The Arbors At Autumn Ridge

The Arbors at Autumn Ridge is a 425-unit subdivision spread across 142 acres in the Williamson County portion of Spring Hill (Ward 3). Located off Wilkes Lane, it's a custom-home community where all-brick construction is the standard — not the exception. Developer Don R. Cameron built this neighborhood through Autumn Ridge Development Co., using a multi-builder model: Landmark Homes and Clark Custom Homes are the primary builders, with Firm Foundation Custom Homes, R.G. Custom Homes, Arnold Homes LLC, and Meadowbrook Co. LLC also contributing lots. Homes were built from 2013 to 2020, priced between $660K and $875K.

This is one of the few Spring Hill subdivisions where you get full custom, all-brick homes at a price point that isn't seven figures. The $660K-$875K range buys you a 3,000+ sq ft brick home in a Williamson County school zone — a combination that's getting harder to find as the area continues to price up.

History and Development

Don R. Cameron is a well-known Spring Hill developer with a track record that includes Cameron Farms, Cherry Grove, Cherry Glen, and The Estates of Autumn Ridge. The Arbors at Autumn Ridge is part of the larger Autumn Ridge master development, which also includes the original Autumn Ridge subdivision and Bluebird Hollow at Autumn Ridge.

Construction began in 2013 and continued through 2020 across 16+ phases/sections. Cameron's development model is different from the typical production-builder approach: instead of a single builder cranking out the same 5 floor plans, he brought in multiple custom builders who each design and build individually on allocated lots. This means you'll see genuine architectural variety within the neighborhood — each home is a one-off design rather than a repeated floor plan.

Primary builders:

• Landmark Homes (also known as Landmark Building Company)
• Clark Custom Homes LLC — builds in The Arbors at Autumn Ridge and other Spring Hill communities (clarkcustomhomesllc.com)

Additional builders:

• Firm Foundation Custom Homes
• R.G. Custom Homes
• Arnold Homes LLC
• Meadowbrook Co. LLC

Current status: Fully built out. The original Williamson Source profile noted 167 homes with 400 at full build-out for the broader Autumn Ridge area. All purchases in The Arbors section are resale through MLS.

Location and Access

The Arbors at Autumn Ridge sits off Wilkes Lane, which connects to US-31 (Columbia Pike). The location gives you access to both the commercial corridor of Spring Hill and the major highways.

Key distances and access points:

• Wilkes Lane / US-31 (Columbia Pike) — main access
• I-65: Under 5 minutes via Saturn Parkway
• Downtown Franklin: Roughly 10-12 minutes north via Mack Hatcher Parkway or I-65
• Cool Springs / Franklin: About 10-15 minutes
• The Crossings shopping area: Nearby — Walmart Supercenter, Lowe's, and other retail
• Main Street Spring Hill: About 5 minutes
• Downtown Nashville: Roughly 30-35 miles, 35 minutes without traffic
• Longview Recreation Center: Nearby
• Harvey Park: Within walking distance — features walking trails, playgrounds, a creek, and green space

Streets in the subdivision: Alpaca Drive, Fenwick Way, Grunion Lane, Haversack Drive, Miles Johnson Parkway, Salmon Run.

The cul-de-sac and loop street layout keeps through traffic minimal. You won't get people cutting through The Arbors as a shortcut.

Homes

The defining feature of The Arbors at Autumn Ridge is all-brick construction. Roughly 90% of recently sold homes feature full all-brick exteriors. The remaining homes use brick-and-stone combinations, and you'll see variety in the brickwork itself — painted brick, rubbed mortar, and even German smear (a technique where mortar is smeared over bricks for a textured, old-world look).

Home specifications:

• Square footage: 2,761 to 4,111 sq ft (average approximately 3,000 sq ft)
• Bedrooms: 4-5
• Bathrooms: 3-4 full, many with a half bath
• Lot sizes: 0.18 to 0.27 acres
• Garages: 2-3 car attached, mix of front-entry and side-entry
• Foundations: Crawl space and slab

Interior features: Hardwood or engineered wood flooring, granite or quartz countertops, gas fireplaces, open-concept layouts, custom trim and millwork, vaulted/trey/coffered ceilings. Because these are custom-built rather than production homes, individual houses vary significantly in finishes and layout.

Exterior features: Carriage-style street lighting, underground utilities, sidewalks throughout.

Pricing

The pricing is tight — there's only about a $140K spread between the lowest and highest recent sales. This reflects the consistency of the product: all-brick custom homes in a similar size range on similar lots. You're not going to find a $400K starter home or a $1.5M estate here. It's a specific product at a specific price point.

Amenities

The Arbors at Autumn Ridge has a more modest amenity set than some larger Spring Hill subdivisions:

• Playground
• Basketball court
• Pond (catch-and-release within the broader Autumn Ridge area)
• Sidewalks throughout
• Underground utilities
• Carriage-style street lighting
• Pavilion

The broader Autumn Ridge development includes a pool and clubhouse that may be accessible to Arbors residents depending on HOA membership. Harvey Park is within walking distance and adds walking trails, playgrounds, a creek, and green space beyond what the subdivision itself offers.

There's no dedicated pool within The Arbors section itself. If a community pool is a must-have, verify access to the Autumn Ridge pool through the HOA before buying.

HOA

The Arbors at Autumn Ridge has a homeowners association.

