Community Highlights
A quick view of what defines Poplar Farms.
Where is Poplar Farms in Franklin, TN?
Poplar Farms sits in east Franklin off Clovercroft Road, about a quarter mile from the nearest McKay’s Mill address. Poplar Farms Drive leads out to Clovercroft Road, which meets Oxford Glen Drive on the way to Cool Springs Boulevard and I-65.
The City of Franklin lists 208 addresses in Poplar Farms as of October 28, 2026, all in ZIP 37067, on six streets: Poplar Farms Drive (123), New Haven Street (27), Hocking Court (22), Havana Drive (16), Chardon Street (11) and Banff Court (9).
Is Poplar Farms in Franklin city limits?
Yes. All 208 City of Franklin addresses in Poplar Farms fall inside the City’s city limits boundary, and the US Census geocoder places Poplar Farms addresses in Franklin city, Williamson County, as of October 2026. The City annexed the 295.27-acre Poplar Farms PUD Subdivision under Ordinance 2020-34, effective November 23, 2021, and zoned it PD (Planned District) under Ordinance 2020-293, dated November 9, 2021.
Being inside the city puts a City of Franklin tax on top of the county rate and puts trash pickup with the City. The 2026 rates are in the tax section below.
Who builds in Poplar Farms, and what kinds of homes?
Meritage Homes and Signature Homes both build single-family homes in Poplar Farms, per each builder’s community page, read October 28, 2026. Williamson County parcel records show lots owned by both builders.
| Builder | Home type | Plans listed | Size as published | Sales office or model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meritage Homes | Single-family | 11 plan names, 30 versions | 1,457 to 3,155 sq ft, 3 to 5 bedrooms | 4006 Poplar Farms Dr |
| Signature Homes | Single-family | 24 plans, with main-level and basement lot types | Model home (the Patterson): 4,600 sq ft, 5 bedrooms | 2007 Poplar Farms Dr |
As published by each builder on October 28, 2026, Meritage homes in Poplar Farms are priced from $732,410, and Signature’s run $1,020,000 to $1,380,000. Builder prices change often, and a starting price usually means the base plan before options and lot premiums, so get the price for the exact plan and lot in writing.
Meritage’s plan names are Easton, Fraser, Everett, Georgetown, Mackenzie, Branson, Hastings, Westbrook, Vanderbilt, Marion and Monroe, several with bonus-room or “B” versions. Its move-in ready package lists James Hardie fiber cement siding with brick or stone, depending on the elevation. Signature’s page shows a few of its 24 plans at a time, so ask for the full plan list and which lots take a basement.
The City’s approved development plan calls for single-family detached homes on varying lot sizes, with a mix of alley-loaded and front-loaded lots in the sections reviewed so far. If you’re comparing new builds across the county, my Williamson County new construction guide has the other communities.
How big is Poplar Farms, and what’s still being built?
Poplar Farms covers 295.27 acres, and the City’s approved development plan calls for 546 single-family detached lots. It’s being built in sections, and the later ones are still in City review as of October 2026.
| Section | What the City approved or is reviewing | Status, per City records |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1 final plat | 87 lots | Approved May 2, 2024 |
| Section 2 final plat | The amenity center | Approved November 21, 2024 |
| Section 3 final plat | 37 homes | Approved February 19, 2025 |
| Section 5 site plan | 76 lots | Approved June 9, 2025 |
| Section 4 final plat | Section 4 lots | Approved May 7, 2026 |
| Section 6 site plan | 66 lots | Waiting for the applicant to resubmit |
| South mass grading, Sections 6 to 8 | 110.95 acres, the final earthwork phase | Under review since April 2026 |
| Market Street extension to Murfreesboro Road (SR-96) | About 5,642 feet of new road with two roundabouts and a traffic signal at SR-96 | Site plan approved September 6, 2024 |
If you’re buying a lot in a later section, ask the builder which section it’s in and where that section stands with the City. Ask whether the Market Street extension is open yet too, because it changes how you’d reach Murfreesboro Road.
What schools is Poplar Farms zoned for?
Every Poplar Farms address is zoned for Trinity Elementary, Page Middle and Page High in Williamson County Schools, per the district’s zone lookup on all 208 addresses, October 28, 2026. No Poplar Farms address falls inside Franklin Special School District.
| Level | School | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Trinity Elementary | 4410 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin |
| Middle | Page Middle | 6262 Arno Road, Franklin |
| High | Page High | 6281 Arno Road, Franklin |
School zones can change when the district opens schools or one runs over capacity, per Williamson County Schools. Check the exact address with the Williamson County Schools zone lookup before you sign.
What are property taxes in Poplar Farms?
Poplar Farms is inside Franklin city limits and outside the FSSD, so every bill carries the county and City of Franklin rates and no FSSD rate. Williamson County parcel records put Poplar Farms parcels in the Franklin tax area without FSSD, as of October 28, 2026.
| Poplar Farms address | 2026 rate per $100 of assessed value |
|---|---|
| Every home (Franklin, no FSSD) | $1.566 (county $1.27 plus City of Franklin $0.2960) |
Property tax figures are the county and city rates published for the year shown and are for planning only. Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, any exemptions and the city or district the home sits in. Confirm with the county assessor or trustee and your tax professional before you rely on a number.
