Fairvue Plantation Deep-Dive: Homes, HOA, Golf and Lake Living in Gallatin

Fairvue Plantation is a master-planned Gallatin community built around Old Hickory Lake and Tennessee Grasslands’ Fairvue golf facilities. The community includes multiple residential sections, an HOA, architectural-review requirements and access to nearby club amenities that may require separate membership or eligibility. Homebuyers and renters should verify current listings, HOA fees, restrictions, school assignments, insurance, flood exposure and club membership terms before making a decision.

Fairvue Plantation is a large residential community in Gallatin built around Old Hickory Lake, mature landscapes and Tennessee Grasslands’ Fairvue golf facilities. The community’s official homeowner information describes more than 500 acres, miles of shoreline and several residential sections, including The Boulevard, The Coves, Gracie Lake, Jacob’s Landing, The Peninsula, The Villages and The Reserve.

For a buyer, renter or newcomer, the important distinction is that Fairvue Plantation is not one single product. It combines residential neighborhoods, a homeowners association, a private golf and country club, historic associations with the former Fairvue plantation and nearby housing developments. HOA participation, club membership, event access, fees and architectural requirements should be researched separately.

Fairvue Plantation at a glance

Question — What the available sources show — What to verify before deciding

Where is it? — Gallatin, Tennessee, within the city limits according to the community’s HOA information. — Exact address, jurisdiction, utilities and tax obligations

What is the setting? — A planned residential community near Old Hickory Lake and golf facilities. — Waterfront access, views, flood exposure and shoreline restrictions

What housing is included? — Multiple Fairvue sections with different residential settings and association arrangements. — Current inventory, subdivision documents, fees and rental rules

What club is associated with the community? — Tennessee Grasslands operates Fairvue and Foxland golf facilities and other amenities. — Membership category, cost, eligibility and access rights

Are events open to everyone? — Grasslands promotes private events and member-oriented social activities. — Whether a specific event is public, member-only, invitation-only or ticketed

What Fairvue Plantation includes

Residential sections and housing research

The HOA identifies seven Fairvue Plantation sections: The Boulevard, The Coves, Gracie Lake, Jacob’s Landing, The Peninsula, The Villages and The Reserve. Those names are useful starting points when searching for a home, but they should not be treated as interchangeable neighborhoods.

A home in one section may have different association dues, road arrangements, design rules, amenities or resale documentation than a home in another. The HOA’s current resident portal is used for dues, forms, architecture requests, association documents and service requests.

The direct business site for Fairvue Plantation presents the area as a luxury lake-and-golf community and markets residences ranging from estate homes to lower-maintenance options. That description is business-provided marketing information rather than an independent assessment of value, price or construction quality.

When reviewing Fairvue Plantation homes for sale, compare the exact property rather than relying on the community name alone. Ask for:

• The current master-association and any sub-association fee schedule.
• Covenants, conditions and restrictions.
• Architectural and landscaping guidelines.
• Any transfer, working-capital, resale-document or closing-letter charges.
• Private-road, gate, lawn-care or exterior-maintenance responsibilities.
• Whether the property has lake, golf-course or drainage-related easements.
• Current insurance requirements and recent claims history.

HOA responsibilities and architectural review

Fairvue’s HOA materials direct residents to the community management system for dues, forms, architecture requests and association documents. The community manager listed in the current HOA information is Terry Hardiman, with a published phone number of 615-600-4910.

Architectural review matters for anyone planning an addition, landscaping project, exterior change, fence, pool or other improvement. A Fairvue easement guide says that some projects require HOA Architectural Review Board approval before a related golf-course easement agreement can be completed. It also says property owners should submit site plans showing property and easement lines when applicable.

Because the available design-guideline documents are older, prospective owners should request the current rules and submission process before closing or beginning work. Do not assume that a project permitted by the City of Gallatin is automatically approved by the HOA or club-related easement process.

Golf, lake living and club amenities

Tennessee Grasslands describes itself as a golf and country club on Old Hickory Lake with two 18-hole courses: Fairvue and Foxland. Its published amenities also include fitness facilities, pools, tennis and pickleball courts, dining and social spaces.

Those amenities may be a major reason people search for “Fairvue golf course membership cost,” but the current public pages reviewed for this article do not publish a complete membership-price table. Membership categories, dues, initiation charges, access rules, guest privileges and seasonal terms should be requested directly from the club.

The club’s published Fairvue address is 981 Plantation Boulevard, Gallatin, TN 37066, and its main phone number is 615-575-4300.

Current club hours and access considerations

Tennessee Grasslands publishes operating hours for its Fairvue and Foxland facilities. The current page lists Fairvue club rooms as open Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. It lists the Fairvue and Foxland pro shop as open Tuesday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; practice-facility hours vary by day and sunset.

