Recently, a client asked me to give her a list of every gated golf course community in Brentwood and Franklin. That was an easy task. There are only two: The Governor’s Club and Crockett Springs. Because she was also looking for her perfect retirement home, we headed straight to Crockett Springs.
Crockett Springs vs. The Governor’s Club
The short answer: Crockett Springs is Brentwood’s lock-and-leave luxury townhome community on the golf course. The Governor’s Club is the estate-home, full-amenity option.
The long answer: For our client, Crockett Springs was the right fit. Our client wanted a lock-and-leave property, and that is one of the biggest differences between the two communities.
Crockett Springs is a gated community of luxury townhomes. On the MLS, the homes are often listed as detached single-family, but that is incorrect. They are massive, luxury attached homes. There is a separate Crockett Springs neighborhood on the other side of the golf course. It is not gated, and because it shares the same name, the two are often conflated.
The Governor’s Club offers estate-sized, detached single-family homes only.
The second difference between the two is amenities. The Governor’s Club offers more, including the option to join an additional tier of access to the clubhouse and golf, all within its guarded gates.
Crockett Springs is gated, but the gate is not guarded. It is also a significantly smaller community with 33 luxury attached homes, according to the developer’s documents. It also has no major amenities. You can reach Nashville Golf & Athletic Club by golf cart trail, but the club sits outside the community’s gates and is its own separate its own separate entity, meaning you will pay HOA dues, but you will also need to join the Club if you want golf privileges.
Crockett Springs vs. The Governor’s Club at a Glance
| Crockett Springs | The Governor’s Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Home type | Luxury attached townhomes | Detached single-family homes |
| Number of homes | 33 | 425 |
| Gate | Gated, not manned | Guarded gates |
| Shared amenities | Guest parking, golf cart trail, sidewalks | Clubhouse, golf, pool, sidewalks, etc. |
| Golf access | Outside the gates | Within the gates |
Pros: Luxury and Location
The biggest pro of Crockett Springs is the architecture. The townhomes are a whole different era of luxury than what we see built now. The townhomes were built in the 70s, and features like massive entryways, European-style courtyards, wood shake roofs, and curved staircases are not uncommon.
Today’s luxury builds lean into optimization and efficiency, and even if the finish level is exceptional, they aren’t as unique as what you will find at Crockett Springs. The townhomes are anything but cookie-cutter Williamson County.
The second biggest pro is location. It’s right in the heart of Cool Springs, less than 2 miles from the mall and just one mile from my office … which means it’s time for a shameless plug. If you would like to keep an eye on what’s happening in Crockett Springs or really any neighborhood in Nolensville or Brentwood, text me.
Noelle Tabor, Senior Associate Broker, Tyler York Real Estate Brokers | 615-410-8652
Cons: Parking
I wouldn’t call parking a true “con”; it’s simply something to be aware of before committing to a purchase in Crockett Springs.
Each home in Crockett Springs has a two-car garage, and the covenants and restrictions for the neighborhood make it clear that cars are to be parked in the garage. There is no driveway parking, and parking is not allowed along Rue de Grande. Instead, the neighborhood has two designated guest parking areas. One is rather large and can accommodate many cars.
The Crockett Springs MLS Mislabel
If you are looking online at listings in Crockett Springs, things can get a touch confusing. On the MLS, Crockett Springs homes are often listed as detached single-family. That is incorrect. These are attached luxury homes, in buildings of varying sizes. If you’re shopping here, don’t rely on the MLS property type, and don’t filter out attached homes.
In fact, one of the easiest ways to search for homes in this neighborhood is to search by street, as there is only one: Rue de Grande. This will ensure you’re looking at the right neighborhood, as on the opposite side of the golf course, there is another neighborhood called Crockett Springs Section 1. This neighborhood has 18 detached homes and is not gated.
Crockett Springs Sales History
On that note, let’s wrap this up by looking at the sales history of the neighborhood.
2026: There have been no sales to date in 2026. There have, however, been a few opportunities to purchase. There is one active listing as of today 11/11/2026, and there are two listings in expired/cancelled status.
2025: There were no sales posted in 2025.
2024: There were no sales posted in 2024.
2023: There was one sale in 2023: 141 Rue de Grande sold for $822,000 or $290/sqft. It was 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and had 2838 square feet. This home overlooked the 16th hole.
2022: There was one sale in 2022: 137 Rue de Grande sold for $1,810,000 or $428/sqft. It was 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 3 half baths, and had 4225 square feet. It also featured a private pool in the courtyard. This home also overlooked the 16th hole.
It’s clear that Crockett Springs is rare. It has a low turnover, and it’s the only gated, golf course fronting townhome community in Brentwood. If you want in, now is your chance. We would love to show you the listing currently for sale in this neighborhood.