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WHO WE ARE

Owner-minded
partnership

Southern Acre is a commercial landscaping partner rooted in Middle Tennessee.

Our work is guided by proactive communication, disciplined expertise, and a long-term commitment to the properties and people we serve.

We care for landscapes with an owner’s mindset because consistency, accountability, and stewardship matter.

Our Team

Southern Acre is built on long-term relationships—between our team, our clients, and the landscapes we steward. 

Hall Simmons standing in front of bushes
Hall Simmons standing in front of bushes
HALL SIMMONS
Founder, Owner, & CEO
Hall founded Southern Acre in 2014 after relocating from Washington, D.C. to Nashville with his wife Jennifer. He entered the industry without a traditional background in it — and credits that humility as one of the best things that could have happened to the company. Learning from mentors he still considers the best in the business shaped how Southern Acre approaches everything: the commitment to craft, the investment in the team, and the standard of service clients can count on. He holds a Category 3 certification with the Department of Agriculture and a General Contractor's license in the State of Tennessee.

A Memphis native who's made Nashville home, Hall stays busy off the clock coaching his four kids' sports teams and getting them out on the water whenever he can.

Hall Simmons

Founder, Owner, & CEO

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JONATHAN MCLENDON
Account Manager
Jonathan brings a deep foundation in turf science, agronomy, and landscape management, starting his career in golf course maintenance before moving into account management and operations roles. At Southern Acre, he oversees client relationships and turf care operations, and works directly with clients on enhancement projects. He holds a degree in Turfgrass Management from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, along with HLT and CAT 3 certifications.

Originally from Georgia, Jonathan and his wife made Nashville home before starting their family. When he's not on a property, you'll likely find him fishing or hunting.

Jonathan McLendon

Account Manager

James Wilson
James Wilson
JAMES WILSON
Account Manager
James got his start the same way many in this industry do — mowing neighbors' lawns — and has been building on that foundation ever since. Since 2019, he's worked across commercial and residential general contracting, developing a strong eye for quality and a clear sense of what clients expect. At Southern Acre, he manages client relationships and brings a specialized credential most teams don't have: he's a certified inspector and maintenance professional for stormwater control measures.

A Nashville native through and through, James and his wife enjoy weekend walks with their dogs in Franklin. Outside of work, you'll find him on the golf course, at the gym, or around a fire when the weather cooperates.

James Wilson

Account Manager

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Grant Earl 1
GRANT EARL
Account Manager
Grant manages client relationships and oversees enhancement projects at Southern Acre, with a focus on clear communication and exacting execution. His roots in the work go back to early days doing yard work as a kid, where he developed the attention to detail and appreciation for a well-transformed property that still drives how he operates today. He is CAT 3 certified in Turf & Ornamental.

Originally from Collierville, TN, Grant brings a level of discipline to the job that comes naturally: he's served as a Military Police Officer in the Tennessee National Guard for 11 years and currently commands Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 117th Military Police Battalion. Outside of work, he stays active through rugby and exercise, follows Mississippi State athletics, and spends plenty of time with his black lab, Stella.

Grant Earl

Account Manager

Cody Brooks standing in front of bushes
Cody Brooks standing in front of bushes
CODY BROOKS
Construction Manager
Cody oversees Southern Acre's entire construction division, from bidding projects to managing crews and project managers in the field. He holds a CAT 3 certification and a background in business management, which he puts to work daily keeping complex, multi-phase projects running on time and on budget. He's been with Southern Acre for seven years.

Originally from Memphis, Cody moved to Nashville after college and joined the team just a few months after arriving. When he's away from the job site, he's out on the lake or riding side-by-sides.

Cody Brooks

Construction Manager

Michael Crowley
Michael Crowley
MICHAEL CROWLEY
Irrigation Manager
Michael brings over a decade of experience across commercial, private, and public sector irrigation, from system design and troubleshooting to full-scale water management. His career took him from Nashville to Colorado, where he developed expertise in water-conscious practices and point-source drip systems that more precisely match water delivery to each plant's actual needs. That breadth of experience informs how he manages construction, enhancement, and irrigation projects at Southern Acre. He holds Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) and Certified Backflow Tester credentials from the Irrigation Association.

