This is a list of communities and homes that have been certified as  environmentally friendly. In the Middle TN area we have LEED, EarthCraft, and Energy Star certification programs.
Cambridge Park
Developed by Parkside Homes, Cambridge Park will be a beautiful LEED certified community nestled in the foothills between Davidson and Williamson Counties. Priced from the 220’s to 290’s and ranging in size from 1300- 2100sq ft, the focus is on healthy lifestyle and quality finishes that will translate in to real savings on energy costs in an affordable price point. Home owners should expect to feel a real sense of community with pedestrian friendly ammenities, unique architecture, and front porches. Located minutes from Cool Springs and Downtown, this is a unigue alternative to buying in some of the eco-friendly condo/townhome developments currently offered in the Nashville area.

Morgan Park Place East
Located in Historic Germantown and mere blocks from downtown Nashville, Morgan Park Place East is one of the pioneers of green building in TN. With LEED Gold, EarthCraft, and Energy Star certifications, these homes are a wonderful mix of cutting edge building techniques and new urban design principles. Some of their green features include tankless hot water heaters, bamboo flooring, low VOC carpets and paints, soy foam Insulation, triple paned Pella windows, dual flush toilets, indigenous plants and rain gardens, insulated garage doors, and GE Profile Energy Star Appliances. In addition they offer granite counter tops, custom solid cherry cabinetry, attached garages and open sleek floorplans. Sales center open Tues - Sunday. Please call 615-423-7267 for more information.

The Acropolis
Overlooking one of Nashville’s many gorgeous greenways and located mere blocks from Centennial Park and trendy West End Avenue, The Acropolis will become one of less than 10 residential developments in the US to be awarded the LEED Platinum Certification. Featuring timeless Southern European Architecture, luxury rooftop gardens, outdoor kitchens, and private elevators, this community will be a beautiful mingling of luxurious urban living with the comfort and health benefits offered in it’s many environemtnally friendly building standards. Luxury and Green are a natural fit and The Acropolis is setting the bar in both arenas with this lofty endeavor. Homes range in size from 2700 - 3700 sq ft and will be priced starting in the 850’s.
5th and Main
5th and Main stands as the gateway of East Nashville. This development boldly pioneers the revitalization of Main Street as it stimulates new growth in a historic neighborhood. Awared LEED Silver Certification in 2007, they have included water source heat pumps for heating and cooling, large low ‘e’ coated windows, green vegetation roof top garden, use of indegenous plants, preferred parking for fuel efficient cars and carpoolers, low VOC carpets and paints, and much more. The development has 119 condominiums and 10 townhomes mixed with more than 30,000 square feet of retail and commercial spaces. The units range in price from $130,000 to $545,000.

Terrazzo
Terrazzo is an exclusive condominium development in Nashville’s hottest downtown neighborhood – The Gulch – and the city’s only green (LEED Pre-Certified) high-rise. Terrazzo’s contemporary, sustainable design features 14 floors with soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and large terraces to maximize breathtaking views of Downtown, Midtown, The Gulch and Nashville’s rolling southern hills. An intimate community, Terrazzo’s 109 condominium homes tower above upmarket retail and office space. The sixth-floor pool terrace, clubroom, cardio center, 24-hour concierge, underground garage, and on-site bank and restaurant combine convenience with in-town luxury living. Opens Fall 2008.