Westhaven sits on 1,500 acres about 3 miles west of Historic Downtown Franklin along New Highway 96 (37064). It's one of the few communities in Middle Tennessee built on true New Urbanist principles — front porches face sidewalks, garages are tucked behind homes on rear alleys, and a Williamson County elementary school sits right inside the neighborhood. With a full Town Center, 9 miles of trails, 4 resort pools, an 18-hole golf club, and a packed community event calendar, Westhaven functions less like a subdivision and more like a small town within a small town.
Crawford Insider: Westhaven is one of those neighborhoods that genuinely changes your daily routine — in a good way. James has shown homes here for years, and almost every buyer walks away commenting on how alive it feels. The Town Center actually works: you can grab coffee, fill a grocery cart, and have dinner without touching the highway. If you're relocating to Franklin and want community built in from day one, put this at the top of your list. One thing to sort out early: high school zoning varies by section — some addresses feed Independence HS, others go to Franklin HS. Always verify with Williamson County Schools before you write an offer.