It sits just southeast of Brentwood and Franklin in Williamson County, which is the detail that drives almost everything about it.
Nolensville is the suburb relocating families ask me about more and more, and for good reason: it pairs a genuine small-town feel — there's still a historic main street and a rural edge — with some of the most sought-after schools in Tennessee and a wave of beautiful new construction. It sits just southeast of Brentwood and Franklin in Williamson County, which is the detail that drives almost everything about it.
Families, full stop. A lot of them are relocating from California, the Northeast, and Texas, drawn by the Williamson County school system and the chance to get a newer, larger home with a yard. The crowd skews upper-middle to upper income, professional, and community-minded — this is a place where people put down roots and get involved.
The median is in the $800K range as of mid-2026, with some periods listing closer to $900K, and homes span from the high $300Ks all the way past $6 million for the estate properties. Most of what relocating families buy is newer construction in master-planned subdivisions, and homes have been moving in roughly six to seven weeks.
You're paying for schools, new build quality, and that Williamson County address — and the value is concentrated in the planned communities. Neighborhoods like Bent Creek, Scales Farmstead, Burberry Glen, and Silver Stream Farm are where a lot of the demand sits, each with its own amenities and price band. Closer to historic Nolensville you get more character and a little more land. I always have relocating buyers confirm the exact school zoning and the subdivision's HOA and amenity structure before they commit, because they vary more than people expect.
It's car-dependent and still semi-rural in spots, so the retail and dining convenience isn't what you'd get in Brentwood proper yet — though it's growing fast. You'll commute for big-box shopping and for most jobs, and the premium pricing is real. But for a family whose top priorities are schools, safety, and a newer home, Nolensville delivers all three better than almost anywhere in the metro.
This is one of my favorite recommendations for relocating families who want the Williamson County advantage and don't need to be in the thick of the city. It's growing, it's desirable, and it has held value beautifully. If schools are non-negotiable and you want a home that still feels new, Nolensville belongs on your short list — and we'll move decisively when the right one in the right zone comes up.
23,231 people live in Nolensville, where the median age is 38.8 and the average individual income is $58,550. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Nolensville, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Pretty Cool Cards, and Williamson County Recreation Center.
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| Active | 1.65 miles | 8 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
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Nolensville has 7,589 households, with an average household size of 3.06. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Nolensville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 23,231 people call Nolensville home. The population density is 630 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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