Donnelly Timmons & Associates is your trusted premier custom home builder in Nashville, TN (also building homes in Brentwood and Franklin). With over 20 years of experience, we have been able to bring the best skills in the construction industry to each and every project. All of our homes are fully customized and never machine pressed. With the ability to use a variety of materials and home styles, we also build homes without any square footage limitations.
Custom home additions and renovations such as a modernized kitchen or a cozy sunroom can help you to invest in your home, making it much easier to sell later. Working with a luxury, trusted custom home builder for your home projects, can ensure you get back just what you put into your dream home.
When it comes to your custom residential construction project you want a trusted home builder that you can depend on, who listens to you, and executes your plan with superior results. That’s what makes Donnelly Timmons & Associates different. With over twenty-five years of construction experience in the Nashville area, our founders have completed projects in Franklin, Brentwood, Forrest Hills, Oak Hill, and Green Hills.
Here at Donnelly Timmons & Associates, our team believes that communication is the most important aspect of all construction projects. With an in-house, highly skilled team of construction specialists, we personally manage each project ourselves to ensure that we are closely involved in job site activities on a daily basis. Taken from the values of our founders, our team’s commitment to quality and integrity has earned Donnelly Timmons & Associates an outstanding reputation amongst our clients. Contact us to set an appointment for a free consultation or to view some of our completed projects & custom built homes.
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Most custom-built homes in the Nashville area take roughly 12 to 18 months from design to move-in, though the timeline depends on the size of the home, lot conditions, and how quickly design and material selections are finalized. Working with an experienced Nashville custom home builder helps keep that timeline predictable, since established builders have local trade crews, supplier relationships, and familiarity with permitting and inspection processes across Davidson and Williamson counties.
A custom home builder designs and constructs a one-of-a-kind home around your ideas and budget, with full control over the floor plan and architectural details. A production builder, by contrast, builds from a fixed set of pre-designed plans, usually within a single development. If you want a home created for you rather than chosen from a catalog, a true custom home builder is the right fit. At Donnelly Timmons and Associates, we build homes in Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin.
Yes. We build custom homes throughout Middle Tennessee, including Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin. Each of these communities has its own character, lot profiles, and architectural review considerations, and a builder who works across all three brings valuable perspective on how to design a home that fits both your vision and the neighborhood it sits in.
Custom home pricing varies widely based on square footage, level of finish, site work, and lot conditions, so the most reliable figure comes from an early planning conversation rather than a generic per-square-foot number. As a starting framework, a true custom build typically carries a higher per-foot cost than a production home because every element, from the floor plan to the fixtures, is selected specifically for you. A reputable home builder like Donnelly Timmons will walk you through a transparent budget before construction begins so there are no surprises.
Look for a builder with a strong local track record and a portfolio of completed homes. Ask how they handle budgeting, change orders, and communication during construction, and confirm they’re properly licensed as a residential contractor in Tennessee. Choosing an experienced custom home builder who already works in your area — whether that’s Nashville, Brentwood, or Franklin — means fewer surprises and a smoother path from blueprint to move-in.
Choosing Donnelly Timmons means working with a custom home builder who treats your home as a true collaboration from the first design conversation through final walkthrough. Our team brings local experience across Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin, a transparent budgeting and communication process, and a genuine commitment to craftsmanship on every build. We focus on understanding how you actually want to live, then bring that vision to life with quality construction and attention to detail at every stage.
The result is a custom home that’s built specifically for you — and a building experience that’s as smooth and rewarding as the finished home itself. Ready to get started? Contact our home builders today for a FREE consultation!
