Nolen Mill is a newer residential subdivision conveniently tucked off Nolensville and Sunset Roads in Williamson County. I’d argue location is Nolen Mill’s biggest strength. It’s tucked in off of coveted Sunset Road but also walkable to the central part of Nolensville. It’s also unique in that it offers both traditional single-family homes and a dedicated 55+ cottage section. Let’s dig in.
Location and Map
Where exactly is Nolen Mill? It’s nestled between Sunset Road and Sam Donald Road, just behind (or east of) Nolensville Road. For a sense of map context, picture the subdivision just south of Sunset Elementary/Middle School and effectively adjacent to the Nolensville Rec Center property. It’s a prime spot for those who want quick access to parks and facilities with Mill Creek running near the western edge of the neighborhood and a walking trail leading to the Rec Center. It’s also near Nolensville’s upcoming park facilities off Sunset Road—including the future library and police station.
Beyond Sunset Road, there is also an access off of Sam Donald Road and this leads us to our first gotcha.
Gotcha One: Speeding
Every neighborhood has its quirks and “insider” tips – Nolen Mill is no exception. We’ll cover a couple quirks, but let’s start with the first one…
The first gotcha you should be aware of is speeding on Madison Mill Drive. Madison Mill is split by Gleaves Lane but it still makes a tempting bypass from Sunset Road to Sam Donald Road. Those who live in the neighborhood say drivers often exceed the speed limit, especially during school rush hours.
Is this a deal killer? I think not. And in fact, it’s a common problem in many Nolensville communities.
Nolen Mill Amenities
Nolen Mill residents can stroll out their door and be on a path toward the Rec Center in minutes which is such a treat in Nolensville since it’s a car-centric community. The path, which runs adjacent to Sunset Road, is a multiuse path that allows residents to walk, bike, or roll their way to the Rec Center with its seasonal pool, baseball fields, Waldos Chicken, Sonic, the Nolensville Town Center, weekly Farmers Market, or even to the Sunset School Campus.
In addition to easy access to the Nolensville walking paths, there is a neighborhood walking path that runs the length of the neighborhood along Mill Creek.
I’m not saying that Nolen Mill is an urban paradise – but for suburbia, it’s very well-situated.
Beyond the trails, neighborhood amenities are limited. There is green space and a gated dog park. That’s it.
Builder and Floorplans
All homes in Nolen Mill—both the traditional single-family houses and the cottage homes—were built by Goodall Homes, a regional builder who holds a solid reputation in town.
Goodall developed Nolen Mill around 2017–2020, introducing six single-family home designs ranging from roughly 2,000 to 3,800+ square feet. Each floorplan offered multiple exterior elevations, so even though one builder developed the whole neighborhood, there’s noticeable variety (no rows of copy-paste houses).
The six floorplans included The Lexington, Bridgeport, Cambridge, Cumberland, Savannah, and Wellington.
The Lexington and Cambridge were popular plans that offered mostly one level living with one bedroom and bonus space upstairs. As an example, 124 Madison Mill Drive is a Lexington plan. The home has three bedrooms down, one bedroom up, and 2809 square feet. By contrast, 1144 Madison Mill is a Cambridge plan with a similar layout but slightly smaller footprint—2447 square feet.
The Bridgeport, Cumberland, and Savannah plans were all larger two story plans that topped 3,000 square feet. The Wellington was a two-story plan as well, but typically came in under 3,000 square feet.
For the 55+ cottage section (officially called The Cottages at Nolen Mill), Goodall offered a different set of floorplans tailored to empty-nesters. In total, between the cottages and the main homes, there were about six floorplans for the single-family homes and four floorplans for the cottages.
HOA Details
Now, let’s talk HOA specifics. Homeowners Association dues in Nolen Mill differ based on which section you’re in. For the traditional single-family homes, the HOA fee is around $88 per month. This fee covers the maintenance of common areas like the walking trail, dog park, entrance landscaping, and any communal insurance or management costs for the neighborhood as a whole.
The 55+ Cottages section, on the other hand, has a separate HOA structure with more extensive coverage. Cottage owners currently pay roughly $250–$263 per month in HOA dues, which is higher because it includes exterior home maintenance, landscaping, and insurance on the building exteriors. If you want to learn more about the low-maintenance lifestyle of the cottages, check out my article here.
Lot Sizes
If you’ve been shopping in Nolensville, you know many newer subdivisions have tiny lot sizes (some you can high-five your neighbor through the window). Not so in Nolen Mill! One of the big draws here are the large, level lots. Most of the single-family homes sit on roughly 0.4 to 0.5 acres of land, which is considerably larger than average for new construction. Goodall actually advertised “1/2 acre homesites” as a standard feature in Nolen Mill.
The cottage lots are smaller, of course, since those homes are attached and oriented around shared courtyards or drives, but even in the cottage section there are grassy areas and pocket parks to enjoy.
Many Nolen Mill lots are also tree-lined at the rear. The homes to the west back up to Sinatra with a generous tree line between while many of the homes to the east back up to wetlands along Mill Creek, which brings us to our next gotcha…
Gotcha Two: Floodplains
A few lots on the perimeter near Nolensville Road have low-lying sections that dip into the floodplain (likely part of the Mill Creek tributary’s 100-year flood zone). In some cases, the house itself appears to be in the flood zone; in others, it’s just a portion of the yard. If having a fully usable backyard is important (say you want to add a pool, or you don’t want part of your property to be essentially untouchable), you’ll want to check the FEMA flood maps for any property that backs toward the creek. Even a portion of a lot in the floodplain can impose restrictions on fencing, sheds, or tree removal. The plat maps for Nolen Mill clearly mark these areas—they’re generally along the western edge of Phase 1. The Town of Nolensville’s advises checking FEMA’s maps for the most up-to-date flood information. And if you’d like help researching a specific property, just reach out—we’ve got contact info at the bottom of this page.
Nolen Mill Schools
Nolen Mill is firmly in Williamson County Schools territory. As of the date of publication, the neighborhood is zoned for Sunset Elementary School, Sunset Middle School, and Nolensville High School.
As already mentioned, Sunset Elementary and Middle are actually adjacent to each other, located just across Nolensville Road off Sunset Road – literally a 2-minute drive from Nolen Mill (or a very short bike ride). Nolensville High School is a newer high school (opened in 2016) located a few miles north on Nolensville Road. All three schools have excellent reputations, and being in Williamson County, they benefit from one of the top-ranked school systems in Tennessee.
Thinking of making a move to Nolen Mill? Do your homework (hopefully this guide helped!). Drive through at different times, walk that trail, chat with a neighbor tending flowers—you’ll get the insider scoop in no time. And of course, if you need more insight or a personal tour, you know who to call.