Autumn Ridge

Autumn Ridge is a 325-home custom-built subdivision spread across 155 acres straddling the Maury/Williamson County line in Spring Hill (Ward 3). Located off Miles Johnson Parkway near the center of the city, it's part of a broader Autumn Ridge master development that also includes The Arbors at Autumn Ridge and Bluebird Hollow at Autumn Ridge — but this guide covers the original Autumn Ridge subdivision specifically. Homes were built from 2008 to 2022, priced between $510K and $1.1M, and nearly all feature all-brick or brick-and-stone exteriors. The developer, Donnie Cameron, brought in at least six different custom builders, so you get genuine house-to-house variety rather than the same five floor plans repeated across the neighborhood.

History and Development

Donnie Cameron is a lifelong Williamson County resident and one of Spring Hill's most prolific residential developers. He and his brother Tim run Cameron Properties (established 1980), with a portfolio that includes Cameron Farms, Cherry Grove, Cherry Glen, and The Estates of Autumn Ridge. The Autumn Ridge master development is his largest Spring Hill project.

Construction in the original Autumn Ridge section started around 2008. Cameron used a multi-builder model — instead of selling the entire development to one production builder, he allocated lots to multiple custom and semi-custom builders who each brought their own designs and specifications. This means homes vary significantly in floor plan, finishes, and architectural detail from lot to lot.

Confirmed builders in Autumn Ridge include:

• Bonner Builders
• Clark Custom Homes LLC
• Landmark Building Company (Landmark Homes)
• Prominence Building Corporation
• RG Custom Homes
• Arnold Homes LLC
• Collier Homes
• Limelight Builders
• Touchstone Builders

The subdivision was built out across multiple phases and sections over roughly 14 years (2008-2022). The community pool and clubhouse were added in 2014, midway through the build-out.

Current status: Fully built out. All purchases are resale through MLS.

Location and Access

Autumn Ridge sits near the geographic center of Spring Hill, accessed via Miles Johnson Parkway. The location gives you reasonable access to both the commercial corridor along US-31 (Columbia Pike) and the major highways without being right on top of the traffic.

Key distances and access points:

• Miles Johnson Parkway — main neighborhood access road
• US-31 (Columbia Pike): About 2-3 minutes west
• I-65: Under 10 minutes via Saturn Parkway
• I-840: Accessible via US-31 in about 5-10 minutes
• The Crossings shopping area: A few minutes away — Walmart Supercenter, Lowe's, and retail/dining
• Cool Springs/Franklin: Roughly 15 minutes north
• Downtown Nashville: 30-35 miles, about 35 minutes without traffic
• Harvey Park: Within walking distance via connected sidewalks — features trails, playgrounds, creek, and green space
• Longview Recreation Center: Nearby — gym, pool, sports courts

Streets in the subdivision: Autumn Ridge Way, Brill Lane, Cardigan Lane, Haversack Drive, Puddleduck Lane, Trawler Court, Witt Way Drive.

Homes

The defining feature of Autumn Ridge is all-brick or brick-and-stone construction across nearly the entire community. Because multiple custom builders worked here over 14 years, you'll see genuine architectural variety — different rooflines, different brick colors and patterns, different garage configurations, different interior layouts. This isn't a cookie-cutter subdivision.

Size range: 2,182 to 6,318 sq ft (most homes fall in the 3,000-4,600 sq ft range)

Bedrooms: 3 to 7

Bathrooms: 2 to 5

Lot sizes: 0.16 to 1.13 acres (average approximately 0.30 acres — roughly one-third acre lots)

Garages: Predominantly 3-car attached, which is notable. Most Spring Hill subdivisions default to 2-car.

Foundations: Crawl space and slab

Common features: All-brick or brick-and-stone exteriors, granite countertops, hardwood floors, custom woodwork. Many homes include tankless hot water heaters, high-end appliances, wet bars, and other custom upgrades that vary by builder and original buyer selections.

Underground utilities and sidewalks throughout the community.

Pricing (based on trailing 12-month sales data)

The $510K-$1.1M range is wide because you're comparing a 2,200 sq ft home from 2008 to a 6,300 sq ft custom build from 2020. The typical buyer is looking at the $713K-$875K sweet spot where most transactions cluster.

Amenities

Autumn Ridge has a solid amenity package for a custom-home community:

• Swimming pool — added in 2014 with the clubhouse construction
• Clubhouse — available for community events and private bookings
• Catch-and-release pond
• Walking trails — connecting through the neighborhood and to nearby Harvey Park
• Playground
• Sidewalks throughout the community
• Underground utilities
• Custom street signs and carriage-style lighting

The connected trail system to Harvey Park is a real asset. Harvey Park adds walking trails, additional playgrounds, a creek, and green space beyond what the subdivision itself offers, extending your usable outdoor recreation without leaving the neighborhood on foot.

HOA

The Autumn Ridge Homeowners Association manages the community.

Management company: Ghertner & Company (50 Vantage Way, Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37228). Ghertner has managed HOAs across Middle Tennessee since 1968 and currently handles 600+ communities. The HOA portal is powered by SenEarthCo for online payments and document access.

