Nolensville News – Friday, October 25th
Town Manager
We are pleased to announce that the Town of Nolensville’s FY25 Budget Book is available for public viewing on our website. This comprehensive financial document provides a transparent look into the Town’s fiscal plans and priorities for the upcoming year. This is the 4th Budget Book published under the leadership of our Finance Director, Christina Merle, and her dedicated Finance team. Their continued commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency ensures that our Town’s resources are managed efficiently while aligning with Nolensville’s long-term vision for growth and community enhancement. We invite you to explore the FY25 Budget Book to better understand how the Town is allocating resources to support essential services, infrastructure improvements, and future development initiatives. To view the FY25 Budget Book click HERE and thank you for staying engaged with the financial stewardship of our community.
We are proud to announce that the Town of Nolensville’s Finance Department has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Fiscal Year 2025! This prestigious recognition marks the 4th consecutive year our Town has earned this honor since our Finance Director, Christina Merle and her dedicated team published our first Budget Book. This award highlights the team’s ongoing commitment to serving our community with the highest level of fiscal responsibility. Thank you to the Finance Department for your hard work and to the Nolensville community for your continued support. We are honored to receive this award and will continue striving to exceed expectations in financial stewardship.
This week, the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office confirmed the Town’s timely adoption of a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Congratulations to our Finance Department for earning yet another award for their work on our budget. This acknowledges our adherence to the required timelines and compliance with the fiscal policies set by the state.
Town Recorder
With several positions opening due to term limit expirations, we are seeking dedicated individuals to join our Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees. Apply now by clicking here. Application Deadline is Friday, November 15th. All applicants must live in the Town of Nolensville.
Finance Department
Town of Nolensville – Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax
The Town of Nolensville, in accordance with Tennessee law (T.C.A. § 67-4-1402), is authorized to levy a Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax. The Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance 21-24 to amend Title 5 of the Municipal Code to create Chapter 6, Hotel/Motel Tax in accordance with state statute. This tax applies to hotels, motels, and short-term rental units including but not limited to those booked through Airbnb and Vrbo within The Town of Nolensville.
Key Details:
Registration Required: Every person to whom a permit is issued shall always keep a standard register in which the names shall be inscribed of all guest renting or occupying a room. The register shall always be open for inspection by the Town.
Tax Rate: The privilege tax is an amount equal to 4% of the consideration charged by the operator.
Remission to Town: The tax levied shall be remitted by the operator to the Town no later than the 20th day of each month for the preceding month. The operator shall also file all required additional monthly report utilizing forms available from the Town.
Operator to Keep Records: The operator is required to keep and preserve for a period of three (3) years all records as may be necessary to determine the amount of such tax and such records shall be available for inspection by the Town.
Use of Revenue: All tax revenues will be utilized exclusively for tourism and tourism development within the Town of Nolensville, as stipulated by T.C.A. § 67-4-1403.
Short-term Rentals: For short-term rental units secured through online platforms, the tax must be collected and remitted to the Tennessee Department of Revenue.
For more information, please visit www.nolensvilletn.gov, contact the Finance Director at cmerle@nolensvilletn.gov, or contact the Town Recorder at mluster@nolensvilletn.gov.
Police Department
Thank you for making this week's Crosswalk Talk a success. We enjoyed talking with residents and their children about staying safe and using the crosswalks properly. Nolensville PD takes pride in collaborating with partner agencies like THP, THSO and Williamsons County Sheriffs on important initiatives like this!
Fire Department
Join Nolensville Fire during Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Order your breast cancer awareness gear and a portion of the proceeds will go directly to the National Breast Cancer Foundation or Arts Helps Cancer. To order, use the LINKbefore October 31st
This week, Chief Windrow attended the quarterly Tennessee Fire Chief Association conference in Kingsport Tennessee.
Our personnel have been busy working with Brentwood Fire this month. We have been visiting elementary schools throughout Nolensville with Brentwood Fire’s home fire safety trailer to visit to promote fire safety at home. October is fire prevention month, and as a reminder, we want you to brush up on your knowledge of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and practicing your home escape plan. For more information, click here for our safety flyers!
Nolensville Fire is pleased to introduce a new platform called Community Connect. This platform will allow residents and business owners to provide information to Nolensville Fire that they feel is important in case of an emergency. It also has the capacity to help with obtaining burn permits, requesting inspections, and having your smoke detectors serviced.
Last week our department ran 26 calls for service, one involving a fire tin a fireplace in an enclosed patio. No one was injured and the damage from the fire was limited to the patio. We had great mutual aid partners and the fire crew on scene were able to stop the fire from spreading.
Our citizens fire academy has two weeks left in this session. This week they covered emergency medical services with our crews. They have been working on scheduling and completing their ride alongs while learning the ins and outs of our department!
