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Jun 24, 2026
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Franklin is consistently named one of America's most beautiful and livable small cities — a distinction it earns every day. The downtown square, centered around the old courthouse, is a masterpiece of 19th-century architecture lined with boutique shops, acclaimed restaurants, wine bars, and local businesses. The surrounding historic neighborhoods feature stunning antebellum homes and Victorian cottages. But Franklin's appeal extends far beyond its charming downtown. The broader Franklin area encompasses some of Middle Tennessee's most popular luxury communities — including Westhaven, Berry Farms, and Ladd Park — where new luxury homes start around $800,000 and custom estate properties top $5 million. Franklin is served by the Williamson County School District (the same district as neighboring Brentwood); for specific ratings on any zoned school, GreatSchools.org and the Tennessee Department of Education report cards are the authoritative sources. Franklin has become a relocation destination in its own right, drawing buyers from across the country who want Nashville's cultural and economic energy paired with small-town Southern grace.
What's changing in Franklin
Updated July 2026The southeast corner of Cool Springs, where McEwen Drive meets Carothers Parkway, is being built out as two adjacent mixed-use districts — the long-planned Ovation and the under-construction $500M Aureum — forming the largest development node in Franklin.
The dominant development story in Franklin is the Cool Springs node where McEwen Drive meets Carothers Parkway, on the city's east side. Two adjacent mixed-use projects anchor it. The larger is Ovation, a roughly 145-acre master-planned district and the largest planned mixed-use project in Williamson County. Highwoods Properties completed a buyout of the remaining development land at Ovation in October 2021 (the final ~77 acres for about $57.8 million) and now owns the full site; it develops the office component and already owns the Mars Petcare headquarters located there. In November 2022, Highwoods selected Toro Development Co. and Ignite Realty Partners to co-develop a roughly 60-acre portion as a walkable village of shops, restaurants, apartments and lodging.
As of the most recent local reporting (July 2025), Ovation had not yet begun vertical construction and was still moving through the City of Franklin's approval process, with the developer hoping to break ground in 2026. Plans describe offices, several hundred residential units, retail, hotels, trails and gathering spaces. Because the master plan has been revised over the years, prospective buyers should confirm the current scope, tenant lineup and construction status directly with the developers.
Immediately adjacent is Aureum, a separate 22-acre, roughly $500 million mixed-use development by a joint venture of Nashville-based Chartwell Hospitality and SouthStar. Chartwell and SouthStar broke ground on Aureum on April 25, 2023. Plans call for residences, shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, offices, two hotels, and about five acres of parks and trails, built in phases, anchored by a 12-story signature building. The first residential phase, Thatcher at Aureum, is a five-story, 296-unit Class A apartment community at 6001 Ovation Parkway being built by San Antonio-based EMBREY; EMBREY closed construction financing on September 29, 2025 and began building, with first occupancies anticipated in the third quarter of 2027. In January 2026, EMBREY closed on land for two additional phases — Phases II and III — buying two adjacent three-acre sites from SouthStar for a combined 604 apartment homes, its fifth and sixth multifamily developments in Franklin; no construction start date has been announced for these phases.
These projects sit alongside Franklin's other established mixed-use centers. Berry Farms, a roughly 600-acre Boyle Investment Company community at the I-65/Peytonsville Road interchange on the city's south side, continues to build out; its Town Center phase added 331 residences and roughly 27,000 square feet of ground-floor retail across nine buildings. Separately, The Factory at Franklin — a ten-building former 1929 Allen Manufacturing complex near downtown — was purchased by Holladay Properties for $56 million in October 2021 and has undergone a phased adaptive-reuse renovation (including its Grand Hall, with construction beginning June 2022) that has brought new food, retail and office tenants.
For relocating households, this corridor matters because it concentrates new apartments, for-sale residences, offices, hotels, retail and public green space at a single Cool Springs interchange. The figures and timelines above come from city approvals, developer announcements and local reporting; phasing on large projects like Ovation and Aureum can shift, so prospective buyers should confirm current construction status and delivery dates directly with the developers.
Franklin's dining and retail scene expanded across downtown Main Street, McEwen Northside, Berry Farms, and the Cool Springs corridor in 2025-2026, with several first-to-Tennessee concepts alongside local openings.
All-day artisan bakery and cafe, originally from Nevada, serving breads, pastries, and brunch, with a European rotisserie and bistro dinner service Thursday through Saturday. Located in the former Boat House building at 94 E. Main Street.
