Avalon Homes and Neighborhood Guide, Franklin TN

A guide to Avalon, the gated, Arthurian-themed community off McEwen Drive near Cool Springs, with its sections, homes, amenities and buying and selling guidance.

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  • Location: East Franklin (37067), along McEwen Drive between Wilson Pike and Cool Springs Boulevard.
  • Developer: The Principals Group; first home completed around 2005.
  • Size: About 446 homes in five sections, with more than 300 acres left natural.
  • Sections: The Village, The Hamlet, The Meade, The Vale and The Tors.
  • Gated: Gated entrances, with The Tors guard-gated.
  • Verify: HOA documents and dues for the section, school zoning and the specific lot.

About the Community

Avalon is one of the most distinctive communities in Franklin. It sits along McEwen Drive between Wilson Pike and Cool Springs Boulevard, and its stone walls, bridges, turrets and castle-style water tower carry an Arthurian theme into street names like Road to the Round Table and Excalibur Court.
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The Principals Group developed it starting around 2005, with about 446 homes planned across five sections. The Meade holds townhomes and single-family homes on smaller lots, The Vale has homes on about half-acre lots, and The Tors offers hilltop estate lots of 5 to 15 acres. More than 300 acres have been left natural.
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Because the sections are so different, comparing within your section is essential.

Why People Consider It

People like Avalon for its privacy and character. Gated entrances, with a guard gate at The Tors, and the unusual design make it feel unlike anywhere else in Franklin.
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The location helps too, about 5 minutes to I-65 and 8 to the Galleria. The tradeoff is that sections differ a lot in price and lifestyle.

Homes and Property Styles

Avalon includes townhomes, single-family homes and estate homes. Homes in The Meade sit on lots of about a sixth of an acre, The Vale on about half an acre, and The Tors on 5 to 15 acres.
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When I compare homes here, I start with the section and lot, then the home's size, age and updates.

Property and Price Context

Price in Avalon depends on section, lot size, home size and condition.
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I'd compare recent sales in the same section first, then nearby Cool Springs-area neighborhoods.

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Amenities and HOA

Avalon has homeowners association governance covering its gated entrances and common areas, and sections may have their own rules.
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Ask for the current documents, dues and any section-specific rules before you buy.

Nearby Places

Avalon is about 5 minutes from I-65 and about 8 minutes from CoolSprings Galleria. McKay's Mill and its Towne Centre are nearby.
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Drive your commute at your normal times to get a real feel.

School Zoning

Listings for homes in Avalon have generally shown Williamson County Schools assignments, most often Clovercroft Elementary, Woodland Middle and Ravenwood High. Treat that as a starting point, not a guarantee. Assignments are set by address and can change, so confirm the current zoning with Williamson County Schools and its school locator before you make a decision that depends on it.

Seller Strategy

Selling in Avalon means telling the story of your section and lot. The setting is a big part of the value, so photography of the grounds and entrance matters.
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Pricing comes from recent Avalon sales in the same section.

Buyer Strategy

Buying in Avalon starts with the section. Townhomes in The Meade and estate lots in The Tors are very different purchases.
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Request the HOA documents for the section, including gate and road maintenance.

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Avalon's sections are very different from one another.
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Community questions

Common Questions About Avalon

Honest answers to what buyers and sellers ask me about this area.

Where is Avalon in Franklin, TN?

Along McEwen Drive between Wilson Pike and Cool Springs Boulevard in east Franklin.
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Is Avalon a gated community?

Yes. Avalon has gated entrances, and The Tors section is guard-gated.
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What are the sections of Avalon?

The Village, The Hamlet, The Meade, The Vale and The Tors.
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How big are the lots in Avalon?

About a sixth of an acre in The Meade, about half an acre in The Vale, and 5 to 15 acres in The Tors.
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Why does Avalon have a castle theme?

Avalon was designed with an Arthurian theme, with stone walls, turrets, a castle-style water tower and street names like Road to the Round Table.
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Can The Hoover Team help me buy or sell in Avalon?

Yes. We can help you compare sections and lots so you can buy or price with confidence.

Explore These Community Guides

Use these guides to get a feel for each area, then reach out when you’re ready to talk through what fits your home, your timing, or your next move.

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