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Expert Landscape Lighting in Franklin, TN

Designed for Tennessee nights.

Once you let our Music City Outdoor Living professionals add lighting to the exterior of your home, you will see the value added to it. Your home will be the showcase of the neighborhood once your lighting system is professionally designed. Your high-tech professional lighting system’s features and architectural details of your home will stand out more. With our help, the property value of your home will see a great increase and you will get to experience the comfort you deserve.

Our Landscape Lighting Projects

Outdoor lighting project at night, Middle Tennessee

Middle Tennessee

Outdoor lighting project at night, Middle Tennessee

Middle Tennessee

Outdoor lighting project at night, Middle Tennessee

Middle Tennessee

Outdoor lighting project at night, Middle Tennessee

Middle Tennessee

Outdoor lighting project at night, Middle Tennessee

Middle Tennessee

Outdoor lighting project at night, Middle Tennessee

Middle Tennessee

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The Music City Outdoor Lighting Experience.

We're proud to have spent years upgrading outdoor living across Nashville with our expertise and a dedication to doing things right.

10+
Years in Business
1K+
Completed Projects
30K+
Lights Installed

Music City Outdoor Lighting Will Bring the Beauty To Your Home

Landscape lighting in Nashville isn't about brightness — it's about depth. We design custom low-voltage LED systems that uplight mature trees, wash garden beds, mark winding paths, and pull architectural shapes out of the dark. Every fixture is plant-safe, fully concealed by day, and balanced against the next so no one corner of your yard overwhelms another.

From Belle Meade estates to Green Hills cottages, our landscape lighting design starts with a walk of your property at dusk — never a catalog. The result: a layered nightscape that highlights what your landscape architect spent a decade growing, deters trespassers without floodlight glare, and runs on a fraction of the power of older line-voltage systems.

Not sure which technique fits your trees and facade? Read our guide to uplighting vs downlighting for your house.

Professional Landscape Lighting in Nashville

Ready to see your landscape come alive at night with landscape lighting in Nashville, TN? Discover stunning landscape lighting that highlights your garden’s beauty. Expert design and installation from trusted landscape lighting installers. Contact us today!

Driveway Lighting in Nashville

Your driveway is the first thing guests see after dark and the last stretch you drive every night. We line it with low, glare-free path lights or bollards so the edges read clearly from behind the wheel, light entry pillars and gate posts so your address is easy to find, and tie the drive into the rest of your landscape lighting so the whole approach feels designed, not floodlit.

Well-placed driveway lighting makes backing out safer, keeps visitors off the lawn, and gives your home real curb appeal from the street. Every fixture is low-voltage LED, set on the same timer as the rest of your system.

Deck & Patio Lighting in Nashville

A deck you can't see at night is a deck you stop using after sunset. We light decks and patios with recessed step lights on every stair, soft post-cap and under-rail lights along the edges, and gentle wash lighting on nearby walls and plantings, so the space feels warm and every step is easy to see.

Deck lighting pairs naturally with string lights overhead. See our bistro and string lighting for pergolas and patios, or book a consultation and we'll design both together.

The components of a considered design

The right light.
A reason for every placement.

Beautiful landscape lighting brings several types of fixture together. Explore the components we use in landscape lighting jobs and the decisions that help them work as one system.

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Landscape lighting component

Accent & uplights

Give trees and architecture a focal point.

An adjustable directional fixture draws attention to a trunk, canopy, textured wall or architectural detail. Its placement and beam angle shape what you notice from the street, patio and inside your home.

What professional installation adds

Placement makes the difference

Aim and beam selection help keep light on the feature and out of windows and seated sightlines. A nighttime adjustment lets the installer balance each accent against the rest of the property.

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Landscape lighting component

Shielded path lights

Bring the route through your garden into view.

A capped fixture directs light toward nearby paving and planting. Used thoughtfully along walks and garden edges, it helps define a route while keeping the fixture itself visually quiet.

What professional installation adds

Spacing matters more than quantity

Placement should account for bends, changes in level, plant growth and routine lawn care. A professional layout checks the view after dark rather than relying on evenly spaced stakes alone.

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Landscape lighting component

Bollard-style lights

Mark entrances and transitions.

An upright fixture provides a visible marker beside a walkway, entry or gathering area. It can establish a contemporary rhythm where a more prominent fixture suits the landscape.

What professional installation adds

Control the light at eye level

The light source is more exposed than on a capped path fixture. Position, output and shielding need to suit nearby seating, windows and the direction people approach from.

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Landscape lighting component

Deck & surface lights

Add small pools of light close to where you walk.

A compact surface fixture can bring light to deck edges, posts or nearby changes in level. The right mounting position makes the walking surface easier to read without dominating the view.

What professional installation adds

Choose the mounting point carefully

The fixture must suit its mounting surface and exposure. Professional planning considers cable concealment, secure attachment and how the light falls across the surface. Exact applications depend on the selected model.

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Landscape lighting component

Low-voltage transformer

Supply the system behind the scenes.

The transformer reduces household supply voltage to the level required by compatible landscape fixtures. It is selected as part of the complete system, alongside cable runs, fixture loads and controls.

What professional installation adds

Design the whole circuit

Transformer capacity, cable length and voltage drop affect system performance. Correct equipment selection, protected connections and installation to the manufacturer’s instructions help avoid preventable faults.

These digitally recreated product illustrations are based on our fixture references. Appearance and details may vary from the equipment specified for your project. Your proposal confirms the models, finishes, output, compatibility and warranty terms selected for your property.

Why bring in a professional?

Confidence in the whole installation.

The fixture is one part of the decision. A professional plan considers the electrical system, the way light falls and how the landscape will change over time.