Who provides water and trash pickup in Poplar Farms?
Milcrofton Utility District provides water to all 208 Poplar Farms addresses on the City of Franklin’s water districts map, read October 28, 2026. The City of Franklin picks up trash on Thursday in Poplar Farms, per the City’s trash pickup map.
Ask the builder who provides sewer for your lot and what the monthly water and sewer bills run on a finished home there.
What amenities does Poplar Farms have?
Poplar Farms’ amenities center on a clubhouse and pool, per both builders as of October 28, 2026. The City approved the Section 2 final plat for the amenity center on November 21, 2024.
- Meritage lists a clubhouse, fitness center, trails, a play lawn and a pool.
- Signature calls the amenity center The Manor at Poplar Farms and lists a pool, social space, fitness center, covered patio and playground.
- Signature also lists a 59-acre nature park with walking trails.
Liberty Park, a City of Franklin park at 2080 Turning Wheel Lane, is about 2.3 miles away by car.
What are the HOA dues in Poplar Farms?
Neither Meritage nor Signature publishes the Poplar Farms HOA name, dues or management company on its community page, as of October 28, 2026. Get the current dues, any transfer or capital fee, and the governing documents in writing from the builder before you sign a purchase agreement.
How far is Poplar Farms from Cool Springs and Nashville?
CoolSprings Galleria is about 4.7 miles and 12 minutes from Poplar Farms without traffic, and the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville is about 20 miles and 31 minutes. You reach I-65 about 3.6 miles out, by way of Clovercroft Road, Oxford Glen Drive and Cool Springs Boulevard. Routes start at 4006 Poplar Farms Drive and use OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), run October 28, 2026.
| From Poplar Farms to | Distance | Time, no traffic |
|---|---|---|
| CoolSprings Galleria | about 4.7 miles | about 12 minutes |
| Downtown Franklin (Public Square) | about 6.4 miles | about 13 minutes |
| Downtown Nashville (State Capitol) | about 20.1 miles | about 31 minutes |
| Nashville International Airport (BNA) | about 20.5 miles | about 33 minutes |
| Trinity Elementary | about 2.8 miles | about 7 minutes |
| Page Middle | about 7.2 miles | about 16 minutes |
| Page High | about 7.3 miles | about 16 minutes |
| Liberty Park | about 2.3 miles | about 7 minutes |
Those are free-flow numbers. Drive Clovercroft Road and Cool Springs Boulevard at your real commute hour before you decide. For more on the Nashville drive, see how far Franklin is from Nashville.
What should you check before you buy a new home in Poplar Farms?
- The builder and the contract. Meritage and Signature have different plans, lot types and purchase agreements. Read the one you’d sign before you sign it.
- The section your lot is in. Later sections are still in City review. Ask where yours stands.
- HOA dues and documents. Get them in writing from the builder.
- The school zone for the exact address. Every address today is Trinity, Page Middle and Page High. Run the lookup anyway.
- The commute at rush hour. The drive times above are no-traffic numbers.
For other Franklin neighborhoods side by side, see my Franklin neighborhoods guide. For the established neighborhood next door, see McKay’s Mill, and for the whole city, my Franklin guide.
Schools In The Area
What else do people ask about Poplar Farms?
Is Poplar Farms in Franklin city limits?
Yes. All 208 City of Franklin addresses in Poplar Farms fall inside the City’s city limits boundary, and the US Census geocoder places them in Franklin city, Williamson County, as of October 2026. The City annexed Poplar Farms under Ordinance 2020-34, effective November 23, 2021.
Who builds homes in Poplar Farms?
Meritage Homes and Signature Homes, both building single-family homes. Meritage’s sales office is at 4006 Poplar Farms Drive and Signature’s model home is at 2007 Poplar Farms Drive.
What do new homes in Poplar Farms cost?
As published by each builder on October 28, 2026, Meritage homes in Poplar Farms start at $732,410 and Signature’s run $1,020,000 to $1,380,000. Those are base prices before options and lot premiums, and they change often.
How many homes will Poplar Farms have?
The City of Franklin’s approved development plan for Poplar Farms calls for 546 single-family detached lots on 295.27 acres. It’s being built in sections, and the later sections are still in City review as of October 2026.
What schools is Poplar Farms zoned for?
Every Poplar Farms address is zoned for Trinity Elementary, Page Middle and Page High in Williamson County Schools, as of October 2026. No Poplar Farms address is in Franklin Special School District. Check the exact address with the district before you sign.
What is the property tax rate in Poplar Farms?
For 2026, Poplar Farms homes pay $1.566 per $100 of assessed value: the Williamson County rate of $1.27 plus the City of Franklin rate of $0.2960, with no FSSD rate.
Property tax figures are the county and city rates published for the year shown and are for planning only. Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, any exemptions and the city or district the home sits in. Confirm with the county assessor or trustee and your tax professional before you rely on a number.
Who provides water in Poplar Farms?
Milcrofton Utility District provides water to all 208 Poplar Farms addresses on the City of Franklin’s water districts map, as of October 2026.
What amenities does Poplar Farms have?
Both builders list a clubhouse, pool and fitness center. Meritage adds trails and a play lawn, and Signature, which calls the amenity center The Manor at Poplar Farms, adds a social space, covered patio, playground and a 59-acre nature park with walking trails.
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