The same page lists seasonal pool hours, racquet-sports hours and key-fob access. Because the page notes that hours may change based on utilization and seasonal operations, readers should confirm hours before visiting or planning an event.

A crucial housing question is whether a property owner receives club access automatically. The sources reviewed do not establish that every Fairvue homeowner receives full Tennessee Grasslands membership. Treat club access as a separate item to verify in writing.

Private events and community gatherings

Grasslands promotes private meetings, company parties, weddings and other gatherings. Its private-events page says the Fairvue clubhouse’s combined rooms can accommodate up to 175 guests.

That makes the property relevant to readers searching for Fairvue events, but it does not create a public event calendar. A specific gathering may be private, member-based, invitation-only or subject to a separate booking agreement. Before publishing or attending a dated event, confirm the organizer, date, time, venue, admission, parking, accessibility and cancellation policy.

For broader newcomer planning, MyGallatin’s [first-weekend itinerary for Gallatin](/articles/first-weekend-in-gallatin-itinerary) offers nearby public activities such as downtown, greenways and Old Hickory Lake access. Readers comparing the area as a place to live can also use the [Gallatin living guide](/articles/living-in-gallatin-tn-pros-and-cons) for citywide housing, commute, school and service considerations.

Fairvue Plantation’s history

The modern community shares its name with the historic Isaac Franklin Plantation, commonly known as Fairvue. The National Park Service identifies the site as a plantation built in 1832 by Isaac Franklin, whose wealth came from the antebellum domestic slave trade. The site’s National Historic Landmark designation was withdrawn on April 4, 2005, because of loss of historic integrity.

The Tennessee Historical Commission’s National Register inventory continues to list Fairvue in Sumner County, with the location described generally as about four miles south of Gallatin on U.S. 31E.

This history deserves clear treatment. Fairvue is not simply a decorative name for a golf community; it is connected to a plantation landscape and to the history of slavery in Tennessee and the United States. The historic property is privately held, and this article does not represent that the site is open for public tours.

Fairvue compared with nearby housing options

Readers researching Foxland Harbor versus Fairvue Plantation should compare the exact property and association documents rather than assuming the communities have identical rules or amenities. Both names appear in connection with Tennessee Grasslands, but the available sources identify separate residential associations and separate addresses for Fairvue and Foxland facilities.

A practical comparison should include:

1. Housing type: estate home, custom home, villa, townhome or rental.
2. Association structure: master association, sub-association and any private-road obligations.
3. Club relationship: membership required, optional, included or unavailable.
4. Water access: direct shoreline, shared view, nearby access or no practical access.
5. Architectural controls: approval requirements for exterior work and landscaping.
6. Total monthly cost: rent or mortgage, HOA fees, club dues, insurance, utilities and maintenance.
7. Daily convenience: commute, schools, groceries, medical care and access to major roads.

The community’s lake-and-golf appeal may suit buyers who prioritize scenery, recreation and an established planned setting. It may be less suitable for someone seeking a low-fee neighborhood, unrestricted exterior changes, walkable daily errands or a publicly accessible golf course.

Questions to ask before buying or renting

Use this checklist during a showing, offer review or lease discussion:

• Which Fairvue section is the property in?
• What are the current master and sub-association fees?
• Are dues paid monthly, quarterly or annually?
• What fees are charged at closing or resale-document request?
• Are there rental caps, minimum lease terms or approval requirements?
• What exterior projects require HOA or Architectural Review Board approval?
• Does the lot have golf-course or shoreline easements?
• Is Tennessee Grasslands membership included, optional or separate?
• What are the current golf, dining, pool and racquet-sports access rules?
• Which Sumner County school serves the exact address?
• Which utility providers serve the property?
• Does the property require flood, lake-related or higher-value insurance?
• What nearby road, commercial or residential projects should be reviewed?

Dated updates and verification notes

Last verified for this draft: August 21, 2026. The current sources reviewed confirm the community’s general setting, HOA contact and document functions, Tennessee Grasslands’ Fairvue location and published facility information.

No specific public Fairvue Plantation event date is included in this article because a current organizer-confirmed 2026 event listing was not located in the reviewed sources. The next dated update should add an event only after direct confirmation from Fairvue Plantation HOA, Tennessee Grasslands or the responsible event organizer.

The article should be reviewed again by September 20, 2026, consistent with the scheduled job’s 30-day cadence. High-priority rechecks include HOA fees, club membership pricing, operating hours, public-event status, active housing inventory and any changes to association documents.

Fairvue Plantation can be a compelling Gallatin housing option for people who value Old Hickory Lake, golf and a planned residential setting. The responsible way to evaluate it is to separate the lifestyle appeal from the contractual details: confirm the exact section, association obligations, club relationship, property costs, school assignment and insurance exposure before making a housing decision.

This article provides general local information and is not legal, financial, tax, insurance or real-estate advice.