Home prices have continued to skyrocket around middle Tennessee, and no one knows that better than local resident Jack Maher. Jack’s parents met while attending school at Middle Tennessee State University, and then both worked as school teachers in Franklin. His father, John, eventually wanted to pursue a new venture, so he tried his hand at home building in the community.
“He started building in 1985 in Franklin, and then started building in Spring Hill in 1990,” Jack shares. “The population at that time was around 1,400 people, and now it’s over 60,000.”
Jack and John Maher are embracing the influx of transplants arriving in the Thompson’s Station and Spring Hill areas, always maintaining a goal to build housing that meets the demands of the community. Sometimes that means starter homes, a million-dollar luxury home, or even a development of affordable condominiums.
But the brand doesn’t limit its community support to simply building beautiful spaces to call home.
“We’re super involved in the Chamber of Commerce and local schools,” Jack adds. “We just had a scholarship banquet for student athletes that we’ve done for 18 years in a row. We are committed to the community, that’s what we do.”
John Maher Builders is also a proud supporter of The Well Outreach, a local food pantry that feeds students in need across Spring Hill and neighboring communities. The team sponsors the Whole Hog Festival and recently helped them build out their second facility.
While philanthropy is a passion project for John Maher Builders, the team is continuing to build housing to support the community. An influx of new residents in the area coupled with high interest rates has led the demand toward affordable housing and long-term leases. In response, the John Maher team broke ground on a condo development in Thompson’s Station called Newport Station.
“Even though it’s a condo, we’re home builders at heart, so it’s going to feel like home,” Jack shares.
The builders partnered with the same contractors and suppliers they’ve used when building million dollar homes, so expect a high level of craftsmanship in every unit: craftsman style trim, granite countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and high-end finishes. Plus, each unit will include a fireplace to round out the homey feel.
Newport Station will have one, two, and three bedroom floor plans available, some of which will have walk-in laundry, outdoor patios or balconies, and multiple stories.
“We blend relaxation and sophistication to create the ideal place in Thompson's Station,” shares Susan Franklin, regional property manager with Freeman Webb, who is overseeing the property. She adds that wonderful apartment home living extends beyond your front door, which motivated the builders to incorporate premium amenities. The community will include a swimming pool, fitness center, bark park, and central clubhouse.
“We’ve crafted our charming and beautifully landscaped community for all lifestyles,” Susan adds. “You’ll be able to enjoy the outdoors in our shimmering swimming pool after a hard workout in our new fitness center. As avid animal lovers, we proudly welcome all sizes, shapes, and breeds that will love our community bark park.”
The 192-unit community is conveniently located off of Thompson’s Station Road East, close to restaurants, retail shops, and I-65. This is the second project of its kind for John Maher Builders – the first being Southaven at Commonwealth – and both frequently receive praise for feeling like a residential home and not a rental property.
Walk-ins are welcome for property tours, and units will be ready for move-in this summer. To learn more about Newport Station, visit NewportStationLiving.com.
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