Growing Nashville metro with enduring small-town charm
Nolensville got its name from Revolutionary War veteran William Nolen, who stopped in the area over two centuries ago due to a broken wagon wheel. After noticing the area's wealth of springs, creeks and other resources, Nolen and his family decided to stay. Since its founding, Nolensville has provided a haven away from the noise and bustle of Nashville — and despite its ongoing growth, the community retains its small-town charm. Here, familiar faces share stories over cups of coffee at the local cafes, and the community's running club gathers for its weekly jogs through Nolensville's hills and countryside.
“I just like how tight-knit everybody is. I see people come in all the time with their kids, and I get to talk to them and make those personal connections,” says Halle Bumpus, the manager at Itty Bitty Donuts & Specialty Coffee. “Everybody is super nice, so funny, so welcoming. Like, I’m literally babysitting one of our regulars’ kids tonight.”
Nolensville is small-charm historic town in Williamson County.
Nolensville was founded by William Nolen in 1797.
Locals in Nolensville can work from their laptops at Itty Bitty Donuts and Coffee.
Visitors to Nolensville can gaze upon the beautiful Mill Creek.
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A new residential landscape
The south end of town has subdivisions filled with contemporary Traditionals, Colonial Revivals and other newer homes showcasing classic Craftsman bungalow designs. Ranch-style houses with greater yard space make up much of the homes elsewhere in town. Upcoming projects include Storyvale, a master-planned development that will put townhouses and stylish estates along more than 300 acres of land. Another project, the Town Square, will bring a mixed-use community to Nolensville, featuring residential units and shops in multi-story buildings built around a central green space. “The variety of housing is going to be very significant,” says Nolensville Town Manager Victor Lay.
Nolensville attracts folks looking for affordable alternatives to those found in neighboring Williamson County. Nolensville has a median list price of approximately $890,000, which is lower than Brentwood’s $1.4 million and below Franklin’s median of about $950,000. Although they might find some less costly outliers, prospective buyers should still expect to spend between $700,000 and $1.4 million for a single-family home, while townhouses will cost between $400,000 and $550,000.
Homeowners keep their landscaping manicured throughout the year in Nolensville.
Traditional style of homes are some of the most popular styles in Nolensville.
Ranch style homes are a rare occurance in Nolensville.
Colonial Revival homes can be found on the south end of Nolensville.
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‘Really killer coffee’ and the home of Martin’s Bar-B-Que
Nolensville’s dining options range from cafes serving up waffles and doughnuts to staples for Southern downhome cooking and Mexican fare. Itty Bitty bakes an ever-growing assortment of doughnuts, which many patrons enjoy with a latte, or what Bumpus calls “really killer coffee.” Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint launched in Nolensville and is now a popular chain with locations in four states. At the Mill Creek Brewing Co., patrons can sample ales and lagers, and drink out of specialty mugs, including one shaped like a boot.
The products at the rustic Nolensville Feed Mill Amish Country Market range from homemade jams and tomato sauce to breads, pies and cinnamon rolls. Small Town Charm sells items like candles and personal products. “If men don’t know about that store, they’re not buying proper gifts for their wives or moms because it’s a great gift store, and we go out of our way to go there,” says Tracy Zimmerman, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty.
Located a few miles north of town, Kroger and Publix provide the nearest grocery stores.
Itty Bitty Donuts and Specialty Coffee serves delicious lattes in Nolensville.
The ribs at Martin's Bar-B-Que are made from scratch and delicious in Nolensville.
Mill Creek Brewing Co. has a large seating area for guests in Nolensville.
The Nolensville Feed Mill has fresh Amish baked goods and lunch.
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Plenty of local sports facilities and amenities
On recreation, Flint Adam, owner of Beacon Real Estate, says, “There’s parks, soccer fields, softball, youth sports and adult-league sports. So, if you like the outdoors, there’s plenty to offer around here.” Nolensville Park features football and baseball fields, which are essential to the local youth baseball scene — which has sent multiple teams to the Little League World Series. Additionally, the site attracts dog owners and others looking for relaxing walks and views of Mill Creek. The Williamson County Recreation Complex up the road has indoor fitness amenities; while aspiring gymnasts and young tumblers can train at the Summit Sports Center. For hockey enthusiasts, The Gary Force Acura Ice Arena boasts an NHL-regulation rink, ideal for youth leagues or figure skaters.
The Nashville Warriors practice weekly at the Gary Force Acura Ice Arena in Nolensville.
Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville has an outdoor pool for summer fun.
Locals love to bring their dogs to the Nolensville Park dog park.
Friends can play catch and practice baseball throughout the year in Nolensville.
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From the town’s Food Truck Festival to the Holiday Parade
Nolensville’s celebrations include December’s Holiday Parade, which features floats and performers. In May, crowds fill the Church at Nolensville’s parking lot for the Food Truck Festival, where vendors sell everything from funnel cakes and pizza to kebab and Thai foods. The Mill Creek brewery hosts the Broken Wheel Music & Arts Festival in October, bringing in more food trucks and child-friendly attractions.
Set at the Historic Nolensville School, the Nolensville Farmers Market runs every Saturday morning between May and October. There’s also a winter market from November to April.
Nolensville Farmers Market is a year round farmers market located in Nolensville Tennessee.
The Church at Nolensville hosts the Food Truck Festival every year in May.
The Historic Nolensville School hosts the Nolensville Farmers Market.
Mill Creek Brewing Co. hosts the Broken Wheel Music & Arts Festival every year.
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Access to some of Tennessee's top public schools
The Williamson County Schools system serves Nolensville and gets an overall A grade from ratings site Niche, which ranks the district as the third best in the state. Six schools serve the immediate Nolensville area and their Niche grades reflect the district’s strong rating. Notable campuses include Mill Creek Middle School and the flagship Nolensville High School, which both receive A grades from Niche. The ratings site also ranks Mill Creek Middle and Nolensville High among the 20 best schools in the state.
Nolensville Elementary School serves students in the Nolensville community.
Sunset Elementary School enrolls over 600 students every year in Nolensville.
Mill Creek Elementary and Middle School serves the residents of Nolensville.
Nolensville High School offers education for ninth through 12th grades.
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A small but growing Williamson County town
With over 7,000 employees, the school district leads the way as the area’s largest employer. The TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, about 8 miles east of town in Smyrna, provides one of the nearest hospital facilities in the area.
Nolensville saw its largest population jump in history between 2010 and 2020, when its number of residents increased by over 130%. The latest 2023 census estimates show the population grew again by about 11% to nearly 15,400 people.
The town is located about 9 miles east of Interstate 65, which provides some of the quickest travel to Nashville about 22 miles north and Nolensville Road provides a direct route to several neighborhoods in South Nashville. The town is also about 19 miles from the Nashville International Airport, the region’s hub for commercial flights.
Important to know
As part of the Nashville metro, the town experiences four true seasons. The area has warm, humid summers and mild winters that occasionally bring in ice or light snowfall. Extreme weather events typically occur in the spring and the latter part of autumn. These events include tornadoes, which occur most frequently in Middle Tennessee, according to the National Weather Service. Nolensville has far lower crime rates than both Nashville and Tennessee. The state capital’s crime rate is just over 10 times higher than Nolensville’s.
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Williamson Country Recreation Complex at Nolensville
Nolensville Housing Trends
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