Landscape lighting designer · Lebanon, TN · reviewed since 2025
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%99+30.5Experts Score= 100Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.100SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#2 of 18 holiday lighting installationiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 94%
5.0★★★★★68 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Simple Life Outdoor Lighting of Nashville at a glance
Google reviewers rate Simple Life Outdoor Lighting of Nashville five stars based on sixty-eight reviews, with the owner responding to ninety-nine percent of feedback. Customers frequently describe punctual installation, clear communication, and reasonable pricing for services including new lighting design, repairs, and system upgrades. Recurring themes highlight the quality of fixtures and the thoroughness of the initial survey and final adjustments, with no common criticisms identified in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 68 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 68 Google reviews (64 with written comments, 7 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
Score profile vs other holiday lighting installation
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and momentum; weakest: reliability.
This companyHoliday Lighting Installation median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Simple Life Outdoor Lighting of Nashville: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Simple Life Outdoor Lighting of Nashville: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Simple Life Outdoor Lighting of Nashville: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 85.–
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Star ratings
68 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars68100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 64 written reviews
99%praise
Praise12799%
Complaints11%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend3326%
Quality & results2620%
Staff & attitude2419%
Honesty & trust1613%
Communication1310%
Speed & response97%
Price & value75%
What customers talk about
We read 64 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“We couldn’t be happier and will definitely recommend them to everyone we know.”
“Troy did an amazing job identifying the issue we had.”
“If you're looking for professional, high quality outdoor lighting and an owner who truly cares about his craftsmanship, call Troy at Simple Life.”
“I can honestly say You will be happy with the design, product and the price!”
“Provided great recommendations and thoroughly explained installation steps.”
“Troy responded quickly and made the repairs that day!”
“Troy did a great job, he was on time and was very easy to work with and his prices are reasonable.”
People customers mention
Troy14 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Taylor7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Troy was absolute gold to work with from start to finish. He made the entire design and installation process effortless.
The quality of the lighting fixtures and materials is top-tier, durable, beautifully finished, and built to last. Our yard looks completely transformed at night, with a subtle, high end glow that…
Ron6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
After years of DIY-ing my homes exterior lighting and being unsatisfied, I finally had it professionally done. I chose Simple Life Outdoor Lighting of Nashville, Troy and his group were excellent. I had a budget and an idea of what I wanted.
Troy drew up a plan with option, I chose what worked for me and the end result was outstanding.
Great experience!
Phil4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Troy did an amazing job identifying the issue we had. We thought we needed a whole new transformer but he determined it was just the timer component. He was able to change the timer and give all of our lights a once over and replaced bulbs as needed. After a few hours, our system was back to 100%. I would use Simple…
TimLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Our backyard pool area was extremely dark. Troy brought his vision to best light everything up. Absolutely beautiful, we highly recommend!!!
Mark1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Simple Life Outdoor did a great job. Took a lot of time to survey the job. Provided great recommendations and thoroughly explained installation steps. Ontime installation and great follow-up on fine tuning the lights. I would highly recommend Simple Life Outdoor.
Michael4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★
Great Man of Character, does what he says and knows is stuff! I can honestly say You will be happy with the design, product and the price!
Troy was absolute gold to work with from start to finish. He made the entire design and installation process effortless.
The quality of the lighting fixtures and materials is top-tier, durable, beautifully finished, and built to last. Our yard looks completely transformed at night, with a subtle, high end glow that highlights all the right features. If you're looking for professional, high quality outdoor lighting and an owner who truly cares about his craftsmanship, call Troy at Simple Life. Couldn't recommend them more!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much, Taylor — we're thrilled Troy and the team made the process effortless and that the fixtures and finish exceeded your expectations. It means a lot to hear your yard looks transformed and that you’d recommend Simple Life. We appreciate your trust in our craftsmanship and are always here if you need any future adjustments or maintenance.
Ron Rice6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
After years of DIY-ing my homes exterior lighting and being unsatisfied, I finally had it professionally done. I chose Simple Life Outdoor Lighting of Nashville, Troy and his group were excellent. I had a budget and an idea of what I wanted.
Troy drew up a plan with option, I chose what worked for me and the end result was outstanding.
Great experience!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you for sharing this fantastic review, Ron. We're thrilled Troy and the team at Simple Life Outdoor Lighting of Nashville delivered an outstanding result that fit your budget and vision. It was a pleasure turning your ideas into a finished design you love. We appreciate you trusting us after years of DIY and are here if you need any adjustments or additional lighting in the future.
