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Founders Day

Founders Day

The Town of Nolensville will commemorate its 30th Birthday and Founders Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with a celebration honoring the Town's history and vision for the future. The celebration will include a month-long digital passport program supporting local businesses, the launch of an official Town flag design campaign, and a ceremonial time capsule burial at Town Hall.

Founders Day is designed to celebrate the people, places, and organizations that have shaped Nolensville over the last 30 years while creating lasting memories and preserving the Town's history for future generations.

Official Town of Nolensville Flag Design Campaign

As part of the Founders Day celebration, the Town has launched a community-wide design campaign to establish the Official Flag of the Town of Nolensville.

Residents of all ages are invited to submit designs that reflect the Town's identity, history, and future.

Milestone

Date

Contest Opens

Monday, August 10, 2026

Submission Deadline

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Review Period

Monday, August 31, 2026 - Wednesday, September 2

Final Board Vote

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Design Requirements

All submitted designs must:

  • Use the Town of Nolensville's official logo by incorporating it or using the logo as inspiration.

  • Utilize the Town's official brand colors

    • Primary HEX Color #4c5617

    • Secondary HEX Colors #f5e5c4, #707e22, #ad8f48

  • Must be 3'x5' (36 inches x 60 inches) design

  • Represent the spirit, heritage, and/or future of Nolensville

  • Be suitable for official municipal use

  • Include a written explanation of the design's symbolism and meaning

Please complete this form to apply for the Official Town of Nolensville Flag Design Campaign

NOTE: you must be a Nolensville resident to submit a design.

Selection Process

The Board of Commissioners will review all eligible submissions and vote on the final design during its regular Commission Meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

The selected design will become the Official Flag of the Town of Nolensville and will be unveiled during the Founders Day celebration.

A replica of the adopted flag will also be included in the Town's 30-Year Time Capsule.

Submittal Disclaimer:
By submitting a design to the Town of Nolensville Flag Design Contest, you acknowledge that your participation is voluntary and that no compensation, payment, royalties, or other remuneration will be provided, regardless of whether your design is selected. You certify that your submission is your original work and does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights. By submitting your design, you grant the Town of Nolensville full ownership of the submission, including the unrestricted, perpetual right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, display, distribute, and create derivative works from the design, in whole or in part, for any lawful purpose without additional permission, attribution, or compensation. The Town reserves the right to modify any submitted design, including the winning design, to meet production needs or design standards. Submission of a design does not guarantee selection or adoption as the Town's official flag. The Town of Nolensville reserves the right to reject any submission that does not meet contest requirements and to modify, suspend, or cancel the contest at any time. By submitting an entry, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these terms and conditions.

Explore Nolensville Digital Passport

Celebrate Nolensville’s 30th Birthday by exploring local businesses throughout the community!

Through the month of October, the Town of Nolensville is partnering with Visit Franklin to launch the Explore Nolensville Digital Passport, an interactive way for residents and visitors to discover local businesses and take advantage of special offers created just for the Town’s 30th Birthday celebration.

Participating businesses may will offer special deals, discounts, promotions, or other birthday-themed offers throughout the month. Whether you’re trying a new restaurant, shopping locally, or discovering a business you haven’t visited before, the Digital Passport makes it easy to explore Nolensville and support local.

How It Works

Look for the Explore Nolensville Digital Passport QR code at participating businesses staring October 1, 2026 and scan it with your smartphone to:

  • Access the Digital Founders Day Passport

  • Explore participating Nolensville businesses

  • View available promotions and special offers

  • Discover new places throughout the community

  • Support local businesses during Nolensville’s 30th Birthday celebration

Businesses: Join the Passport

From October 1–31, participating businesses will be featured in the Explore Nolensville Digital Passport. Residents and visitors can scan a QR code located at each participating business to explore the businesses, learn about their offerings, and take advantage of special promotions throughout the month.

Participation is a great opportunity to increase your business’s visibility, encourage new customers to visit, and be part of Nolensville’s 30th Birthday celebration.

While businesses are highly encouraged to create a special Founders Day-themed offer, participation of a special offer or promotion is not mandatory.

Deadline to apply is Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Ready to participate? Apply Now! https://www.nolensvilletn.gov/forms/explore-nolensville-digital-passport

Help us celebrate 30 years of Nolensville by shopping local, discovering something new, and supporting the businesses that make our community a great place to live, work and visit!