Nolensville, Tennessee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nolensville, Tennessee
Town
Nolensville Town Hall in November 2013.
Seal
Location of Nolensville in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
County	Williamson
Settled	1797
Incorporated	1996
Named for	William Nolen (early settler)
Area
• Total	10.44 sq mi (27.05 km2)
• Land	10.44 sq mi (27.05 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	623 ft (190 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	13,829
• Density	1,324.11/sq mi (511.26/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	37135
Area code(s)	615
FIPS code	47-53460
GNIS feature ID	1295807

Nolensville is a town located in Williamson County, Tennessee. In 2020, about 13,829 people lived there. The town was founded in 1797 by William Nolen, who was a soldier in the American Revolutionary War. Nolensville is in Middle Tennessee, about 22 miles southeast of Nashville. It officially became a town again in 1996.

Geography

Nolensville is found at 35°57′24″N 86°40′1″W / 35.95667°N 86.66694°W / 35.95667; -86.66694. This means it's located at specific map coordinates.

The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 9.5 square miles (24.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

History

How Nolensville Started

In 1797, William Nolen, his wife Sarah, and their five children were traveling through the area. Their wagon wheel broke, forcing them to stop. William Nolen noticed the rich soil and many natural resources. He decided this would be a great place to live.

William Nolen bought some land that was originally given to Jason Thompson. This is where Nolensville was later built. In the early 1800s, many families moved here from Rockingham, North Carolina. These families included the Adams, Allen, Barnes, and others. The town grew along Mill Creek and became an official town in 1839.

Nolensville During the Civil War

During the American Civil War, there were small battles and searches for food in Nolensville. A Confederate cavalry unit, led by General John A. Wharton, stayed in town for a short time. In December 1862, General Joseph Wheeler's group captured a Union supply train here.

Later, in September 1863, a soldier named William A. Clark bravely protected a wagon train. He earned the Medal of Honor for his actions.

Becoming a Town Again

Nolensville was officially made a town again in 1996. In August 1996, people in Nolensville voted to re-incorporate. The first election was held in October 1996. This election chose the first three-member Nolensville Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Charles F. Knapper became the first Mayor of Nolensville. Thomas "Tommy" Dugger, III, and Parman Henry were the first Aldermen. The town also hired its first attorney, Robert J. Notestine, III. The first town employee started working in November 1996.

In November 2000, Nolensville voted to have a larger Board with five members. This included a Mayor and four Aldermen. These positions would be elected every two years, with each person serving a four-year term.

Historic Buildings in Nolensville

Along Nolensville Road, you can still see many buildings from the 1800s. These buildings are used today as homes or stores. This area was once the main part of Nolensville in the 19th century.

Some notable old buildings include:

• The Waller Funeral Home, which has been open since 1876.
• The Nolensville Mill Company, which operated from 1890 to 1986. Today, it's a store selling Amish goods.
• The Nolensville Co-Op Creamery, which made famous butter from 1921 to 1957. Now, it's an antique store.
• The Home Place Bed & Breakfast, built in 1820, is still used today.

Population and People

2020 Census Information

In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 13,829 people living in Nolensville. There were 2,405 households and 2,164 families.

Here's a quick look at the different groups of people living in Nolensville in 2020:

2010 Census Information

According to the census in 2010, Nolensville had 5,861 people and 1,831 households. Most people (85.5%) were White. About 5.3% were African American, and 6.3% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 2.8% of the population.

Most households (77.1%) were married couples living together. The average household had 3.25 people. The average family had 3.45 people.

A large part of the population (41.9%) was under 18 years old. The median age was 33 years. This means half the people were younger than 33 and half were older. The median income for a household was $102,982. This is the middle income for all households.

Education and Schools

Nolensville Elementary School

Nolensville has several schools for students:

• Nolensville Elementary School
• Mill Creek Elementary School
• Sunset Elementary School
• Sunset Middle School
• Mill Creek Middle School
• Nolensville High School

Recreation

Nolensville offers many fun things to do! It has two public parks, an indoor recreation center, and an outdoor pool with a splash pad. There is also a large system of trails for walking or biking. These places host many activities, like youth sports leagues, fitness classes, and town holiday celebrations.

Little League World Series

Baseball teams from Nolensville have been very successful in the Little League World Series. They played in the tournament in 2021, 2022, and 2023. This made them the 9th, 10th, and 11th teams from Tennessee to qualify. The 2022 team finished in fourth place out of 20 teams, which was a great achievement!

See also

In Spanish: Nolensville para niños