Nashville Golf Communities in Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee offers a wide range of Nashville golf communities featuring championship courses, luxury homes, and private country club amenities. The most desirable are concentrated in Brentwood, Franklin, and College Grove, with additional communities throughout the Nashville metropolitan area. This guide ranks them and shows you the homes.
Quick facts: Nashville golf communities
- Location: Nashville metropolitan area, across Williamson, Davidson, Sumner, Rutherford, Wilson, Maury, and Cheatham counties
- Community types: private golf communities and established country clubs
- Home types: custom homes, estate homes, golf course homes
- Typical price range: approximately $700,000 to $10,000,000+
- Course pedigree: designs by Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio, and other championship architects
Asking about membership before the mortgage? Good instinct. Club requirements, initiation structures, and community guidelines differ at every gate.
The Lay Of The Land
Where are the golf communities near Nashville?
Middle Tennessee is home to some of the most desirable golf communities in the Southeast. The most established private golf neighborhoods sit in Brentwood and Franklin just south of the city, with newer luxury golf developments in College Grove and additional communities in Gallatin, Hendersonville, Murfreesboro, Lebanon, Columbia, Spring Hill, and Kingston Springs. They range from historic country clubs to gated golf developments with resort-style amenities, all within convenient reach of Nashville’s employment centers.
Buyers relocating to the region are drawn to the combination: scenic surroundings, privacy, championship golf, and a genuine sense of community. Many pair this search with Brentwood and Franklin real estate and the region’s other luxury neighborhoods.
Know The Difference
Types of golf communities in the Nashville area
Luxury private golf communities
Designed from the ground up as high-end residential developments centered on championship courses: gated entrances, estate homes, extensive club amenities. Examples: the Governors Club in Brentwood, The Grove and Troubadour Golf and Field Club in College Grove, and The Golf Club of Tennessee in Kingston Springs. These attract executives, entrepreneurs, and relocating buyers who want the club and the address in one decision.
Established country club communities
Neighborhoods that grew around traditional clubs over decades: Brentwood Country Club, Temple Hills, Old Natchez, Stones River, Vanderbilt Legends Club, and Forrest Crossing. Mature landscaping, established homes, long-standing reputations, and golf that remains the center of neighborhood life. (Belle Meade Country Club and Richland are historic clubs rather than residential communities, a distinction that matters when you search.)
Golf communities with lake or resort amenities
Some communities pair fairways with water: Fairvue Plantation and Foxland Harbor on Old Hickory Lake, and Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club in Hendersonville, for buyers who want the boat and the back nine.
The Rankings
How we ranked Nashville golf communities
Communities vary enormously in exclusivity, home prices, course reputation, and amenities, so we group them into three tiers, weighing course reputation, home prices, development scale, private club amenities, and overall lifestyle and prestige. Tier 1 represents the region’s most exclusive golf environments; Tier 2 offers strong private club amenities in established neighborhoods; Tier 3 provides traditional country club living at more accessible prices.
How to choose: if you want walkable town-center life with golf attached, Westhaven; pure golf pedigree behind gates, Governors Club or Troubadour; the boat and the back nine, Fairvue or Foxland Harbor; club tradition at a friendlier price, the Tier 3 clubs. Gated and non-gated communities live differently, and membership is required in some and optional in others; we keep the current initiation and dues picture for every club on this page.
| Tier | Community | City | Median sale (12 mo)* | $/SF* | Signature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troubadour Golf & Field Club | College Grove | $5.85M | $1,007 | Tom Fazio course, private club resort living |
| 1 | Governors Club | Brentwood | $2.99M | $411 | Arnold Palmer course, 24-hr guard gate |
| 1 | The Grove | College Grove | $2.95M | $540 | Gated, resort amenities, rolling-hill custom homes |
| 1 | The Golf Club of Tennessee | Kingston Springs | varies | varies | Tom Fazio course, wooded estate setting |
| 2 | Westhaven Golf Club | Franklin | $1.35M | $454 | Master-planned community + private club |
| 2 | Brentwood Country Club | Brentwood | $1.85M | varies | Historic club, established neighborhoods |
| 2 | Fairvue Plantation / Foxland Harbor | Gallatin | varies | varies | Golf + Old Hickory Lake waterfront |
| 3 | Temple Hills · Old Natchez · Bluegrass Y&CC · Stones River · Five Oaks · Graymere · Twelve Stones | Region-wide | from $1.37M (Temple Hills) | $342 (Temple Hills) | Traditional country club living |
*Trailing 12-month MLS medians, mid-2026, where available. Membership, dues, and initiation structures vary by club and change; we confirm current terms before you tour.
Tier 1
The most exclusive golf communities near Nashville
Troubadour Golf and Field Club, College Grove
An exclusive private club community centered on a Tom Fazio designed course, combining luxury homes, recreational amenities, and a private club lifestyle.
Governors Club, Brentwood
One of Brentwood’s most established luxury golf communities: a 24-hour guard-gated neighborhood surrounding an Arnold Palmer championship course, with custom estate homes on large homesites. Long recognized as one of the premier private golf communities in the region.
The Grove, College Grove
A luxury gated golf community south of Franklin combining a private course, resort-style amenities, and custom homes in a scenic countryside setting, with expansive architecture and rolling-hill views.