Born in Connecticut and raised in the South, Michael lives in Nashville with his wife (his high school sweetheart) and their three dogs.

Michael Crowley

Irrigation Manager

Julie Bogle
Julie Bogle
JULIE BOGLE
Office Manager
Julie brings over 30 years of administrative experience across construction and creative industries, including 14 years with a construction company and 10 with an advertising agency, before joining Southern Acre nearly six years ago. She manages payroll, accounts receivable and payable, and HR, and is a licensed Public Notary. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she brings a bilingual lens to everything from internal communications to client-facing interactions.

Born and raised in the U.S. with deep family ties to Colombia, Julie is a proud Nashville local and parent of three. In her free time, she loves to travel, explore new restaurants, and make memories with her family.

Julie Bogle

Office Manager

Jonathan Nance standing in front of bushes
Jonathan Nance standing in front of bushes
JONATHAN NANCE
Production Manager
Jonathan has spent over 20 years in commercial and residential landscaping, starting at the mower and working his way through every level of the operation, including large-scale plant and tree installs. As Production Manager, he focuses on strategic scheduling, quality control, and fleet readiness, with a clear goal: making sure every property Southern Acre touches reflects the team's commitment to quality. He's been with Southern Acre for three years.

Born and raised in Nashville, Jonathan spends time outside of work with his wife and two daughters. Ask him what he does to unwind and he'll tell you: mow the lawn.

Jonathan Nance

Production Manager

David Flores standing in front of bushes
David Flores standing in front of bushes
DAVID FLORES
Production Manager
David keeps Southern Acre's daily operations running with the kind of precision that clients rarely see but always feel. He manages daily route scheduling, conducts weekly site audits for quality control, oversees fleet maintenance, and leads crew meetings covering everything from safety standards to service quality. He also serves as a key bridge for the team's bilingual crew, organizing and translating to make sure nothing gets lost. He has been with Southern Acre for eight years.

David Flores

Production Manager

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Sutton Hardy 1
SUTTON HARDY
Head of Growth
Sutton came to Southern Acre from a consulting career in Washington, D.C. and now leads the company's growth partnerships, connecting the right clients with the right services and helping shape what Southern Acre's future looks like. He holds a degree in Biology from Wake Forest University, along with TN Category 3 and Stormwater Control Measures certifications, giving him a working fluency in the science behind the services he represents.

A Florida native, Sutton learned the value of attention to detail early, mowing lawns as a kid for his neighbor, Mr. Bill. If you run into him at Ladybird Taco, he's getting a #1, add potato.

Sutton Hardy

Head of Growth

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Our Values

We believe excellent work begins with clarity and foresight.

Our work is guided by deep, hands-on knowledge in horticulture, botany, and turf science—earned through years of study and real-world experience.

We steward your property as if it were our own.

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Built for the Long-Term

Our clients don’t work with Southern Acre for a season, they work with us for years.

That continuity allows us to understand each property deeply, anticipate needs, and care for landscapes with consistency and intention.

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Nate Svihlik

Vice President, Property Management

AJ Capital Partners

"All the Southern Acre folks are fantastic. Great service and communication for many years with our Nashville commercial properties.

We look forward to growing with them as we grow our portfolio."

About Our Landscaping Services

Our clients don’t work with Southern Acre for a season, they work with us for years.

That continuity allows us to understand each property deeply, anticipate needs, and care for landscapes with consistency and intention.

Our value goes far beyond routine maintenance or installation. Clients partner with Southern Acre because they need a team they can trust—one that prices work fairly, communicates clearly, and executes with consistency and professionalism.

We apply regional expertise to help clients make informed decisions about their landscapes, drawing on what works in Middle Tennessee and what does not. Our goal is to support property owners and managers with proactive guidance that extends beyond standard landscape maintenance.

Southern Acre provides comprehensive commercial and residential landscaping solutions, including landscape maintenance, enhancements, irrigation, drainage, and seasonal services. We work to solve problems before they arise and help clients plan for both short-term needs and long-term performance.

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