Middle Tennessee surburbs

1. Brentwood

An affluent suburb which is 15 minutes from Nashville and one of the most expensive suburbs in Tennessee. Most homes are on one acre, or more and many are over $1,000,000.00. Over the last 10 years, Brentwood has seen an influx of restaurants, boutiques, shopping centers, all with an upscale appeal. Many companies including Amazon, healthcare companies, consulting businesses, and financial companies have made their home in Brentwood. 

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There are a few new home developments in Brentwood, with just under 5000 square feet and price tags of $1.6M and up. 

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2. Franklin

Franklin is just south of Brentwood and about 25-30 minutes to Nashville. Franklin attracts visitors from all over the Nashville area to its charming historic downtown Franklin. This area is always busy with many upscale clothing boutiques, specialty shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and beautiful surroundings. Another attraction of Franklin is The Factory which houses a number of eclectic shops. In the summer, The Factory hosts the Franklin’s Farmer’s Market with fresh produce, meat, crafts, flowers and plants, baked goods, and more.

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Surrounding the downtown area are historic homes that have been lovingly cared for. For those looking for newer existing homes, the top subdivisions include: McKay’s Mill, Sullivan Farms, Dallas Downs, and several others.
 
There are new home developments in Franklin starting at as low as $460K and up. There are a number of new developments whose entry price is in the $800-900K range. There are also some custom home builders.

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3. Thompson's Station

Thompson's Station is located Southwest of Franklin. There is an entrance to I-65 which is one of the major highways to Nashville and other northern suburbs. Thompson's Station has a very small downtown. There is one great restaurant, Circa, which is near an antique railroad car.
 
The existing subdivisions in Thompson's Station are well kept and homes sell quickly. You can still find existing homes in the $400K’s. A new development of townhomes and condominiums at Tollgate Village Town Center has a starting price in the low to mid $400K. “Town Center” will feature both commercial and retail space. It is well underway!

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New developments on lots of .25 to .3 acre start at $800-900K for luxury homes, and up.

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4. Spring Hill

South of Thompson's Station is the city of Spring Hill. Spring Hill is the second most affordable city in Williamson County (the first being Fairview). Spring Hill has many existing homes and many new housing developments have been approved. New homes start at approximately $300K to over $800K.

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With excellent schools and under 40 miles to Nashville, it provides many families an affordable place to grow with among the top schools in Williamson County in close proximity to many family and dog-friendly activities.
 
In late early 2021, the City of Spring Hill green-lighted two major projects which will give Spring Hill a total makeover. The first project builds an I-65 interchange off a major road in Spring Hill (currently the closest interchange is in Thompson's Station). With the new Spring Hill interchange in place, it will open a faster and more direct travel corridor between Spring Hill and Franklin, Brentwood and Nashville. The interchange will be part of a major development featuring a shopping mall, office space, homes, walking trails and beautiful green spaces. Included in the plan is widening existing main roads to better accommodate the exponential growth seen in Spring Hill.
 
The other project is a new “Downtown Spring Hill” area. The current downtown is very quaint, but small. The new downtown will feature a hotel, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and a large housing development. This has been approved by the City of Spring Hill, TN and will be breaking ground soon.

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5. Nolensville

Nolensville is a small town which is approximately 22 miles from Nashville. It is about 11 miles East of Franklin, TN. Nolensville has quaint shops and an Amish Farmers Market in the downtown area. While not as expansive as some of the other Williamson County suburbs, Nolensville has a small town feel. There are a number of new developments in Nolensville.

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6. Arrington

Arrington is home to Arrington Ridge Winery. It is a lovely spot to sit outside and enjoy a flight of wine in the spring or summer. Arrington is minutes from Franklin or Spring Hill. New home developments started about a year ago and several have sold out. While there is not much in the way of recreation, shopping, or restaurants – with this much building it is sure to follow. For now, a short trip to Franklin or Spring Hill will satisfy any cravings you have. 

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7. Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro is a town in Rutherford County which is gaining in popularity. There are many new home developments starting in the mid-$400K and up. Blackman, TN is adjacent to Murfreesboro and offers beautiful land and several new home developments. Existing homes start between $300K and $400K. With a population just over 157,000, it is the 6th largest city in TN. Murfreesboro is approximately one hour from Nashville, and just South of Smyrna, TN. It is known for its Civil War History and preservation. The city has a laid-back, casual feel with good shopping and live music at a number of venues on the weekend.