Coffee · opened May 2025
First Tennessee location of the pizza franchise from 13-time world pizza champion Tony Gemignani, offering New York, Sicilian, grandma, and Detroit styles by the slice or pie, plus pasta, wings, and salads. Located at 98 E. Main Street in the former Americana Taphouse space.
Restaurant · opened April 2025
New York City-based all-day cafe at The Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Rd), serving an Australian-inspired menu of bowls, salads, brunch plates, and share plates from morning through evening.
Restaurant · opened 2025
First Tennessee location of Fox Restaurant Concepts' scratch-made comfort food and cocktails concept, with regular live music, in the Block E building at McEwen Northside (4020 Aspen Grove Dr).
Restaurant · opened September 2025
Downtown tasting room and cocktail bar from Leiper's Fork Distillery at 334 Main Street, featuring a Tennessee whiskey history wall, an experimental distillation lab, and whiskey flights, with food from Circa of Thompson's Station.
Bar / Brewery · opened fall 2025
Texas-based Western wear retailer selling boots, leather goods, and apparel, in the circa-1901 Old Bank Building at 306 Public Square in downtown Franklin.
Retail · opened June 2025
Second Tennessee location of Chef Anthony Scotto's Brooklyn-style Italian restaurant, serving family-recipe pasta made in-house, shareable plates, and cocktails in the former Party Fowl space at CoolSprings Galleria (1914 Galleria Blvd).
Restaurant · opened 2026
California burger chain location in the Berry Farms development at 1951 Double Double Drive, with a drive-thru, indoor seating, and a covered patio. In-N-Out is also building its Eastern Territory operations center nearby.
Restaurant · opened February 2026
Texas-based burger chain serving made-to-order burgers and customizable toppings, with a drive-thru and dining room, at 3075 Mallory Lane in Cool Springs. It is the chain's second Williamson County location.
Restaurant · opened March 2026
Chef-driven 'fine food fast' all-day restaurant serving made-from-scratch breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, with a drive-thru and mobile pickup lane, at 1809 Mallory Lane in Cool Springs.
Restaurant · opened May 2026
Pan-Asian street food concept with shareable dishes, craft cocktails, and sake, joining the Block E lineup at McEwen Northside as its second Nashville-area location.
Restaurant · opening 2026
Bakery cafe blending French baking traditions with South Korean influences, serving pastries, breads, and cakes. This first Franklin location will open in the Block E building at McEwen Northside (4020 Aspen Grove Dr).
Coffee · opening 2026
Family-owned Italian kitchen with an open-kitchen format serving fresh and dry pasta and Roman-style pinsa, plus its first full-scale Gelato Pazzo gelato shop and an in-house Italian market, at the Canteen on Carothers development in Cool Springs.
Restaurant · opening 2026
Modern Southern steakhouse from 4Top Hospitality serving USDA Prime steaks, seafood, and Southern sides, with nightly piano music and a wine and whiskey program, at the Canteen on Carothers development in Cool Springs.
Restaurant · opening 2026
Outdoor apparel and gear retailer opening its first Tennessee store, an 18,000-square-foot space in the former Forever 21 location at CoolSprings Galleria (1800 Galleria Blvd).
Retail · opening July 2026
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4334 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN 37064
4334 Arno Rd is a 2026 new-construction custom estate on 8.64 private acres in Franklin, Williamson County, listed at $6,399,000. The home offers 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 6,486 square feet, with European-style architecture combining Andersonville brick, Texas limestone, and Hardie Plank behind a private gated entrance. Interior features include an open floor plan, soaring ceilings, custom millwork, natural white oak hardwoods, a chef's kitchen with a hidden scullery, and a main-level primary suite. Outdoor living centers on an 18x36 Gunite pool with covered porch, with no HOA and room for a future guest house, barn, or pool house.
Is 4334 Arno Rd new construction?
Yes. It is a 2026 custom build that is completed and move-in ready.
How much land does the property include?
8.64 acres — level, wooded, and private, with room for a future barn, guest house, or pool house, and no HOA.
Does the home have a pool?
Yes. There is an 18x36 Gunite pool with a tanning ledge and spa overflow, alongside a covered porch with retractable screens, a grilling station, and a wood-burning fireplace.
Which schools serve this address?
It is zoned to Williamson County Schools: Creekside Elementary, Fred J Page Middle, and Fred J Page High.
