Don't want to cook for Thanksgiving? What restaurants are open in Wilson County
- Cracker Barrel, Shoney's IHOP among open restaurant options on Thanksgiving Day in Wilson County.
If eating out is your preference for Thanksgiving, there are restaurants in Wilson County that will be open. There are also preordered meals for larger groups, available for pickup.
And if you unexpectedly forget an item or two for your at-home meal, there are in-store options for sides.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: The Mt. Juliet restaurant (350 S. Mt. Juliet Road) will be open 7 a.m.-9 p.m., and the Lebanon location (635 S. Cumberland Street) is open 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
A traditional Homestyle Turkey n’ Dressing meal is offered for $14.99 on Thanksgiving Day. Children’s meals are available for $8.99.
Thanksgiving meals for larger groups to take home and heat can be preordered and available for pickup Nov. 19-26. One meal that serves 8-10 people is $149.99. Another for 4-6 people is $99.99.
Shoney’s 814 S. Cumberland Street, Lebanon: Open 6 a.m.-9 p.m., and possibly the biggest day of the year for customers with $15,000 or more estimated in sales. An all-you-can eat holiday buffet with turkey and dressing is offered, culinary director Stephen Cook said.
IHOP, 520 Pleasant Grove Road, Mt. Juliet: To open from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m., with regular menu choices available.
Whataburger, 630 S. Cumberland Street, Lebanon: The 24-hour restaurant is now open as one of brand's multiple locations coming to Middle Tennessee. The eatery will remain open for the holiday.
Thai Samurai, 401 S Mt Juliet Rd Suite 250, Mt. Juliet: The Providence Marketplace restaurant is open 11 a.m. to about 9 p.m. Basil, curries and sushi among the more popular choices. Meals can generally total around $15-$20 per person.
Martin’s Bar-B-Cue Joint, 200 Crossings Lane: It's closed on Thanksgiving, but preordered Thanksgiving meals are offered until 4 p.m., Nov. 14, with warming instructions. Pickup is available 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Nov. 21-23. Smoked turkey or smoked ham with side dishes are offered. The Major Feast that serves 12-15 people is $224.99. The Small Gathering option for 4-6 people is $129.99. Visit https://www.martinsbbqjoint.com/thanksgiving.
Stores
Kroger: All Kroger stores in the division, including one in Lebanon (1418 W. Main St.) and two in Mt. Juliet (401 S. Mt. Juliet Road and 4120 N. Mt. Juliet Road), will open at their regular times until 3 p.m., with no pickup orders after 1 p.m. The pharmacies will be closed Thanksgiving Day.
Dollar General: Stores will be open from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m., for everyday merchandise and last minute ingredients for the holiday meal.
Big Lots: Stores that include 1031 W. Main Street in Lebanon are open from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m.
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