Phil Montalbano4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Phil has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Troy did an amazing job identifying the issue we had. We thought we needed a whole new transformer but he determined it was just the timer component. He was able to change the timer and give all of our lights a once over and replaced bulbs as needed. After a few hours, our system was back to 100%. I would use Simple Life Outdoor again in a minute if needed.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much for the kind words, Phil. We’re glad Troy could accurately diagnose the issue and get your system back to 100% by replacing the timer and necessary bulbs. We appreciate you trusting Simple Life Outdoor and your willingness to use us again. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything in the future.
Tim WilhoitLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our backyard pool area was extremely dark. Troy brought his vision to best light everything up. Absolutely beautiful, we highly recommend!!!
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you, Tim! We're thrilled Troy was able to bring his vision to life and make your backyard pool area beautiful and well lit. We appreciate the recommendation and are here for any future lighting needs.
Mark Pierce1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Simple Life Outdoor did a great job. Took a lot of time to survey the job. Provided great recommendations and thoroughly explained installation steps. Ontime installation and great follow-up on fine tuning the lights. I would highly recommend Simple Life Outdoor.
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you Mark! We really appreciate your terrific review of our work. It was a pleasure to help you folks!
Michael Poteete4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Simple Outdoor Life did a great job for us. They were timely, experienced and communicative.
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you, Jay — we appreciate the kind words. We're glad our team was timely, experienced, and communicative throughout your project. We look forward to helping with any future outdoor needs.
Carl Eberling12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Carl has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Transformed Our Home – These Guys Are Masters of Light!
We hired Simple Life to upgrade the exterior lighting on our home in Tennessee, and they completely exceeded every expectation. Our house sits prominently on a hill, and while it was always “okay” looking at night, it now looks truly majestic—like something out of a high-end architectural magazine.
From the very first consultation, their team was professional, listened carefully to what we wanted, and offered expert suggestions that made the final design even better than we imagined. They handled every detail with precision: beautiful uplighting on the stonework and columns, warm accent lighting that highlights the architecture without being harsh, pathway and landscape lighting that creates depth and drama, and subtle under-eave lighting that gives the whole house a glowing, welcoming presence after dark.
The difference is night and day (literally). Neighbors have stopped to comment, and we get compliments constantly. What used to be a nice but unremarkable home now commands attention and feels like a true Tennessee showplace perched on the hill. The quality of the fixtures, the clean installation, and the thoughtful design have added tremendous curb appeal and evening enjoyment to our property.
If you’re anywhere in the Middle Tennessee area and thinking about exterior lighting, do yourself a favor and call these specialists. They turned “good enough” into absolutely magnificent. We couldn’t be happier and will definitely recommend them to everyone we know.
Thank you Simple Life Outdoor Lighting—you made our home shine!
— Carl Eberling, Lebanon Tn
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you, Carl, for the wonderful review and for trusting Simple Life with your exterior lighting project. We’re thrilled to hear the uplighting, accent, pathway, and under-eave lighting transformed your hilltop home into a showplace and that neighbors are stopping to comment. Our team takes pride in listening during consultations and delivering clean installation and high-quality fixtures, and your recommendation means a lot. If you ever need adjustments or additional lighting, we’re always happy to help.
Zachery Ellis2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Zachery has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We couldn’t be happier with the experience. Troy was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish; professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what he does.
His expertise really shows in the final product. The lighting design completely transformed the look of our home. You can tell he takes pride in delivering high-quality work and making sure every detail is just right.
We absolutely love the end result and would highly recommend Troy and his team to anyone looking to upgrade their outdoor lighting!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you so much for your glowing review, Zachery. We're thrilled Troy and the team delivered a lighting design that transformed your home — he’ll be delighted to hear your compliments. We appreciate you recommending us and are here if you need any adjustments, additions, or maintenance in the future. Enjoy your beautifully lit evenings!
Lasherrie Bates2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lasherrie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Excellent Work. So pleased with our outdoor lights. Recommend Troy and his team highly.
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you, Lasherrie! We're thrilled you're so pleased with your outdoor lighting and truly appreciate your recommendation. Troy and the team enjoyed working on your project and are here if you need any future service or adjustments.