Building Department
As we approach the colder winter months, keep these home fire sprinkler guidelines in mind: Steps to help protect your fire sprinkler system during freezing weather:
Program all in-home thermostats to maintain a minimum temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Check the heating system to make sure that it is in good working order and that it is delivering heat to all areas of the home.
Inspect the attic area for piping which may be susceptible to freezing temperatures. Insulation coverage between the water-filled pipes and the unconditioned area should be in place. Replace any insulation that has become dislodged, is damaged or is missing.
Ensure the building envelope/exterior is in good condition and close unnecessary openings, especially doors, windows, and foundation vents.
Identify the location of the main water shutoff valve for house. (Maintain easy access to a key for fast shutoff if needed.)
Identify the location of the shutoff valve for fire sprinkler system. (Maintain the proper tool or screwdriver to quickly access the panel.)
Are you interested in obtaining your plot plan? All available plot plans have been downloaded on the town’s GIS. Here is a link to the webpage and directions on how to obtain your plot plan. First, click here: Map | Nolensville, TN Second, follow these directions to obtain your address specific documents:
Select “I have read and agree to the terms below.” Then click “Go to Map”
On the right-hand side, you will see a magnifying glass icon, select it
Select “Quick Search”
Under “Address Search” enter your address numbers and select “Go”
The program will populate all results with those numbers. Select your address
Next, click on your parcel
At the top of the resulting page, toggle “Documents” at the top
All associated documents (usually including the plot plan) will appear. Select the desired document.
View property maintenance and substandard cases here: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcms8.revize.com%2Frevize%2Fnolensvilletn%2FCases1b.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
View construction inspection results here: https://www.nolensvilletn.gov/departments/building_codes_department/inspection_-_daily_results.php
Engineering Department
We’re excited to announce that the Town of Nolensville has partnered with Collier Engineering and Rogers Group to begin this year’s annual paving project with the focus in the Asher Downs and Stonebrook subdivisions! Instead of spot repairs, we’ll be repaving streets or cul-de-sacs based on need, ensuring a smoother and more durable roadway for everyone. The project will be completed in several steps and, weather permitting, will be finished by the end of the month. Check out the map of areas that will be worked on by using the link HERE
Civil Constructors will be working on improvements to Sunset Road at Nolensville Road over the next few weeks. Please see the schedule below and plan accordingly. Monday October 28th and Tuesday October 29th from 8PM-5AM, Nolensville Road will be repaved including the new right turn lane and final striping. One lane will always be open with flaggers.
Planning Department
Development Updates: Did you know that you can see all the current residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments right on our webpage? Click here to utilize the interactive map and see more information about each development. If you have questions on any new development, please email the planning department at planning@nolensvilletn.gov
Public Information Department
We want to connect with you! Make sure you are following us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn) for information on events, public safety, and emergencies.
Do you have a community event within Nolensville that you would like us to highlight? Email the event details to bnajm@nolensvilletn.gov
Calling all community members and organizations! Join us in honoring our heroes at the Veterans Day Parade on November 9th! If you would like to participate in the parade, register by October 28th by clicking HERE
Are you a veteran who lives in Nolensville? Email townevents@nolensvilletn.gov with your contact information or click HERE before October 31st to be involved in our Veterans Day Breakfast and Parade.
Community Corner
Head to Mill Creek Brewery on Friday October 25th at 6pm for live music with Leon Long!
Morning Glory Orchard is having a “Mixology Craft Cocktail” event on October 25th at 6pm. For more information, please visit: https://www.morninggloryorchard.com
Join the Lion’s Club at Nolensville United Methodist Church on Saturday October 26th for a PANCAKE BREAKFAST! The event runs from 7-10:30AM.
Grab your weekly groceries and shop local at our Farmer’s Market this Saturday October 26th from 8am-12pm at the Historic Nolensville School.
Hive on the Hollow is hosting a Halloween “Live at the Hive” event on October 26th from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Tickets can be found HERE
Nolensville Historic District is having their Holiday Open House on November 2nd from 10am-5pm. Check out the holiday décor, enjoy refreshments, start on your holiday shopping and enter to win some fun giveaways!
The Chloe Strong Foundation is hosting a festival with food trucks, live music, a Fun Zone, free activity booths, vendors, and a silent auction on Saturday November 2nd from 4-8pm. The event will be held at Mill Creek Church of Christ and aims to raise awareness and funds to support Rett Syndrome. For more information, click HERE
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETINGS
Town Commission Meetings
Notice is hereby given that all meetings will be held at Town Hall located at 7218 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN 37135 unless otherwise specified.
Town Commission Work Session, Monday, October 28, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Please visit the Town’s website, www.nolensvilletn.gov, to view all published meeting agendas.
All meetings are open and public sessions in accordance with law. All interested persons are urged to attend. For accommodations due to disabilities or other special arrangements, please contact the Town Recorder at mluster@nolensvilletn.gov or 615-776-6691. This request, if possible, should be made three (3) working days prior to the meeting.