HOA dues: Approximately $495/year (~$41/month). Some sources cite $61-$62/month, suggesting fees may have increased or vary by section.

Services covered: Neighborhood maintenance, sidewalks, common areas, street lighting.

The HOA organizes community events including movie nights, food trucks, holiday parades, and egg hunts.

There is an Autumn Ridge HOA Facebook page (facebook.com/p/Autumn-Ridge-HOA-100077231092461/) and The Arbors at Autumn Ridge has its own Facebook page (facebook.com/TheArborsAtAutumnRidge/).

Schools

The Arbors at Autumn Ridge is in Williamson County, zoned for Williamson County Schools (WCS).

Amanda H. North Elementary School

• Grades PK-5, approximately 531 students
• Student-teacher ratio: 13.8 to 1
• Located at 1726 Wilkes Lane, Spring Hill — essentially next door to the subdivision
• Ranks in top 8.1% of Tennessee elementary schools (SchoolDigger)
• Performing above average statewide (GreatSchools)

Heritage Middle School

• Grades 6-8, approximately 822 students
• Student-teacher ratio: 14 to 1
• Test scores: 64% proficient in math, 59% in reading
• U.S. News ranking: #34 in Tennessee Middle Schools
• Ranks better than 96.7% of Tennessee middle schools
• Mixed parent reviews — strong arts program and sports, but some concerns about leadership

Independence High School

• Grades 9-12, approximately 2,097 students
• Located at 1776 Declaration Way, Thompson's Station
• U.S. News ranking: #21 in Tennessee, #1,164 nationally
• SchoolDigger ranking: #7 of 389 Tennessee high schools
• Niche rating: 3.92/5, #25 in Best Public High Schools in Tennessee
• Graduation rate: 95%
• Test scores: 51% proficient in math, 73% in reading
• AP participation rate: 53%

The school zoning is strong. Amanda H. North Elementary is literally on Wilkes Lane — your kids could practically walk to school. Heritage Middle and Independence High are solid performers, and Independence's 95% graduation rate and top-25 statewide ranking speak for themselves.

Community Feel

The Arbors at Autumn Ridge has a specific vibe: it's a custom-home neighborhood, not a production-home subdivision. The houses look different from each other. There's no "every third house is the same floor plan" monotony that you get in Ole South or Pulte communities.

The multi-builder model means your next-door neighbor's home was designed by a different builder with different plans, different finishes, different architectural details. This creates genuine visual variety on each street.

Community events: The HOA organizes movie nights, food truck visits, holiday parades, and egg hunts. For a neighborhood of this size, that's a healthy level of community programming.

Demographics: The price point ($660K-$875K) and home sizes (3,000+ sq ft, 4-5 bedrooms) target established families with above-average household incomes. This isn't a first-time-buyer neighborhood.

Proximity to Harvey Park: Having a park with trails, playgrounds, and creek access within walking distance adds outdoor recreation beyond the subdivision's own amenities.

Traffic and layout: The cul-de-sac and loop street design means no through traffic. This is noticeable — the streets feel quieter than grid-layout subdivisions.

Honest Pros and Cons

Pros

• All-brick custom construction — 90%+ of homes are full all-brick. This is rare at this price point in Spring Hill and significantly reduces long-term exterior maintenance costs. Brick doesn't need repainting, doesn't rot, and holds up to Tennessee weather better than siding or hardboard
• Custom-built homes with real architectural variety — multiple builders mean each home is genuinely different. No cookie-cutter repetition
• Strong school zoning — Amanda H. North Elementary (top 8% in state) is on the same road. Heritage Middle and Independence High are top-tier WCS schools
• Reasonable HOA at ~$495/year — among the lowest in comparable Spring Hill Williamson County neighborhoods
• Low through traffic — cul-de-sac and loop street layout keeps the neighborhood quiet
• Harvey Park within walking distance — trails, playgrounds, creek, green space
• Community events — movie nights, food trucks, holiday parades. Active neighborhood social life
• Tight price band — limited price variability ($660K-$875K) means consistent home values throughout the neighborhood

Cons

• No dedicated community pool — the biggest amenity gap. The broader Autumn Ridge area has a pool, but verify HOA access before buying. If a pool within walking distance matters to you, this could be a dealbreaker
• Smaller lot sizes — 0.18 to 0.27 acres for 3,000+ sq ft homes means tight spacing between houses. You're paying $700K+ and your neighbor's window may be 20 feet from yours
• Heritage Middle School mixed reviews — despite strong test scores, parent feedback on leadership and culture is inconsistent. Worth investigating if you have a middle-schooler
• Fully built out — no new construction options. All purchases are resale
• Limited amenities on-site — playground, basketball court, and pavilion are fine, but compared to communities with two pools, tennis courts, clubhouses, and dog parks, this is a leaner package
• Homes are 6-13 years old — early phases are approaching the age where HVAC systems, water heaters, and roofs start needing attention
• Columbia Pike traffic — accessing US-31 from Wilkes Lane during rush hour can be slow. The commercial growth around The Crossings adds to congestion

Last updated: April 2026

Sources: Nashville Home Guru, Williamson Source, neighborhoods.com, Clark Custom Homes LLC, Nashville MLS, Middle TN Home Hunter, HOA Resource, Facebook (Autumn Ridge HOA, The Arbors at Autumn Ridge), Niche.com, GreatSchools, U.S. News Education, SchoolDigger, PublicSchoolReview