Nolensville, Tennessee
Nolensville is a town of 15,074 people in Williamson County, Tennessee, founded in 1797.
Why visit Nolensville
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 19 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Jenkins Hill, Morton Knob, Nolensville School and Bank of Nolensville.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Nolensville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nolensville
Nolensville is a town in Williamson County, Tennessee. Its population was 13,829 at the 2020 census. It was established in 1797 by William Nolen, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War. Located in Middle Tennessee, it is about 22 miles southeast of Nashville.
From the Wikipedia article Nolensville, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks10
Nolensville School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Nolensville, Tennessee, United States
Bank of Nolensville
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Tennessee, United States
Benajah Gray Log House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Building in Tennessee, United States
George W. Morton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Nolensville, TN, listed on the NRHP in Tennessee
John M. Winstead Houses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Brentwood, Tennessee, NRHP-listed, in Williamson County
Jordan-Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Lamb-Stephens House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Sherwood Green House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
William W. Johnson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Franklin, Tennessee, listed on the NRHP in Williamson County
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes19
Mama's Java Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
305 Sheldon Valley Road, Nolensville
Mo-Fr 06:30-15:00; Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 08:00-13:00
Ugadi Indian Grill - Nolensville
Restaurant · Indian · 2.2 mi
Burkitt Commons Avenue
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
Nolensville Road
Mo-Su 10:45-23:00
Martin's BBQ Joint
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.4 mi
7223 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville
McDougal's Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken · 0.5 mi
7215 Nolensville Road, Nolensville
Mill Creek Brewery
Brewery and winery
2008 Johnson Industrial Boulevard, Nolensville
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 3.0 mi
6720 Nolensville Pike
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00
7 more on the map.
History
This area was settled by European Americans after the American Revolutionary War, when pioneers began to move west of the Appalachian Mountains. William Nolen, a war veteran, his wife, Sarah, and their five children were passing through the area in 1797 when their wagon wheel broke (The town's nickname is now called "Broken wheel town". Surveying his surroundings, Nolen noted the rich soil and abundance of natural resources. He decided to settle here and the community was later named for him as Nolensville. William Nolen purchased a portion of a land grant made to Jason Thompson, on which Nolensville later developed. Nolen's historic house was moved to a new location in 2009.
In the early 19th century, a large migration from Rockingham, North Carolina, brought the Adams, Allen, Barnes, Cyrus, Fields, Glenn, Irion, Johnson, Peay, Scales, Taylor, Vernon, Wisener, Williams, and other families to the area. Built along Mill Creek, the town was incorporated in 1839.
From the History section of Nolensville, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Cane Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Southpointe Community Church
Church · Presbyterian Church In America · 1.0 mi
7227 Haley Industrial Drive, Nolensville
Sunset Hills Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
1635 Sunset Road, Brentwood
Sunset Hills Baptist Church - Student Activities Building
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
1635 Sunset Road, Brentwood
The Church At Nolensville
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
7388 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints · 1.3 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries24
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
School · 5.0 mi
6217 Nolensville Rd, Nashville
Map of Nolensville
80 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 26°F | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 28°F | 4.7 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 35°F | 5.5 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 44°F | 4.9 in |
| May | 79°F | 53°F | 5.7 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 63°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 66°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 64°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 57°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 45°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 34°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 29°F | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brentwood (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Williamson County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-05-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Tornado)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Smyrna Airport (MQY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Brentwood 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- La Vergne 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Franklin 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Nashville-Davidson 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Murfreesboro 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Hendersonville 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Lebanon 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Goodlettsville 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Fairview 26 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Columbia 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Nolensville Town Hall, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nolensville School, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William W. Johnson House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jordan-Williams House, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Benajah Gray Log House, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bank of Nolensville, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cane Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Kentondickerson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sherwood Green House, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pleasant Hill Mansion, one of the John M. Winstead houses., Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parancistrocerus perennis - iNaturalist 495677942, Nicholas Stockmaster, CC BY 4.0
- MTC CSP, CBTN1227, CC BY-SA 4.0
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