Outside the Nolensville Volunteer Fire Department, the message on the sign is clear: "We need your support." The sign includes information on an upcoming meeting of the board of mayor and aldermen, which is debating whether it's time to start paying the town's firefighters. Nolensville is one of the many suburban towns around Nashville coping with a surge in growth that can put a strain on community resources. In this case, residents have tasked Nolensville leaders with deciding whether to create some paid fire positions or continue to rely on all-volunteer services. The Midstate isn't alone in this quandary, as other areas across the state like Knox County face similar problems.