Middle Tennessee
OAK HILL
By Steve Condurelis

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Oak Hill was developed in the early 1900's from several large farms. Much of this acreage served as the major battlefield of the Battle of Nashville in the Civil War.

The topography includes steep hillsides covered in old growth forest to gently rolling land bordered by stone fencing and gentle streams.

Radnor Lake, a state natural area, offers over 1000 acres of pristine forests and a 90 acre lake. The area has been dubbed Nashville's "Walden Pond". Hiking and canoe trips are offered by the state managed facility. Natural wildlife includes beaver, otter, muskrat, bobcat, and deer and multiple species of duck. Hunting and taking of wildlife and plants is strictly forbidden and strongly enforced. Because of this protection, many of the animals are easily viewed while hiking on the miles of well maintained trails.

Oak Hill lies between Green Hills (the city's most upscale shopping area) and Brentwood/Cool Springs, the largest retail shopping complex in the state. The area is served by two interstates (I-65 and I-440) and enjoys excellent, well maintained city streets. The Nashville Airport is 10 minutes away, and John Tune, a private airport, is 20 minutes to the west. Private schools are for the most part within the community or close by. Belmont University, David Lipscomb University, and Vanderbilt University are all close by, as well as major medical facilities.

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Homes in Oak Hill sold in 2003 for an average of $384,000. Only 71 homes sold in Oak Hill last year out of 1,894. 11 homes were built in 2002 at an average of $1,157,600. The Governor's residence is located in Oak Hill and many of Music City's most famous performers make Oak Hill their home. Key to value: home values in Oak Hill are continually rising as many properties are being upgraded or renovated for larger dwelling estates to replace them. Yards are expansive, landscaping is mature and building restrictions very tightly enforced.

This suburban only community is served by metropolitan Nashville government and enjoys a very low incidence of crime.

The population of Oak Hill is 4,493. The median age is 45 years, and the median household income is $104,952 yearly. 98% of Oak Hill residents graduated from high school and 63% graduated from college and almost 30% have a post graduate or professional degree.

71% of the residents are over 15 years or age is now married and their drive time to work is 17 minutes.

Names you may recognize from local street names are Edmonson, Overton, Blackman, Hogan, Lea and Gale. Other family names include Noel, Harwell, Haggard and Johns.

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