Nolensville is a town southeast of Nashville that has grown by 163% since 2010, making it the fastest-growing city in Tennessee and one of the top 10 fastest-growing cities in the United States as of 2024. It is a master-planned, family-oriented suburb built primarily for households that want modern construction, Williamson County schools, and a quiet small-town feel while remaining 30 miles from downtown Nashville.
The growth numbers
The population rose from approximately 5,351 in 2010 to over 16,000 by 2024, according to U.S. Census Bureau data cited by StorageCafe’s research. That is not incremental suburban growth, it is a town that tripled in size in 14 years. Spring Hill, also south of Nashville, shows similar trajectory: its population doubled from 29,000 to over 57,000 in the same period.
The average household income in Nolensville is approximately $158,000 to $170,000, which ranks among the highest in Tennessee. Median home prices in April 2024 were $823,000 for single-family homes, with several major subdivisions priced between $825,000 and $1.1 million.
What drives the growth
Nolensville sits between Brentwood and Franklin, with direct access to Tennessee Route 49 and reasonable connections to I-65. Residents describe the appeal as access to big-city infrastructure with a small-town atmosphere: “You really don’t have to leave if you don’t want to,” as one Nolensville realtor put it. The Williamson County Schools system, consistently Tennessee’s highest-rated, is the most commonly cited driver for families with children.
The major subdivisions have been built with master-planning logic: Burkitt Village (around 500 homes), Scales Farmstead (approximately 320 homes, priced $1 million to $1.1 million), Burberry Glen (around 200 homes, $825,000 median), and Enclave at Dove Lake (around 160 homes, $1 million+). Clubhouses, pools, walking paths, and maintained common areas are standard.
What Nolensville is not
Nolensville does not have a significant commercial or cultural core. The dining and entertainment options are limited compared to Franklin or Brentwood. Most residents drive to Franklin, Brentwood, or Nashville for restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities. The “small-town charm” is genuine in terms of the physical environment and community feel, but it comes at the cost of the commercial density that makes neighborhoods like East Nashville or 12 South self-sufficient.
The commute to downtown Nashville is approximately 30 minutes in light traffic on a good day. During Nashville rush hour, that same drive can run considerably longer.
The trajectory question
Nolensville’s growth rate will not continue indefinitely at this pace, no place does. But the combination of Williamson County schools, new construction housing stock, income demographics, and the geographic buffer between Nolensville and Nashville’s urban pressures means the fundamentals remain strong for buyers who fit the profile.
Sources
- NewsChannel 5, Nolensville ranks as Tennessee’s fastest-growing city, May 2025
- Tennessee Municipal League, Nolensville fastest growing city in Tennessee
- Matt Ward Homes, Moving to Nolensville guide, September 2024
- HomeSnacks, Fastest growing cities in Tennessee, 2025
- NewschanneL5, Greater Nashville Realtors data, April 2024 median prices