The Golf Club of Tennessee, Kingston Springs
One of the region’s most exclusive private clubs, west of Nashville: a Tom Fazio course surrounded by estate homes in wooded hills.
Tiers 2 & 3
Established club communities across Middle Tennessee
Tier 2: Brentwood Country Club, one of the area’s most historic clubs, minutes from Brentwood’s corporate corridor. Firefly Golf Club in Spring Hill, now adding homes through Firefly Living. Westhaven Golf Club inside Franklin’s master-planned Westhaven. Vanderbilt Legends Club and Forrest Crossing in Franklin. Fairvue Plantation and Foxland Harbor pairing golf with Old Hickory Lake frontage in Gallatin. Nashville Golf and Athletic Club in Brentwood, convenient to both Nashville and Franklin.
Tier 3: Temple Hills and Old Natchez in Franklin, Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club in Hendersonville, Stones River in Murfreesboro, Five Oaks in Lebanon, Graymere in Columbia, Twelve Stones Crossing in Goodlettsville, Hideaway at Arrington, and Nashboro Village in Nashville: traditional country club living with more accessible price points.
By City
Golf communities by city near Nashville
Brentwood: Governors Club, Brentwood Country Club, Nashville Golf and Athletic Club. Franklin: Westhaven, Temple Hills, Old Natchez, Vanderbilt Legends, Forrest Crossing. College Grove: The Grove, Troubadour. Hendersonville and Gallatin: Fairvue Plantation, Foxland Harbor, Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club. Elsewhere in the region: Stones River (Murfreesboro), Five Oaks (Lebanon), Graymere (Columbia), Firefly (Spring Hill), Twelve Stones Crossing (Goodlettsville), Hideaway at Arrington, and The Golf Club of Tennessee (Kingston Springs).
Life Inside The Gates
Championship architects. Guarded gates. Homes from $700K to $10M+. The only question is which clubhouse.
The Lifestyle
Why buyers choose Nashville golf communities
Championship courses by name architects, luxury homes overlooking fairways and countryside, and club environments with dining, tennis, pools, and a social calendar that makes neighbors into friends. Homes sit on larger homesites, and the locations work: Brentwood, Franklin, and College Grove keep downtown Nashville within a comfortable drive while preserving quiet. For buyers seeking privacy, recreation, and community in one address, including many fun-sizing empty nesters, golf neighborhoods offer a lifestyle nothing else in the region matches.
The Specialists
Work with BDG’s golf community specialists
Golf course properties differ from traditional neighborhoods: club memberships, initiation structures, community guidelines, and long-term value all behave differently inside the gates. These specialists navigate them daily.
Christie Bradley
Luxury homes and golf communities throughout Brentwood and Williamson County, with deep experience in private club neighborhoods and what makes them different.
Sheila Gerardy
Luxury buyers across the Nashville region, frequently guiding relocating families exploring golf communities near Nashville for the first time.
Will Andrews
Buyers and sellers across Middle Tennessee, regularly evaluating golf community homes and private club neighborhoods throughout the region.
Good To Know
Nashville golf communities: frequently asked questions
What are the best golf communities near Nashville?
Several private golf communities in Middle Tennessee are widely recognized for their luxury homes, championship courses, and private club environments. Notable examples include the Governors Club in Brentwood, The Grove and Troubadour Golf and Field Club in College Grove, and The Golf Club of Tennessee in Kingston Springs.
Where are most Nashville golf communities located?
Most of the region’s desirable golf communities are in Williamson County, particularly Brentwood, Franklin, and College Grove, with additional communities in Gallatin and Hendersonville along Old Hickory Lake, plus Murfreesboro, Lebanon, Columbia, Spring Hill, Goodlettsville, and Kingston Springs across the wider metro.
Are Nashville golf communities gated?
Many luxury golf communities near Nashville are gated, particularly those designed as private club environments, such as the Governors Club with its 24-hour guarded entrance, The Grove, and Troubadour. Established country club neighborhoods like Brentwood Country Club are typically open residential areas surrounding a private club.
Do you have to join the golf club if you buy a home in the community?
Membership requirements vary by community. Some neighborhoods require club membership with the home purchase, while others allow homeowners to live in the community without joining. Initiation fees, dues, and waitlists also differ widely, which is why we confirm the membership picture on every golf community home before our clients offer.
How much do homes in Nashville golf communities cost?
Roughly $700,000 to over $10 million as of mid-2026. Established country club neighborhoods start in the high six figures, Tier 2 communities generally run $900K to $2.5M, and Tier 1 communities like the Governors Club, The Grove, and Troubadour range from about $1.5M to $8M or more for estate and custom homes.
Does it cost me anything to have BDG Partners represent me as a buyer?
In most Nashville transactions, the seller pays the buyer’s agent fee, so representation typically costs you nothing extra. BDG Partners confirms compensation in writing before you tour any community, so there are never surprises about who pays what.
Work With Us
Find your community, course, and clubhouse
Tell us how you play, how you live, and your range. We will match you with the communities that fit, explain every club’s membership picture, and confirm your representation in writing before your first tour of the gates.
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