It’s no secret that Mount Juliet has experienced a lot of growth in a relatively short amount of time. Since the year 2000, the population in Mount Juliet has grown a staggering 187.6% (it’s grown faster than 98% of similarly sized cities). With that kind of growth come many new faces, but the familiar ones remain. Local realtor Eddie Rockensock is one of them. Rockensock has been in Mount Juliet since 1984, going through school and his formative years here. Though he went to college in Jackson, TN, he ultimately ended up back in his hometown. It’s a testament that there is so much to love about Mount Juliet. When asked what he loves about it, Rockensock cites that he’s been here his whole life, “loves the small-time community feel,” and “how the community looks out for everyone.” And he helps foster that feeling of community in multiple ways, both professionally and personally.
In the professional sphere, he heads Team Rockensock - a local team of real estate professionals. His team is there to assist clients in buying or selling a home, which is known to be one of life’s most stressful experiences. Rockensock guides clients through the real estate process, providing exceptional service and cultivating strong connections and friendships. His team sees this as a way to serve God “by caring for his people.” Rockensock has recently been recognized as a leader in the community by being named the president of a local realtors association, where he will help set policy and direction.
In his personal life, he coaches both basketball and golf and is very involved in Providence United Methodist Church. It’s fitting that he acts as a shepherd, utilizing his strong leadership abilities to welcome newcomers while keeping a sense of small-town community in the ever-growing Mount Juliet.
In the Mount Juliet community, he is living the values espoused in the Bible, and the mission statement of Team Rockensock - “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45
