Situated within the Carothers Crossing West master plan in historic Franklin, Tennessee, The Harper offers a refined blend of upscale suburban living and modern Southern style. This apartment community features 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units with private-access garages, deep patios and balconies, and flexible live/work units that activate the adjacent retail streetscape.
Set within a steeply graded site, The Harper’s buildings are carefully integrated into the natural topography, with 4-story garden-style structures and basement levels that create a 5-story street-facing elevation. Varying first-floor ceiling heights respond to changing slab levels, helping provide an efficient use of the land. The grading strategy is also leveraged in the amenity core, where a dramatic double-height space and interior stair connect the elevated pool court to the lower main entry.
The architecture features large windows, steeply pitched roofs with asphalt shingles and metal accents, and an earth-toned palette of contrasting brick and decorative board and batten, capturing the character of the Middle Tennessee region. Residents enjoy a robust amenity package including a two-story clubhouse, fitness/yoga studio, co-working spaces, a resort-style pool, a package room with refrigeration, a dog park, and more. The Harper demonstrates how architecture can bridge challenging topography and evolving community needs to create a place that feels both rooted and refined.
