Southall
Neighborhood in Franklin, Tennessee
Williamson County 37064
From small ramblers to new luxury homes
The rural portion of Southall features ranch-style homes, contemporary Traditional designs and Colonial Revivals situated on half-acre lots, or multiple acres. “And on Southall Road, one minute you’ll be in a little bitty $300,000, $400,000 home — maybe even $200,000 — and then the house beside you might be $5 million. That’s how diverse Southall Road is,” says Tim Thompson, the owner of Tim Thompson Premier Realtors. A small part of Southall also includes the outskirts of Franklin, which has dense clusters of new upscale homes. The styles include contemporary Traditionals, Colonial Revivals and others that honor classic designs like American Foursquare and Victorian. In recent years, more homes have sold within the Franklin portion of this neighborhood, where costs mainly run between $1 million and $3 million. Costs are lower elsewhere in Southall, and many can sell for $500,000 to upwards of a $1 million.Mountain biking around Leiper’s Fork and Franklin’s Jim Warren Park
No municipal parks exist in Southall, but residents can still access public park spots nearby in unincorporated Williamson County and Franklin. Cyclists, for example, can test their skills at the Wilkins Branch Mountain Bike Park in Leiper’s Fork. Spanning 156 acres of hilly terrain and forests, this park offers several miles of bike trails, categorized by color — green, blue and black — to denote the difficulty of each path. Jim Warren Park in Franklin has several baseball fields and a playground. This green space also has a skate park and a loop trail encircling a scenic pond. At the Southall Farm resort, in addition to its lodging and dining experiences, activities include fishing and paddling on Lake Mishkin, yoga and meditation sessions at the lodge or hiking and biking through the surrounding woods.Starting at highly rated Pearre Creek Elementary or the Hillsboro School
The highly ranked Williamson County Schools District serves the Southall area and receives an overall A rating from Niche. Depending on where they live, students in the community may start at either Pearre Creek Elementary or the Hillsboro School, both of which receive A grades from Niche. The Hillsboro School serves students from prekindergarten to eighth grade and Niche also ranks it among the top 50 best public elementary and middle schools in the state. Avid readers at the school can participate in the Battle of the Books club, which also competes in district-level contests that test students’ knowledge about books read. Students here may then finish their secondary education at Independence High School, which also gets an A from Niche. The Grace Christian Academy, which earns a B from Niche, is one private school option.Close to downtown Franklin festivals and Williamson County Fair
Southall residents are only a few miles, or about a 10-minute drive, from downtown Franklin, which means easy access to the city's annual events and celebrations. Many dress-up in Victorian-era outfits for the Dickens of a Christmas Festival which honors the Charles Dickens’ classic story, A Christmas Carol. Southall is also 9 miles from the Williamson County AG EXPO Park, which hosts the Williamson County Fair each August. The event’s many attractions include carnival rides and livestock shows. Southland residents who have long attended the event, might even spot a familiar face: Ernie Greer, the owner of Greer’s Tennessee Country Hams and a long-time judge for the fair's annual ham contest.Carters Creek Pike to downtown Franklin
While the majority of Southall is comprised of large swathes of rural landscapes, the northeastern pocket of this community — closest to Downs Boulevard — is comprised of industry. Organizations like the Vulcan Materials Company has a location here, as well as other construction and building material manufacturers and several auto and trucking services.No public transit buses serve this area, but many residents of Southall drive to commute. Carters Creek Pike provides a route to downtown Franklin, about 4 miles from the community. Nashville commuters can also take U.S. Highway 31 — and then Interstate 65 — to reach the Music City, about 27 miles north of Southall. The community is also about 28 miles south of the Nashville International Airport, the region’s hub for commercial flights; and the Williamson Medical Center in Franklin provides hospital services for this area.
Greer’s ‘famous’ country hams
For some downhome cooking, Greer’s Tennessee Country Hams, is a cozy family-owned eatery with country decor hanging on the walls, ranging from stuffed wall mounts to wagon wheels. “Their country hams are kind of famous in the area,” Thompson says. Greer’s displays their hams while they cure, many of which patrons can view hanging from the ceiling. The Halfway Market and Diner is one of the closest Franklin restaurants to this community. Another family-owned operation, its popular for its barbecue and comfort foods. Spanning 325 acres, the Southall Farm & Inn is a luxury, rustic-themed resort frequently cited by the likes of Forbes and Conde Nast Traveler. The establishment provides nearly 80 lodging units, 16 of which are raised cottages with views overlooking the surrounding hills. The venue also hosts tequila and honey tastings, and meals that incorporate fresh produce from its gardens.On the far west of Southall, closer to Central Franklin and Carnton, there is a commercial hub along Columbia Avenue which is home to fast-food chains and eateries, big-box retailers like Target and a Kroger grocery store.
Important to know
Southall has an overall CAP Index crime score of 3 out of 10, putting it slightly below the national average of 4.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Scott Troxel
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(615) 619-5039
75 Total Sales
1 in Southall
$350,000 Price
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Bernie Gallerani
Bernie Gallerani Real Estate
(615) 913-4326
2,500 Total Sales
3 in Southall
$200K - $411K Price Range
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Leland (Todd) Hasty
eXp Realty
(615) 703-3297
133 Total Sales
1 in Southall
$180,000 Price
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Erin Krueger
Compass Tennessee, LLC
(615) 880-6529
775 Total Sales
3 in Southall
$455K - $5.9M Price Range
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Cindy Garvey
United Country Real Estate Leipers Fork
(615) 258-6361
159 Total Sales
3 in Southall
$750K - $5.9M Price Range
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Susan Gregory
Onward Real Estate
(615) 675-6533
434 Total Sales
2 in Southall
$450K - $548K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southall | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southall Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southall, Franklin sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Southall, Franklin over the last 12 months is $1,357,994, up 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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