Plan My Landscape Lighting

Equipment that works together

Match the power supply, fixtures and cable layout. Account for the connected load and voltage drop along each run.

Connections suited to the outdoors

Choose connections and equipment rated for the conditions, and plan cable routes around planting, irrigation and regular yard maintenance.

A design checked after dark

Review visibility, glare and the balance between bright and quiet areas from the places you actually use.

A clear plan for future care

Ask how to adjust the schedule, who to contact for a fault and what maintenance and warranty coverage your proposal includes.

What to ask before approving a lighting proposal

Which fixtures go where? How is the system sized? How will wiring and connections be protected? Is nighttime aiming included? What happens when landscaping changes or a fixture needs service?

Low-voltage lighting still needs correct installation. Any new outlet or household-voltage electrical work should be handled by a qualified electrician. Professional installation reduces avoidable mistakes; it does not make a system maintenance-free.

Choose the light. Shape the evening.

Your lighting plan starts with what you want to enjoy after sunset. Consider lighting style, purpose, controls and color before selecting fixtures.

Start with the way you use your yard

A path to the front door, a garden you enjoy from the kitchen and a patio for evening gatherings each need a different approach. Identify the places where you want better visibility and the features you want to bring into view.

Compare uplighting, downlighting and accents

Uplighting draws attention to trees and architectural features. Downlighting brings light onto the spaces below, while accents create individual focal points. Consider these layers together so the garden feels balanced from the street and from inside your home.

Plan color and controls together

Discuss warm, cool or natural-looking light during your consultation. Automatic on-and-off schedules can simplify daily use; ask whether motion sensors suit particular areas. The right combination depends on the atmosphere and function you want.

Explore our consultation and installation process

Why Choose Our Landscape Lighting Services?

Design-First, Not Fixture-First

We don't start with the catalog. We design your complete lighting vision first, then select professional-grade fixtures that match your property's unique architecture and landscaping.

Property Value You Can See

Professional landscape lighting increases curb appeal and property perceived value. Your investment shows immediately when the sun goes down, creating the wow factor that impresses visitors and potential buyers.

Safer Walkways, Smarter Control

Illuminate walkways, patios, and entry points for security and safety. Our systems include smart home integration and astronomic timers that adjust automatically with seasonal daylight changes.

Built to Outlast the Install

We use solid brass and copper fixtures rated for 50,000+ hours. Hub-based wiring stays serviceable and protected. This is professional-grade outdoor lighting designed to last decades, not seasons.

The Benefits of Professional Landscape Lighting

Installation Process for Landscape Lighting

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Walk-Through & Design

We visit your property, assess architecture, landscaping, and nighttime goals. Our designer creates a complete lighting plan tailored to your home.

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Proposal & Mock-Up

You receive a detailed proposal with fixture specifications and (for many projects) a nighttime mockup showing exactly how your property will look.

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Install in One Day

Our installation crew arrives with all materials and completes the entire system in a single day. Minimal disruption, maximum professionalism.

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Night-One Walk-Through

We return at dusk to walk your property together, fine-tune brightness and angles, and make sure every light performs exactly as designed.

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

"Eric and his team are great to work with. Our pool lighting and sound is excellent. They also did our uplighting for our trees in the front and back yard. No hesitation in recommending the team from Music City Outdoor Lighting."

Tom
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★★★★★

"Eric and his team are great. My lights look amazing and if a problem ever comes up all you have to do is reach out and he will get a crew out to take care of it"

LaTonya
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★★★★★

"If you're in search of a company that can transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences, Music City Outdoor Lighting is the one to trust. Highly recommended!"

Julio
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Free Design Consultation

Plan your landscape lighting. Start with a free consultation.

Every project starts with a free on-site consultation at dusk. Leave your details and we'll reach out within one business day to schedule your property walk-through.

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Landscape Lighting FAQs

Why low-voltage instead of line-voltage?

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Low-voltage (12V) systems are safer, more energy-efficient, and easier to install and maintain. They eliminate the need for buried conduit and complex permitting. Our 12V LED systems use minimal power while delivering beautiful light output. Line-voltage is rarely necessary for residential landscape lighting.

What fixtures and bulbs do you use?

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We use premium solid brass and copper fixtures designed to withstand Tennessee weather. All our LED bulbs are rated for 50,000+ hours (20+ years at typical usage). We select fixtures based on your design aesthetic, from traditional to modern architectural styles.

How long does installation take?

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Most residential systems are installed in a single day (6–8 hours). The crew arrives with all materials and completes trenching, fixture placement, wiring, testing, and programming. We'll schedule a night-one walkthrough at dusk to fine-tune settings with you present.

What areas of Nashville do you serve?

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Our landscape lighting crews regularly install across Davidson, Williamson, and Sumner counties — including Belle Meade, Green Hills, Forest Hills, Franklin, Brentwood, Bellevue, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Spring Hill, Lebanon, and Mt. Juliet. If your address sits just outside that radius, ask anyway — we travel for larger estate projects.

Do you work with my landscaper or builder?

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Absolutely. We coordinate seamlessly with builders and landscapers to ensure proper timing and design integration. Whether you're building new or upgrading an existing landscape, we'll work with your team to deliver a cohesive vision.

Do you offer maintenance plans?

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Yes. Our annual maintenance plans include bulb replacement, system inspection, and brightness adjustment as needed. Maintenance keeps your system looking beautiful and operating at peak performance. Plans start with the Signature package and are available separately.

Service Areas for Landscape Lighting in Nashville

From Belle Meade estates to Spring Hill's newest communities. Click a dot or a city name on the map to explore your area.

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