The builders behind Middle Tennessee's new homes

We tour new construction constantly, so we know these builders firsthand. Here's an honest, buyer-side read on each one — how they build, what comes standard, and what buying from them is actually like. Pick a builder to go deeper.

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Celebration Homes

Semi-custom

Brentwood-based, locally owned semi-custom builder crafting "More Space and More Style" homes across Middle Tennessee since 2001.

Builds in 1 Sumner County community we cover

Crescent Homes

Move-up

Charleston-born builder, now part of Dream Finders Homes, bringing "Beyond the Standard" included features to Middle Tennessee since 2016.

Builds in 1 Sumner County community we cover

David Weekley Homes

Move-up

America's largest privately held homebuilder, bringing its LifeDesign approach and energy-tested homes to Nashville since 2014.

Builds in 4 Sumner County communities we cover

Drees Homes

Semi-custom

Family-owned since 1928, one of America's largest private builders, bringing true custom design and committed-in-writing pricing to Middle TN.

Builds in 3 Sumner County communities we cover

Goodall Homes

Mid-market

Gallatin-rooted, Berkshire-backed builder and Middle TN's #2 homebuilder — single-family, townhomes, courtyard cottages and villas under "Homebuilding Simplified."

Builds in 11 Sumner County communities we cover

Grandview Custom Homes

Custom

A Middle Tennessee custom homebuilder whose larger, sold-out collection at Durham Farms anchored the community's upper end.

Builds in 1 Sumner County community we cover

Lennar

Range of price points

The nation's 2nd-largest homebuilder, known for its "Everything's Included" approach that bundles upgrades into the base price.

Builds in 9 Sumner County communities we cover

Meritage Homes

Move-up

A top-tier national homebuilder known for energy-efficient homes with sought-after features included in the base price.

Builds in 2 Sumner County communities we cover

Pulte Homes

Move-up

National powerhouse and flagship of PulteGroup, the country's 3rd-largest builder, known for homeowner-driven "Life Tested" design.

Builds in 3 Sumner County communities we cover

Schell Brothers

Move-up

Award-winning, happiness-first homebuilder bringing premium, deeply personalized homes and its Schellter building-science standard to Middle Tennessee.

Builds in 3 Sumner County communities we cover

Signature Homes

Luxury

A builder of larger, higher-end semi-custom homes — it built a collection of estate-scale homes at Mansker Farms.

Builds in 1 Sumner County community we cover

These profiles are The Will Johnson Team's independent, buyer-side read and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the builders. Builder programs, plans, and pricing change often — we confirm current terms on any specific home before you write an offer. Want help comparing builders for a specific community? Call us at 615-265-1000.