KILEY SCOTT DARDEN
Principal Architect, AIA, NCARB
Starting his career in Kansas City, Kiley has accumulated over 20 years of residential design experience with projects located across the country. He began his career under Howard Nearing, the founder of NSPJ Architects, in 2000, and in 2021 he moved to Franklin, Tennessee and founded Harpeth Architects. His passion for detail, scale, and timeless design has given him the opportunity to develop signature custom homes in Kansas City, Nashville, and across the United States.
Michele’s interest in architecture was kindled by memories of watching her grandfather restore an old Victorian house on the Jersey shore. After graduating from high school, she traveled across the country to study architecture at the University of Southern California and University of Arkansas before making her home in Franklin, TN. Her diverse work portfolio includes civic, arts, educational, and corporate projects. Since joining the Harpeth team in 2022, she’s had the opportunity to work on several custom homes in the Williamson County area. Michele is the proud mother of two grown children. Outside of the office, you will find her involved in her own home renovation projects, gardening, cooking, church activities, and trail running.
Michele Lanham
Architect III
Sam has always had a love for single-family architecture and pursued his Master of Architecture degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and Kansas State University. He worked on luxury single-family homes in Kansas City before relocating to Nashville to continue his career. With a heart for detail and architectural excellence, he is committed to the art of creating timeless and innovative designs. Emphasizing the importance of a wholistic design process, Sam takes care in every part of the project’s journey from paper to reality.
Sam Green
Architect I
Tori, a proud native Tennessean, cherishes her Southern heritage and considers herself a true Southern Belle. Alongside her husband, whom she met during their time at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tori is a fervent supporter of the UT Vols. She is known to sport her UT gear in the office during football season, proudly showcasing her support. Her passions revolve around classic English, French, and Southern aesthetics, meticulously crafting designs that not only exude authenticity and beauty but also harmonize with the natural environment surrounding them.
Tori Staggs
Designer II
Michele’s interest in architecture was kindled by memories of watching her grandfather restore an old Victorian house on the Jersey shore. After graduating from high school, she traveled across the country to study architecture at the University of Southern California and University of Arkansas before making her home in Franklin, TN. Her diverse work portfolio includes civic, arts, educational, and corporate projects. Since joining the Harpeth team in 2022, she’s had the opportunity to work on several custom homes in the Williamson County area. Michele is the proud mother of two grown children. Outside of the office, you will find her involved in her own home renovation projects, gardening, cooking, church activities, and trail running.
Sam has always had a love for single-family architecture and pursued his Master of Architecture degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and Kansas State University. He worked on luxury single-family homes in Kansas City before relocating to Nashville to continue his career. With a heart for detail and architectural excellence, he is committed to the art of creating timeless and innovative designs. Emphasizing the importance of a wholistic design process, Sam takes care in every part of the project’s journey from paper to reality.
Michele Lanham
Architect III
Sam Green
Architect I
Tori, a proud native Tennessean, cherishes her Southern heritage and considers herself a true Southern Belle. Alongside her husband, whom she met during their time at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tori is a fervent supporter of the UT Vols. She is known to sport her UT gear in the office during football season, proudly showcasing her support. Her passions revolve around classic English, French, and Southern aesthetics, meticulously crafting designs that not only exude authenticity and beauty but also harmonize with the natural environment surrounding them.
Tori Staggs
Designer II
Michele’s interest in architecture was kindled by memories of watching her grandfather restore an old Victorian house on the Jersey shore. After graduating from high school, she traveled across the country to study architecture at the University of Southern California and University of Arkansas before making her home in Franklin, TN. Her diverse work portfolio includes civic, arts, educational, and corporate projects. Since joining the Harpeth team in 2022, she’s had the opportunity to work on several custom homes in the Williamson County area. Michele is the proud mother of two grown children. Outside of the office, you will find her involved in her own home renovation projects, gardening, cooking, church activities, and trail running.
Sam has always had a love for single-family architecture and pursued his Master of Architecture degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and Kansas State University. He worked on luxury single-family homes in Kansas City before relocating to Nashville to continue his career. With a heart for detail and architectural excellence, he is committed to the art of creating timeless and innovative designs. Emphasizing the importance of a wholistic design process, Sam takes care in every part of the project’s journey from paper to reality.
Tori, a proud native Tennessean, cherishes her Southern heritage and considers herself a true Southern Belle. Alongside her husband, whom she met during their time at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tori is a fervent supporter of the UT Vols. She is known to sport her UT gear in the office during football season, proudly showcasing her support. Her passions revolve around classic English, French, and Southern aesthetics, meticulously crafting designs that not only exude authenticity and beauty but also harmonize with the natural environment surrounding them.