Briley Downs

Briley Downs at a glance

Briley Downs is a new-construction single-family community in Smyrna, in the heart of Rutherford County, Tennessee. It is planned for 215 homes, and Dream Finders Homes began construction in 2025 and is actively selling through 2026, so this is a young neighborhood still filling in rather than an established one. Homes here run from 3 to 5 bedrooms and roughly 1,713 to 3,755 square feet across 11 distinct floor plans, with both primary-on-main and two-story layouts. Builder pricing starts at $443,990; because new-construction numbers and inventory move week to week, we pull live pricing and availability for you before you plan a trip.

The location is the easiest way to orient yourself. Briley Downs sits off Mammoth Trace Drive (map address on Mammoth Trace Drive, Smyrna, TN 37167), with Timothy Lane as the other primary street into the community. It is about 15 minutes from Murfreesboro and roughly 25 minutes from Nashville International Airport (BNA), which puts it within reach of both the Rutherford County job base and the broader Nashville metro. The community tends to draw buyers who want a brand-new home with a builder warranty and current finishes — including out-of-state buyers relocating into the Smyrna and Murfreesboro corridor, who lean on us to tour, compare, and manage the build from a distance.

Who builds in Briley Downs

Briley Downs is built exclusively by Dream Finders Homes, so the floor plans, finishes, and build process are all under one builder rather than spread across a roster. Dream Finders is a national builder that was named 2025 Builder of the Year by Zonda's BUILDER magazine, an industry recognition that speaks to the company's growth and operations. Having a single builder can simplify the experience for a relocating buyer: one design process, one warranty, one point of contact through the build.

Because we tour new-construction communities like this constantly, we help you read what Dream Finders offers here against the other options around Smyrna and Rutherford County — comparing plans, standard features, and current incentives — so you can decide whether Briley Downs is the right fit before you commit. We represent buyers in new construction at little or no cost to you, and our role is to give you a clear, side-by-side picture rather than a sales pitch.

Homes & floor plans

Briley Downs is an all single-family community with 11 distinct floor plans. Sizes range from about 1,713 to 3,755 finished square feet, with 3 to 5 bedrooms, and the plan library includes both primary-on-main designs — where the owner's suite sits on the first floor — and two-story layouts, so buyers at different life stages have options. Lot dimensions are not disclosed in the public sources we reviewed; we confirm the lot size and homesite details directly with the sales office for any specific home you are considering.

On finishes, Dream Finders includes a consistent set of standard features here: quartz countertops, stainless steel ENERGY STAR appliances, programmable thermostats, and low-VOC paints. With 10 or more move-in-ready homes available alongside to-be-built plans, there is a path for buyers on a tight timeline as well as those who want to start from a floor plan and select finishes. The best way to see the full, current plan lineup and standard-versus-upgrade details is on Dream Finders' official Briley Downs community page — and we are happy to walk through it with you and flag what is standard, what is an upgrade, and what is actually available right now.

Amenities & community life

Briley Downs is built around a resort-style pool, with a playground, a dog park, and walking trails giving residents places to be outside without leaving the neighborhood. Sidewalks run throughout the community and greenspaces are worked into the plan, so the layout is built for walking rather than being purely car-dependent. Utilities are placed underground, which keeps the streetscape clean of overhead lines.

An HOA of $90 per month covers the maintenance of those shared amenities. As with any new community still under construction, some amenities may come online in phases, so we confirm what is open today — and what is still being built — for the section you are looking at.

Location, access & schools

Briley Downs is positioned for easy reach of both Rutherford County and the wider Nashville metro. Murfreesboro is about 15 minutes away, and Nashville International Airport (BNA) is roughly 25 minutes — useful for buyers who travel for work or have family flying in. Closer to home, Cedar Stone Park is about 3 minutes away and the Osburn Soccer Complex is roughly 15 minutes out, giving residents nearby recreation options.

Based on public sources, Briley Downs is zoned for Brown's Chapel Elementary School, Stewarts Creek Middle School, and Stewarts Creek High School. School zoning can change as districts adjust boundaries, so we confirm the current assignment for a specific address before you write an offer.

What to verify before you buy

New-construction details move quickly, so a few things are worth confirming with us in writing before you commit:

• Current pricing on the specific plan and homesite you want — the published starting price ($443,990) is a from figure, and the price you'll actually pay depends on plan, lot, and finishes. We pull live numbers for you.
• Phase and availability — which sections are selling now, and which of the 10+ move-in-ready homes are still available.
• The HOA — confirm the current monthly amount and exactly what it covers for your section before you rely on the $90/month figure.
• Lot size and homesite specifics — lot dimensions aren't published, so we get them from the sales office for your homesite.
• Standard versus upgrade finishes — what's included on your plan versus what's a design-center add.
• Current school zoning for the exact address.

Working with The Will Johnson Team

We represent buyers in new construction at little or no cost to you, and because we tour communities like Briley Downs constantly, we help you compare plans and builders, read the incentives, and navigate the build all the way to closing — which matters most when you're buying from out of state. Call The Will Johnson Team at 615-265-1000 and we'll pull current pricing, availability, and the full plan lineup for Briley Downs.