And if you happen to be someone who is currently in the market for a home inside one of Nashville's top gated communities, here's a quick look at where you may want to begin your search:

Northumerland

Some of those homes are found in exclusive Northumerland, a guard gated community with exceptional homes and properties. These upscale residences often include ultra-luxurious features and finishes ranging from private courtyards to spa-like baths. It’s also common to find things such as wine cellars, home theatres, gourmet kitchens and custom features abundant throughout the homes.

The setting for some of Nashville’s most famous and affluent residents, the small community of Northumerland offers homes sitting on large lots, often at least an acre in size. As well, the prestigious community provides its own swimming pool and tennis courts plus a playground.

Hill Place

Just a few miles south of Downtown Nashville, Hill Place is another gated community of high-end homes serving the area. This spectacular luxury community generates large homes and large lots. Some of the residences back up to the nearby Hillwood Country Club championship golf course.

Starting at around $1 million in price, the homes of Hill Place generally offer between 4,000 to upwards of 9,000 square feet of luxurious living space, with contemporary and traditional designs found in the neighborhood. Built for entertaining, the homes sometimes include their own private swimming pools, home theatres and other high-end extras.

Bancroft

The gated Bancroft neighborhood includes a number of luxury estate homes as well, from contemporary-style residences to Tudors, with a large amount of acreage. It’s common for the homes within this upscale community to include such custom features as high-end cabinetry and chef’s kitchens.

Some of the homes of Bancroft also include private swimming pools and pool houses, with private properties often exceeding several acres in size, lending the homes to extreme privacy and exclusivity.