Shopping in Lebanon, TN: A 2026 Local Guide

Lebanon's shopping scene is often framed around the Public Square — and for good reason, since the square's independent shops are one of the county seat's most distinctive features (downtown Lebanon was voted 2025 Best Shopping Center in the Main Street Awards). But the full Lebanon shopping picture extends beyond the square to include the South Hartmann Drive corridor, the Lebanon Outlet Marketplace just off I-40, growing retail centers on the east side of the city, and the grocery and big-box clusters that serve day-to-day needs. For residents and visitors, knowing all of Lebanon's shopping options — not just the square — makes the city genuinely functional for most retail needs without requiring a Providence Marketplace trip to Mt. Juliet.

This guide covers shopping in Lebanon across the Public Square, the outlet mall, the commercial corridors, and the specialty districts.

Table of Contents

• The Public Square and Its Surroundings
• Lebanon Outlet Marketplace
• South Hartmann Drive Commercial Corridor
• Eastside Retail Area
• Big-Box and National Retailers
• Grocery Stores
• Specialty and Independent Retailers Beyond the Square
• Hardware and Home Improvement
• Upcoming Development (2025–2026)
• How Lebanon Shopping Compares to Mt. Juliet
• Frequently Asked Questions
• A Local's Take

The Public Square and Its Surroundings

The Lebanon Public Square is the historic retail center of the city — a walkable courthouse-square layout with independent specialty shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and the Capitol Theatre anchoring the east side. Named operators:

• Needful Things (108 Public Square) — antiques and collectibles
• Public Square Marketplace (120 N College St) — curated local artisans and makers, pottery, handcrafted goods
• Lebanon Antique Mall and General Store — broader antiques and general-store items
• Cedar City Brewing Company (112 Public Square) — brewery-plus-Public-Square-anchor
• Independent gift, home goods, and clothing shops — rotating tenant mix

For Public Square dining, see Downtown Lebanon Dining. For coffee, see Coffee Shops of Wilson County.

Lebanon Outlet Marketplace

The Lebanon Outlet Marketplace (1 Outlet Village Blvd, Lebanon TN 37090) is a Simon Property Group outlet shopping center immediately off I-40, housing approximately 38 stores including Eddie Bauer, Polo Ralph Lauren, Gap Outlet, Nike, J.Crew, Coach, Columbia Sportswear, and more. Operating hours typically run Sunday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. The outlet mall pulls regional traffic from across Middle Tennessee.

South Hartmann Drive Commercial Corridor

South Hartmann Drive and the surrounding commercial district on Lebanon's west side near the I-40 interchange is a major Lebanon retail corridor, including Kroger (1418 W Main St), Publix Super Market at Lebanon Center (1703 W Main St), national chain restaurants, and significant new development (see Upcoming Development below).

Eastside Retail Area

Lebanon has additional commercial development on the east side of the city, including retail centers with anchor stores, restaurants, and specialty retailers that has grown with Lebanon's broader residential development along Highway 109.

Big-Box and National Retailers

Lebanon has direct-location access to:

• Walmart Supercenter (615 S Cumberland St)
• Lowe's and/or Home Depot
• Kroger, Publix, Aldi
• TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, Dollar General
• Tractor Supply

Grocery Stores

• Kroger — 1418 W Main St
• Publix Super Market at Lebanon Center — 1703 W Main St
• Walmart Supercenter — 615 S Cumberland St
• Aldi — price-focused shopping
• Specialty grocery including international/Latin grocery at Guadalajara Taqueria y Carniceria (1028 W Main)

Hardware and Home Improvement

• Lowe's and/or Home Depot — verify current specific locations
• Tractor Supply — farm and rural needs

Upcoming Development (2025–2026)

Lebanon's retail corridor is actively expanding. Notable projects:

• Target on South Hartmann Drive — planned for a location north of I-40; Lebanon Planning Commission reviewed plans in early 2025.
• Sam's Club — under construction in the same S. Hartmann Drive corridor near I-40.
• In-N-Out Burger — opened at 915 S Hartmann Drive (Store 429, opened December 2025) in this same cluster.
• Second Walmart — approved plans for a 172,000+ sq ft Walmart with fuel station along Highway 109 at Wilson Farms Boulevard.