HOA dues: Approximately $585/year (~$49/month). Some sources cite $61-$62/month, suggesting fees may have increased or vary by section.

Services covered: Common area maintenance, pool, clubhouse, pond, trails, sidewalks, street lighting.

Community events: The HOA organizes movie nights, food truck visits, holiday events, and community gatherings centered around the pool and clubhouse.

Facebook: The Autumn Ridge HOA has a Facebook page (facebook.com/p/Autumn-Ridge-HOA-100077231092461/) for community communication.

A note on Ghertner: They're the largest HOA management firm in Middle Tennessee, but they have mixed reviews across their portfolio. Common complaints include difficulty reaching staff by phone, slow portal responses, and limited transparency around fee increases. This isn't specific to Autumn Ridge — it's a company-wide pattern. Common praise focuses on their long track record and operational scale.

Schools

Autumn Ridge straddles the Maury/Williamson County line, which means school zoning depends on which county your specific lot falls in. The Williamson County side is zoned for Williamson County Schools (WCS), consistently one of the top districts in Tennessee. The Maury County side is zoned for Maury County Public Schools (MCPS).

Williamson County Schools (WCS) zoning:

Amanda H. North Elementary School

• Grades PK-5, approximately 531 students
• Located at 1726 Wilkes Lane — near the subdivision
• Student-teacher ratio: 13.8 to 1
• Top 8.1% of Tennessee elementary schools (SchoolDigger)

Heritage Middle School

• Grades 6-8, approximately 822 students
• Test scores: 64% proficient in math, 59% in reading
• Mixed parent reviews — strong in some areas, concerns about leadership from some families

Independence High School

• Grades 9-12, approximately 2,097 students
• Niche rating: 3.92/5, ranked #25 among Tennessee public high schools
• 95% graduation rate
• 25 AP courses offered

Maury County (MCPS) zoning (some addresses):

Longview Elementary or other MCPS elementary depending on exact address.

The county-line split is something to verify address-by-address before buying. If WCS schools are a priority for you, confirm that the specific lot you're considering is on the Williamson County side. Don't assume — check.

Community Feel

Autumn Ridge has a specific character that comes from the custom-builder model. Every house looks different. Walk down Autumn Ridge Way and you'll see different brick colors, different rooflines, different window configurations, different landscaping approaches. It doesn't have the visual monotony of a production-builder subdivision where every fourth house is the same model.

The community tends to attract established families and move-up buyers. The price points ($510K-$1.1M) and home sizes (3,000-4,600+ sq ft, many with 3-car garages) filter for households with above-average incomes. This isn't a first-time-buyer neighborhood.

The proximity to Harvey Park and the internal trail system means you'll see people walking, running, and walking dogs regularly. The pool and clubhouse serve as a natural gathering point during warmer months, and the HOA keeps a calendar of community events.

The Maury/Williamson County line running through the subdivision is both a curiosity and a practical consideration. Your neighbors across the street might be in a different county, a different school district, and paying different property tax rates. It's worth understanding which side of that line your house falls on.

Honest Pros and Cons

Pros

• All-brick custom construction — nearly every home is full brick or brick-and-stone. This means lower long-term exterior maintenance costs compared to siding or hardboard communities. Brick doesn't need repainting and holds up well to Tennessee weather
• Genuine architectural variety — 9+ different builders across 14 years means no two homes look the same. If cookie-cutter subdivisions bother you, Autumn Ridge is the antidote
• 3-car garages standard — unusual for Spring Hill. Most subdivisions default to 2-car
• Strong amenity package — pool, clubhouse, pond, playground, trails connecting to Harvey Park. That's more than many custom-home communities offer
• Central Spring Hill location — good access to shopping (The Crossings), highways, and recreation without being on a major road
• WCS school access (Williamson County side) — Amanda H. North Elementary (top 8% in state), Heritage Middle, Independence High (95% graduation rate)
• Wide lot sizes available — averages around 0.30 acres, with some lots over 1 acre

Cons

• County line confusion — Maury/Williamson split means you need to verify county, school district, and tax rates for each specific address. Don't assume the whole neighborhood is WCS
• Price — median sale price of $780K puts this solidly in Spring Hill's upper tier. Budget-conscious buyers should look elsewhere
• HOA management — Ghertner & Company has well-documented customer service issues across their portfolio (slow responses, hard to reach by phone)
• Heritage Middle School mixed reviews — parents on the WCS side report inconsistent experiences, particularly around leadership
• Lot size variability — ranges from 0.16 acres (fairly tight) to 1.13 acres. The smaller lots can feel cramped for homes this size
• Aging homes in early phases — Phase 1 homes are now 17+ years old, approaching the window for HVAC, water heater, and roof replacements
• Spring Hill traffic growth — the city is one of Tennessee's fastest-growing, and traffic on Columbia Pike and surrounding roads continues to worsen

Last updated: April 2026

Sources: Nashville Home Guru, Middle TN Home Hunter, Williamson Source, Nashville MLS, Cameron Properties, Ghertner & Company, SenEarthCo, Facebook (Autumn Ridge HOA, Autumn Ridge Community), Niche.com, GreatSchools, SchoolDigger, Redfin, City of Spring Hill