
I-24 south via Murfreesboro, about 1 h
Old Stone Fort and Bonnaroo grounds.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
I-40 corridor
Chain hotels near the interstate; easy access to Nashville and points east.
Downtown Lebanon
A few inns and B&Bs; walkable to the theatre and restaurants.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$130 | US$130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Music City Star round trip2 × US$10 · check | US$20 |
| Gas for 50 miles of driving1 × US$12 · check | US$12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$40 |
| Trip total≈ US$221 per person per day, bed included | US$442 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Lunch at a diner | $10–15 |
| Dinner at a mid-range restaurant | $15–30 |
| Beer at a bar | $4–7 |
| Capitol Theatre ticketcheck | $10–30 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Music City Star runs only on weekdays and has limited evening departures.
- Wilson County Fair tickets sell out: buy online in advance for August dates.
- I-40 can jam near Nashville during rush hour (7:00–9:00, 16:00–18:30).I-40 can jam near Nashville during rush hour (7:00 AM–9:00 AM, 4:00 PM–6:30 PM).
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Music City Star, one way: about $5 (check)
- Taxi from Nashville Airport to Lebanon: $60–80 (check)
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- Hello — Hello (hello)
- Thank you — Thank you (thank you)
- How much? — How much? (how much)
- Where is the bathroom? — Where is the bathroom? (where is the bathroom)
English is universal; no phrasebook needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lebanon. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Capitol Theatre (show schedule, ticket link), Wilson County Fair (dates, ticket link), Fiddlers Grove Historic Village.
- Eat pages with last orders and a downtown walking cluster.
- Music City Star schedule and fare page with real-time check.
- Golden hour and hostile arrival fixtures for I-40 and the train station.
Sources
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