Headline Homes: September 2023

The cheapest abode on this month’s list of pricey houses came in at $4.6 million and was sold to minor share owner of the Tennessee Titans Barclay Adams. On the other end of the spectrum, professional “hustlers” Benjamin Morgan and his wife, Morgan, bought big to grab the top spot at $8.15 million. In between, College Grove had a hot month, and a second more costly Four Seasons sale came through.

Below are September’s top 10 home sales in Nashville and the surrounding counties, ranked by sale price.

1. Chickering Lane, Nashville 37215

Buyers: Benjamin Alexander Anderson and Morgan Anderson

Sale price: $8.15 million

Sellers: Brigitte Borchardt Hubbard and William B. Hubbard

Sellers’ agent: Steve G. Fridrich, Fridrich & Clark Realty

Buyers’ agents: Laura Stroud and Lisa Fernandez-Wilson, French King Fine Properties

Entrepreneurs and professional “hustlers” Morgan and Benjamin Anderson purchased this costly Chickering Lane abode, which was designed by Ron Farris. The listing called the home a “belle” that “exudes all the quintessential Southern graces, charms, manners, pleasantries” you’d expect in a $8.15 million home. In nearly 9,400 square feet, the home includes “light-filled rooms,” fireplaces in almost every room, elevators to each level, two in-law or nanny suites. And, folks, there are “two perfect, level spots for a pool.”

2. Montmorenci Pass, Brentwood 37027

Buyer: Techmanski Tennessee Investment Services Trust

Sale price: $6.88 million

Seller: Trace Construction Inc

Seller’s agent: Lisa Culp Taylor, PARKS

Buyer’s agent: Allen Huggins, WH Properties

Could this 8,900-square-foot new build in Cartwright Close belong to Andy Technmanksi who got that lucrative contract after a hurricane hit Puerto Rico? With a shrouded investment services trust behind the purchase, it’s hard to tell much about who owns it outside of using a really obvious name. The home, built by Trace Construction, includes a main level suite with an “oasis-like bathroom.” The other three bedrooms are on the second level and all include an en suite bathroom. There is a large kitchen inside and full outdoor kitchen with a covered rear porch and outdoor fireplace. Outside, there’s also a pool and putting green.

3. Collins Road, Nashville 37221

Buyer: Stephen J. Eggart, trustee of the 8382 Collins Road Trust

Sale price: $6.88 million

Seller: John Bunge, trustee of the Collins Road Land Trust

Seller’s agent: Richard B. French, French King Fine Properties

Buyer’s agent: Ashley Boykin, Coldwell Banker Barnes

The floor plan on this vague trust sale is absolutely massive: The main home boasts more than 12,000 square feet and then there’s an additional 1,300-square-foot guest home near the resort-sized pool outside. The home sits on six hilltop acres just a few minutes from downtown and right near Warner Parks and Natchez Trace Parkway. The seven bedroom, multi-level home, of course, has an elevator and was fully renovated in 2020. The listing says: “VIEWS and unrivaled PRIVACY! Why deprive yourself?” At $6.88 million, these folks certainly did not.

4. Chickering Road, Nashville 37215

Buyer: Larry Keele, trustee of the Leiyan Keele 2021 Trust

Sale price: $5.58 million

Sellers: Victor and Kathy Giovanetti

Sellers’ agent: Janet T. Jones, Corcoran Reverie

Buyer’s agent: Steve G Fridrich, Fridrich & Clark Realty

This home, sold by Victor and Kathy Giovanetti, also came with a great deal of acreage at 9.5 partially wooded acres. Victor, the former president of hospital operations at Brentwood’s LifePoint Health, is now an executive leadership coach. The 5,750-square-foot home sits near Warner Parks and Radnor Lake and includes a long drive into the home. The listing describes the home as lovely, but in need of renovations, which must be why it came at such a bargain.

