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Make History Shine: Lighting Designed for Older Homes

Nashville’s historic homes are more than just buildings—they’re local treasures, telling the story of decades, even centuries, of craft and character. But aging porches, original brickwork, and mature trees deserve to be seen and enjoyed after sunset as much as any new build.
Specialized outdoor lighting for historic homes highlights every beautiful detail while discreetly boosting safety, security, and enjoyment for families and guests without harming your home’s classic appeal.


The Tennessee Outlaws bring decades of preservation-minded lighting experience to every historic project, blending old-world style with today’s most reliable, energy-efficient solutions.

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A concrete driveway leading to a house with a garage.
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Why Thoughtful Lighting Matters for Historic Homes

Showcase Architectural Details

From ornate cornices and stone lintels to wraparound porches, Victorian turrets, or original brick pathways, lighting reveals the craftsmanship that makes your home unique. Accent lights, gentle uplighting, and porch fixtures deliver beauty without overpowering the structure.


Preserve Character While Adding Modern Function

We carefully select all fixtures and placements to complement period-appropriate design. Whether your home is Queen Anne, Tudor, or Craftsman, lighting is chosen to echo historical forms—never clashing with your home’s soul.


Increase Security with Subtlety

Older homes often have more nooks, side entrances, and unlit corners. Professionally installed, shielded lighting improves safety and visibility around these areas without creating harsh modern glare.


Enhance Curb Appeal for Every Era

Preserved homes are a centerpiece of their neighborhoods. Lighting your walkways, facade, mature trees, and original gates raises your home’s profile and value—while meeting local preservation standards.


Protect What’s Precious

Our installations are gentle on vintage masonry, landscaping, and gardens. No invasive digging or unsightly wiring—just state-of-the-art safety beneath the surface.

Just see for yourself the elegance lighting can add to your property...

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Before and After Photos

Home before our lighting installation
Home after our lighting installation

Creating a Seamless Blend of Old and New

Every historic property is unique. We customize every project to ensure lighting is a feature, not a distraction:


  • Discreet, period-style fixtures: Think cast brass path lights, wrought iron-look sconces, oil-rubbed bronze, or copper hooded downlights.
  • Warm LED color temperatures: No cold, blue daylight LEDs—just gentle amber or “gaslight” tones.
  • Retrofitted wiring: Hidden conduit runs beneath gardens or along existing trim—no drilling into historic brick.
  • Adjustable beams: Precision aiming means you highlight a hand-carved porch post, not the neighbor’s siding.


All work is compliant with historical preservation boards when required.

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We can install pathway lights...

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Even tree lights!

Benefits for Owners of Historic Properties

  • Celebrate architectural details after dark
  • Boost curb appeal for passersby and visitors
  • Increase your peace of mind with safer walks and steps
  • Protect your investment—lighting discourages vandalism or trespass
  • Long-lasting and energy-efficient solutions that respect history

Our Step-by-Step Process

  • Property Assessment

    Identify unique features and safety needs.

  • Custom Design Drafting

    Plans show fixtures, beam spread, zones.

  • Transparent Proposal

    All fixture specs, step-by-step schedule, and area-specific tailoring.

  • Precision Installation

    Low-voltage cabling, trenching, and cleanup.

  • Nighttime Adjustment

    Fine-tune downlight angles, glare control—100% satisfaction guaranteed.

  • Maintenance & Support

    Annual checkups, cleaning, adjustments, and repairs.

Preserve Your Home’s Spirit—Show It Off After Dark

Your historic Nashville home deserves to be celebrated, day and night. Trust The Tennessee Outlaws to design a custom lighting system that respects your property’s legacy while delivering modern comfort, security, and style.




We’re nearby, fast, and always treat your home like our own.



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FAQs: Lighting Historic Homes in Nashville

  • How do you install new lighting without damaging historic materials?

    We use specialized mounting and concealed wiring techniques developed for old masonry, stone, and wood. For example, wires can be routed in mortar grooves or hidden beneath landscaping. Every fixture can be installed and, if necessary, removed without leaving unsightly holes or scars, protecting your home for future generations.

  • Can you provide lighting that fits a particular historic style or matches existing hardware?

    Absolutely. We source or custom-order fixtures modeled after late 19th- and early 20th-century styles, as well as match finishes with gate hardware, doorknobs, and porch features. We work with you (and, if required, local historic commissions) to specify fixtures with the right proportions, colors, and mounting style—whether your home is Federal, Victorian, Colonial Revival, or Craftsman.

  • Is it possible to achieve energy efficiency in historic home lighting?

    Yes. Modern LED technology now comes in traditional color temperatures, shapes, and even “vintage filament” styles. This means you can save up to 90% on electricity compared to legacy bulbs—without sacrificing either authenticity or atmospheric warmth.

  • What about lighting upgrades if my home is in a historic overlay or subject to restrictions?

    We have years of experience navigating Nashville’s preservation boards and permitting. We provide detailed plans, fixture samples, and photographs for your review or submission. Our goal is to satisfy both code requirements and your vision, with everything fully reversible if needed.

  • I want greater security for side entries, alleys, or carriage houses—can this be done discreetly?

    Yes. Low-glare, shielded LEDs can be tucked under eaves, behind rails, or integrated into landscaping to light trouble spots only, keeping all security improvements invisible from the street.

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WHAT OUR NASHVILLE CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

Testimonials

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Terren did an amazing job power washing my house. Will be calling for future projects!

Sandra M.

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My house look amazing with the christmas lights Terren recommended! We can see the house coming down the road when we turn the turner and our kids love it!

Steve C.

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We hired this company to wash two of our largest student complexes. We will be using Terren again the wash the remainder, and will be washing two every year! Did an amazing job.

Emily W.