Colorful block of low-rise mixed-use buildings with retail on the ground level and residential apartments above, viewed across a green park with benches and a curved sidewalk. Three-story apartment building with a mix of red brick and neutral-colored siding, featuring large white-columned balconies. The building is decorated with patriotic bunting and is surrounded by neatly trimmed grass, trees, and a sidewalk where a person is walking. "View of a modern residential apartment complex with white three-story buildings surrounding a central outdoor pool area. The pool is surrounded by lounge chairs, small cabanas, and landscaped greenery. A person walks along the sidewalk in the foreground, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds is visible above. Three-story white apartment building with classical architectural elements such as columns and balconies. The building is set against a clear blue sky and features a manicured lawn, blooming rose bushes, and white Adirondack chairs in a landscaped sitting area. Corner view of a mixed-use brick building with arched windows and ground-floor retail spaces, located in a modern urban development. Adjacent to the building is a tree-lined street with parked cars and a pedestrian crossing in front. Residential apartment buildings extend into the background. Traditional-style commercial building with a mix of red and white brick façades, large windows, retail signage for State Farm and Ameriprise Financial, and striped awnings. Two-story colonial-style homes with red brick and cream façades, front porches, and patriotic red, white, and blue bunting, set under a partly cloudy sky with manicured landscaping.

Berry Farms

Smith Gee Studio has been a driving force in the design and development of Berry Farms, a 600-acre master-planned Traditional Neighborhood Development just south of Franklin, Tennessee. With over 40 buildings and 100+ units designed—including townhomes, condos, live-work units, retail storefronts, office spaces, and community amenities—SGS has helped shape a walkable, mixed-use environment rooted in timeless architecture and thoughtful detail.

Highlights of the firm’s work include true live-work buildings with separate residential and commercial entries, a vibrant retail core, and key public amenities like The Goddard School, a community pool and playground, and a carefully crafted event barn. Each element reflects a commitment to creating a cohesive, connected community where design supports daily life and long-term livability.

YEAR:

2011 - 2020

LOCATION:

Franklin, TN

ARCHITECT:

Smith Gee Studio

CLIENT:

Boyle Investment Company and Regent Homes

SERVICES:

Architecture, Interior Design, Master Planning, & Design Guidelines