Mold Remediation in Mount Juliet, TN

A fast-growing city between two lakes

Mount Juliet is the largest city in Wilson County, about 15 miles east of downtown Nashville. It incorporated in 1972 and has grown quickly since. Old Hickory Lake is to the north and Percy Priest Lake to the south, with I-40, Lebanon Road and Mt. Juliet Road carrying most of the traffic.

Flash floods on West Division Street

Mount Juliet's flood history comes from heavy rain overwhelming local streams. In August 2013, flash flooding closed many roads, including Old Lebanon Dirt Road, West Division Street, Curd Road, Nonaville Road and York Road. A Wilson County EMA team rescued two residents trapped in a West Division Street home. In July 2026, overflowing streams and creeks flooded several parts of the city again. About eight people were rescued, including a family taken by raft from a West Division Street home, and floodwater threatened a row of houses on that street.

After the water goes down

EPA's flood guidance is direct: if a home couldn't be dried within 24 to 48 hours, assume mold is growing. That applies to wall cavities, insulation and the bottom of drywall even when the surface looks fine. A few practical points:

• Pull wet carpet and pad; they rarely dry well enough to save.
• Open up drywall that wicked water so the cavity can dry.
• Wear at least an N-95 respirator during cleanup, and keep children out of it, as EPA advises.
• Don't paint or caulk over mold; EPA says it won't stop it.

Day-to-day moisture

Flash floods are rare events. Leaks and humidity aren't. Middle Tennessee summers keep crawl spaces and attics damp, ductwork can sweat, and a slow leak behind a dishwasher or under a tub can go unnoticed for months. A musty smell that comes back is worth tracking down.

Local contacts

The City of Mt. Juliet Building & Codes Department requires a permit from the building official to build, alter, repair or demolish a building and to install or repair electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems. Removing mold isn't on that list, but the repairs that follow often are, so check with the department before rebuilding.

The city's Code Enforcement Department takes complaints through the SeeClickFix portal or app and a hotline. Renters with a leak their landlord won't fix can start there.

The Wilson County Health Department in Lebanon is the local public health office. EPA says mold can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs, and people with asthma or weakened immune systems should stay away from moldy areas. Ask a health professional about health concerns.

Licensing

Tennessee requires a contractor's license for projects of $25,000 or more; the mold remediation classification is S-F. Wilson County isn't on TDCI's list of counties needing the separate Home Improvement license for smaller jobs. We'll connect you with an independent local company, which you can look up on TDCI's Verify a License search.