William and his family built a log cabin and eventually it was turned into a farm, on the land. The first actual town lots were sold in 1819 to a man named George Barnes. The Plan for Incorporating Nolensville, as a town of its own was passed through the Tennessee Senate in 1838. The corporate limits were drawn based on the amount of property owned in Nolensville at the time.

On March 19, 1845 the Charter for Incorporation was drawn up for Nolensville Academy to confer degrees or certificates of proficiency. The charter read as follows: "The support of any library or scientific undertaking as a college or University with ____ to pay for degrees in Academy, a debating society licensed, the establishment of a library, the support of a historical society, the promotion of painting, music, or the fine arts, plus the support of Boards of Trade or Chambers of Commerce or other objects of like nature."

Thirty years later, to the day of the opening of Nolensville Academy, a school for both males and females was opened as well in Nolensville. March 19, 1875 a charter was passed by the General Assembly for Nolensville Male and Female Academy.

Nolensville Road has many names, among them are Fishing Ford Road, Perkins Pike, Nolensville Turnpike, Horton Highway, and US 31A-41A. Toll gates were operated about every 3 miles until the county and state took over the road. A stagecoach ran from Chapel Hill to Nashville, changing horses in Nolensville, until it was discontinued in 1910. Bargo Britain operated a 'jitney' service and carried mail from Nashville to Nolensville. The paved road through Nolensville began construction in 1927 with the bridges between Nolensville and Triune being built in 1932.

Today, Nolensville is a thriving community, in one of Tennessee's wealthiest counties. There is plenty do. The whole family can enjoy the Nolensville Recreation Center. The Rec Center is home of Nolensville Baseball and Football. Othis team sports Nolensville offers are Basketball leagues, Cheerleading programs, and Soccer. The Rec Center also has a playground for children to play on.