Maker Construction, which calls itself Maker, is a Nashville residential builder founded in 2020. It builds custom homes and does major renovations and additions, including historic homes, working with homeowners, architects and designers. Its website names Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Green Hills, 12 South, Belmont Hillsboro, Brentwood and Franklin as its service area.
Quick Facts
- Official website: makertn.com
- Company name: Maker Construction (Maker), Nashville
- Founded: 2020 (its Company page)
- Office: Heather Place, Nashville
- Contractor license: Tennessee contractor license 74444, shown on its website
- Work it does: Custom homes, major renovations and additions, historic homes
- Service area it names: Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Green Hills, 12 South, Belmont Hillsboro, Brentwood and Franklin
- Team: Three partners plus project managers and a master craftsman (its Company page)
- Available Homes page: Three homes under construction and one upcoming build to suit, no prices, as of Nov 8, 2026
Good to Know
As of Nov 8, 2026 (Maker Construction website, NashvilleVoyager):
- Maker's Selected Work page shows seven projects: new construction in Seven Hills, 12 South and Belmont Hillsboro, and renovations in Belmont Hillsboro, Belle Meade and Brentwood.
- Its approach page describes four stages: a first conversation, preconstruction planning, construction and follow through with warranty support under the contract.
- It says it takes an active interest in building science, such as how the house manages water and air.
- Its press page links to coverage in StyleBlueprint and FLOWER Magazine, including a Belle Meade showhouse renovation; it labels one StyleBlueprint builders guide as sponsored.
To confirm before you buy:
- Prices and completion timing for its homes under construction; Maker says to contact it directly.
- Whether any finished Maker homes are for sale; ask me for current listings.
Who Maker Construction Is
Maker is a small, partner led Nashville company. A June 2026 NashvilleVoyager interview with a founding partner says the company started in 2020 and has a team of seven, and that its focus has shifted to luxury new homes and large renovations.
Searching for Maker alone brings up many unrelated businesses. This page is about Maker Construction, the Nashville home builder at makertn.com.
Where Maker Builds and What It Has Built
Its Where We Build page lists Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Green Hills, 12 South, Belmont Hillsboro, Brentwood and Franklin. Its Selected Work page mixes ground up homes and renovations, so it fits buyers with a lot or an older house they want to rebuild or expand.
Its Available Homes page listed three homes under construction in 12 South, Oak Hill and Nashville, and one upcoming build to suit, on Nov 8, 2026. Maker publishes no prices and says timing may change. Use the official link below and ask me to check MLS.
What I Ask a Custom Builder Before You Sign
- Fixed price or cost plus, and how allowances are set.
- Whether the lot is included or bought separately, and what site work costs.
- Who handles design and permits, and whether those fees are included.
- A list of recent homes and owners you can call.
- Current Tennessee contractor license (check the state board).
- Warranty terms and who handles warranty calls.
- For a renovation of a historic home: which approvals apply and who handles them.
This is my independent guide to Maker Construction. I am Jason Gruner, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Southern Realty. I am not affiliated with Maker Construction, and this is not the company's website.
Official Maker Construction website: makertn.com
Maker Construction has no community with homes for sale on my report right now.
Thinking about a custom build or renovation? Text me at 615.767.4551 or email jason@grunertn.com.
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Questions About Maker Construction
What is Maker's full company name?
Maker Construction. Its website and press use Maker as the short name.
Where does Maker Construction build?
Its website lists Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Green Hills, 12 South, Belmont Hillsboro, Brentwood and Franklin.
When was Maker Construction founded?
2020, by its Company page.
Does Maker Construction renovate historic homes?
Yes. It lists historic homes and major renovations and additions along with custom homes.
Does Maker Construction have homes for sale?
Its Available Homes page listed homes under construction and a build to suit opportunity on Nov 8, 2026, without prices. Contact Maker or ask me to check MLS.
Is this page the Maker Construction website?
No. This is my independent guide. The official website is makertn.com.
Sources
- Maker Construction official website (checked Nov 8, 2026)
- Official Company page (checked Nov 8, 2026)
- Official Where We Build page (checked Nov 8, 2026)
- Official Selected Work page (checked Nov 8, 2026)
- Official Available Homes page (checked Nov 8, 2026)
- Official Approach page (checked Nov 8, 2026)
- NashvilleVoyager interview (June 2026) (checked Nov 8, 2026)