Custom home builders in Franklin, TN
Southern charm, new construction ease.
Franklin pairs a walkable, historic downtown with newer upscale subdivisions spreading south and west — Westhaven, Berry Farms, and the corridors off Highway 96 among them. It draws relocating families from California, Texas, and the Northeast who want Southern charm without sacrificing new construction, alongside longtime Nashvillians moving out for land and schools. Lot sizes and price points vary more here than almost anywhere else we build, from in-town infill to acreage toward the edge of the county. We take on projects across that range, matched to what the lot and the family actually need rather than a fixed template.
In Franklin, project scope tracks the lot — design-led homes from $1.5M in the newer subdivisions, up through $2.75M–$4M estate builds on larger acreage toward the edge of the county.
Already holding land here? See how we build on your lot in Franklin, or walk through the seven checkpoints of our custom home process, from discovery to walkthrough.
Homes near Franklin
Our current work is concentrated in other Nashville neighborhoods rather than Franklin itself — see the homes we’re building across Nashville, or schedule a consult to talk through your lot here.
Common questions about building in Franklin
What does a custom home cost in Franklin?
Custom builds in Franklin typically run $1.2M–$4M depending on where you're building — in-town infill runs leaner than acreage toward the edge of the county. We'll narrow that fast once we know your lot and your list.
Does May build on owner lots in Franklin?
Yes. Franklin has the widest mix of owner-held lots of any area we serve — from a family's acreage outside town to an infill lot near downtown. We also acquire select Franklin lots directly; both paths start with a site walk and feasibility review.
Which schools serve Franklin?
School zoning changes by address, even within Franklin, so we don't publish specific assignments here. It's one of the first things we confirm during a lot review — ask us during a consult and we'll walk through what serves your specific street.
Who designs a custom home May builds in Franklin?
Native, our in-house design arm — floor plan, interior selections, and landscape designed as one connected package once your topographical survey is in hand. Franklin lots run from in-town infill to acreage, so design starts from what your specific site allows rather than a fixed template.
How does May handle permitting for a Franklin build?
Plans leave design permit-ready: Patrizio reviews every version personally before he signs off, then we submit the permit package and the utility applications that clear the project for build. You are never handed a set of drawings to walk through a permit office yourself.
How does May keep a Franklin build on budget?
Nothing gets bid until your selections are locked. The approved plan goes to our trade partners, every bid is checked against an independent internal takeoff, and the budget locks before the first purchase order goes out. Design changes after that are re-bid openly rather than quietly folded into change orders.