5. Whiskey Road, College Grove 37046

Buyer: Teasley Family Trust

Sale price: $5.52 million

Seller: Johan Kok

Seller’s agent: Johan Andries Kok, Discovery Tennessee Realty, LLC

Buyer’s agent: Dawn Marie Lauriano, Keller Williams Realty

The seller, Johan Kok, served as their own agent on this $5.5 million sale in the Troubadour Golf & Field community. The 5,615-square-foot space includes 10-foot ceilings, an open floor plan and an outdoor terrace with views of the hills surrounding the subdivision.

6. Robin Hill Road, Nashville 37205

Buyers: Michelle Liu and Linfu Zhang

Sale price: $5.27 million

Seller: Build Nashville DB2, LLC

Seller’s agent: Tony Dowdican, PARKS

Buyers’ agents: Rita Starling Puryear and Trudy Byrd, Fridrich & Clark Realty

Build Nashville constructed this 7,000-square-foot home on 2.5 acres in West Nashville. The listing says the home “blends sophisticated, architectural vision with naturally inspired elements, warm textures and elegant appointments for an elevated living experience reflecting the natural intention of this home,” which is for people to live in it. There's a three-stop elevator, designer kitchen, home theater, home gym and western sliding pocket doors throughout. There’s also a pool and cabana featuring an outdoor shower.

7. Horton Highway, College Grove 37046

Buyer: Bird J&J Family Trust

Sale price: $5.23 million

Seller: Cornerstone Construction Company of TN, LLC

Seller’s agent: Lisa Culp Taylor, PARKS

Buyer’s agent: Marabeth Poole, PARKS

Cornerstone Construction built this new home on Horton Highway in College Grove. The Bird J&J Family Trust ended up with a five bedroom, six bathroom home spanning almost 6,500 square feet that one might describe as a modern farmhouse castle.

8. Second Avenue South, Nashville 37201

Buyer: Howard Bryan, trustee for 3404 Four Seasons Trust

Sale price: $4.88 million

Seller: Timothy Edward King

Seller’s agent: Tyler C. King, Synergy Realty Network, LLC

Buyer’s agent: Brian Milton Vance, Synergy Realty Network, LLC

The highest priced of two Four Seasons homes that sold in September, this one went to a trust as well. The building comes with gated valet parking, a resident lounge, pet spa, sky terrace, pool, spa, fitness center, room service and a 24-hour concierge team. This home faces south with some views of the river, Nissan Stadium and Ascend Amphitheater. This 2,700-square-foot unit came with two parking spaces as well.

9. Woodward Hills Place, Brentwood 37027

Buyer: Robert A. Coulson, trustee of the Robert A. Coulson Living Trust

Sale price: $4.85 million

Sellers: Michael A. Skinner and Stephanie A. Skinner

Sellers’ agent: Leigh Gillig, Keller Williams Realty

Buyer’s agent: Janelle Waggener, Partners Real Estate, LLC

This $4.85 million home in the gated Woodward Hills community was sold by husband and wife Michael A. Skinner and Stephanie A. Skinner, who were the original owners of the home. The 8,100 square feet of spaced was built by Tim Reynolds with custom hand-hewn exterior limestone from the Avon Conley Farm in Woodbury. The main suite has a hand painted ceiling that has a daytime sky that turns to a night sky in the evening, all designed by Faux Design and Jay Bernard.

10. Second Avenue South, Nashville 37201

Buyers: Barclay Adams and Julie Smith

Sale price: $4.6 million

Seller: David Zeisler, trustee of The Phoenix Revocable Trust

Seller’s agent: Fiona Parish King, Fridrich & Clark Realty

Buyers’ agent: Grace O'neal Clayton, Engel & Voelkers Nashville

This Four Seasons condo downtown was purchased by Titans part-owner Barclay Adams and his wife, Julie Smith. It is the cheapest home on this month’s list, at a mere $4.6 million. The couple will be the first owners of this three-bedroom condo, which includes a view of the river and northeast part of the city and comes in at around 2,700 square feet.