The combined effect is a significant upgrade to Lebanon's commercial-corridor density comparable to Providence Marketplace in Mt. Juliet.

How Lebanon Shopping Compares to Mt. Juliet

• Mt. Juliet has higher retail density today at Providence Marketplace, but the gap is narrowing as Lebanon's S. Hartmann corridor adds Target and Sam's Club.
• Lebanon has a historic downtown shopping experience (the Public Square) and the Lebanon Outlet Marketplace that Mt. Juliet doesn't match.
• For the independent-retailer, walkable-downtown experience, Lebanon's Public Square wins.
• For outlet shopping specifically, the Lebanon Outlet Marketplace is the Middle Tennessee destination.

For Mt. Juliet-specific shopping, see Providence Marketplace and Shopping in Mt. Juliet Beyond Providence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where's the best shopping in Lebanon, TN? For historic, independent, walkable shopping: the Lebanon Public Square (voted 2025 Best Shopping Center in the Main Street Awards). For outlet shopping: Lebanon Outlet Marketplace (1 Outlet Village Blvd). For national retailers: the South Hartmann Drive corridor.

Is there a Walmart in Lebanon, TN? Yes — Walmart Supercenter at 615 S Cumberland St. A second Walmart is approved for Highway 109 at Wilson Farms Boulevard.

Is there a Target in Lebanon? Not yet open, but plans are in motion. Target submitted site plans for a South Hartmann Drive location north of I-40; reviewed by the Lebanon Planning Commission in early 2025.

Does Lebanon have an outlet mall? Yes — the Lebanon Outlet Marketplace at 1 Outlet Village Blvd, immediately off I-40. Approximately 38 stores including Eddie Bauer, Polo Ralph Lauren, Gap Outlet, Nike, J.Crew, Coach, Columbia Sportswear, and more.

Are there grocery stores in Lebanon? Yes. Kroger (1418 W Main St), Publix Super Market at Lebanon Center (1703 W Main St), Walmart Supercenter (615 S Cumberland St), Aldi, and smaller specialty grocers operate in Lebanon.

What's open on the Lebanon Public Square? Named current operators include Needful Things (antiques, 108 Public Square), Public Square Marketplace (local artisans, 120 N College St), Cedar City Brewing (112 Public Square), Lebanon Antique Mall, and a rotating mix of gift shops, clothing, and home goods stores.

Are there antique shops in Lebanon? Yes. Needful Things at 108 Public Square and Lebanon Antique Mall are the core Lebanon antique operators. For a dedicated Watertown antique district experience, see Antique Shopping in Watertown.

A Local's Take

Lebanon shopping genuinely works well if you treat it as a multi-part city: the historic Public Square for character and independent retail, the Lebanon Outlet Marketplace for outlet brands at discounts, the South Hartmann corridor for chain and big-box needs, and the Highway 109 and Eastside areas for growing residential-adjacent retail. A smart shopping day in Lebanon covers at least two of those — maybe start with Public Square browsing in the morning, lunch on the square, then hit the South Hartmann corridor for practical shopping needs.

For newcomers: give Lebanon shopping a fair chance before defaulting to Providence Marketplace in Mt. Juliet for every retail trip. Lebanon has the category coverage you need for most non-specialty shopping — and as the S. Hartmann corridor adds Target and Sam's Club over 2025–2026, the shopping-gap argument for driving to Mt. Juliet will weaken further.

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Written by Jacob Armbrester, Real Estate Broker with Compass. Published 2026-04-18. Last updated 2026-04-18.