419 Lewisburg Ave, Franklin, TN 37064
419 Lewisburg Ave is a 2025 full-custom new-construction home in the River House enclave in Franklin, Tennessee (Williamson County), priced at $2,175,000. The home sits directly on the Harpeth River and was elevated out of the flood plain on purpose, then angled so the river and treetop views carry into the main rooms. It offers 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, and 5,563 square feet, minutes from downtown Franklin and about 25 minutes from downtown Nashville via I-65.
Is 419 Lewisburg Ave new construction?
Yes. It is a 2025 full-custom build in the River House enclave, not a renovation of an older home.
It's a river lot — what about flood risk?
The home was elevated up out of the flood plain on purpose and built for the riverfront setting. As with any river property, buyers should review FEMA's flood maps independently.
How far is the home from downtown Franklin and downtown Nashville?
It is a few minutes' drive from downtown Franklin's Main Street and The Factory, and about 25 minutes from downtown Nashville via I-65.
152 Ralston Lane, Franklin, TN 37064
152 Ralston Lane is a 2026 new-construction home by Grande Style Homes, located about one mile from the Franklin town square in Williamson County and within walking distance of Main Street and The Factory. The main house offers 3,343 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, custom finishes, a chef's kitchen with a waterfall island, a main-level en-suite bedroom, and a primary spa bath. Behind the main home sits a roughly 621-square-foot carriage house above the detached garage, fully self-contained with its own kitchen, living area, bedroom, full bath, and private entrance. The home is listed at $2,088,000 on a 0.25-acre lot, with the listing showing no HOA (verify before making an offer).
How far is the home from downtown Franklin?
About one mile to the Franklin town square, an easy walk or short bike ride to Main Street and The Factory.
What is the carriage house?
A roughly 621-square-foot, fully self-contained space above the detached garage with its own kitchen, living area, bedroom, full bath, and private entrance, separate from the 3,343-square-foot main home.
Is the home new construction, and who built it?
Yes. It is a 2026 new-construction build by Grande Style Homes.
How far is the home from downtown Nashville?
Roughly 25 minutes up I-65, and about 10 minutes to the Cool Springs corridor.
1006 Laguna Drive (Lot 1), Franklin, TN 37067
1006 Laguna Drive (Lot 1) is a 2025 new-construction home in Franklin, Tennessee (Williamson County, 37067), built by Turnberry Homes as their St. Andrews III plan. Priced at $1,949,900, it offers 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms across 4,099 square feet on a 0.37-acre lot, with HOA dues of $3,600 per year. The floor plan is designed around main-level living, placing the primary suite and everyday rooms on the main floor, with additional space beyond the main level for guests and flex use. It sits in a private enclave of just five homesites on the Cool Springs side of Franklin, a few minutes from Cool Springs shopping and dining and roughly 20 to 25 minutes from downtown Nashville via I-65.
Is 1006 Laguna Drive one-level living?
The primary suite and all the everyday rooms are on the main floor, with the design goal of no daily stairs. There is additional space beyond the main level for guests and flex use.
Is the home new construction, and who built it?
Yes. It was built in 2025 by Turnberry Homes as their St. Andrews III plan.
What are the HOA dues, and how private is the neighborhood?
HOA dues are $3,600 per year. The enclave totals just five homesites, which makes up the entire neighborhood. Buyers should verify what the HOA covers before writing an offer.
How far is the home from Cool Springs and downtown Nashville?
Cool Springs is a few minutes away, and downtown Nashville is roughly 20 to 25 minutes up I-65.
The median home price in Franklin is approximately $925,000 (as of June 2026, RealTracs), with homes ranging from $500K – $8M.
Franklin is approximately 25-35 minutes from downtown Nashville. Exact commute time depends on traffic and your specific destination.
One of America's most beautiful small cities — a stunning Civil War-era downtown surrounded by luxury neighborhoods in Williamson County.... It's commonly a fit for History lovers and Luxury buyers.
Areas commonly searched in Franklin include Westhaven, Berry Farms, Ladd Park, Historic Downtown, Monticello. Each offers a different balance of price, amenities, and lifestyle, and we can pull recent comparable sales so you decide what fits.
The Will Johnson Team (eXp Realty) works Franklin regularly — a 5.0-rated team on Google and Zillow, RealTrends Verified 2026, licensed in Tennessee since 2013, and quoted as an expert source by CBS MoneyWatch and Bottom Line Personal. Call 615-265-1000 — the first conversation carries no commitment.
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