Living in Oak Hill, TN: Wooded Lots Next to Radnor Lake

What is Oak Hill, TN? Oak Hill is a small, separate city of about 4,900 people inside Davidson County, about 7 miles south of downtown Nashville between Franklin Pike and Granny White Pike. It is known for large wooded lots, quiet streets, and Radnor Lake State Park, most of which sits inside the city limits.

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What Oak Hill Is Like

Oak Hill was incorporated in 1952 to keep its low-density, residential character, and it still has no commercial strip of its own. The city has its own mayor and commission and its own zoning, which keeps minimum lot sizes large. Homes range from mid-century ranches and traditional brick homes on an acre or more to newer custom homes, and the Tennessee Governor's Residence is on Curtiswood Lane.

Radnor Lake State Park is the big draw, with wooded hiking trails around the lake and a well-known wildlife population. Green Hills, Berry Hill, and Brentwood are all a few minutes away for shopping and dining, and I-65 runs along the east side of the city for an easy drive downtown.

Oak Hill Quick Facts

Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Hill

Is Oak Hill part of Nashville?

Oak Hill is its own city with its own government and zoning, but it sits inside Davidson County. Residents are served by Metro Nashville Public Schools and many Metro services.

Where is Oak Hill, TN?

Oak Hill is in south Davidson County, about 7 miles from downtown Nashville. It sits roughly between Franklin Pike and Granny White Pike, with Green Hills to the northwest and Brentwood to the south.

What schools serve Oak Hill?

On the Metro Nashville Public Schools 2026-27 zone finder, Oak Hill addresses checked on Battery Lane and Franklin Pike are zoned to Percy Priest Elementary, John Trotwood Moore Middle, and Hillsboro High. Other parts of the city may be zoned differently. Zones can change and some streets split, so confirm with MNPS for a specific address.

What kind of homes are in Oak Hill?

Expect larger lots, often an acre or more, with mid-century ranches, traditional brick homes, and newer custom builds. City zoning keeps the area low density and residential.

What is Radnor Lake?

Radnor Lake State Park is a protected natural area with wooded trails around an 85-acre lake. Most of the park is inside Oak Hill, and it is one of the most visited state parks in Tennessee.

How much do homes in Oak Hill cost?

Prices vary a lot by street, size, and condition, so the most accurate answer is what's listed today. See current Oak Hill listings and I can walk you through recent sales.

Thinking About Buying or Selling in Oak Hill?

I'm Nik Shewmaker, a fifth-generation Nashville native, and I help buyers and sellers across Davidson County. If you want a straight answer on what's selling in Oak Hill right now, or what your home could list for, call or text me at (615) 585-0022.

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