About us

About Us

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Our Story

The Short Version

Southern Lights Electric, founded in 2011 by a husband-wife team, is an award-winning lighting design studio and manufacturer based in Nashville Tennessee. They specialize in handcrafted, made-to-order lighting fixtures, each meticulously crafted from raw materials and finished by hand in their Nashville studio. The company is known for its unique, unlacquered brass finishes, ensuring each piece matures and gains character over time.

Southern Lights Electric offers a range of fixtures, focusing on high-quality, durable designs that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

The whole story

We never set out to start a business; this was just a hobby that got out of control.

In 2011, we were remodeling our first home, and in an effort to salvage some vintage light fixtures, I took them apart and taught myself to rewire and put them back together. After many attempts and much practice, we were left with a house full of light fixtures—more than we had use for. Jamie had the idea to sell some on a handmade website, and by the time we had listed the second chandelier, the first had already sold.

Pretty soon, our love of design and manufacturing led us to create our own lighting, and after a customer wrote us a check using our business name, we had no choice but to visit the county clerk and get a business license (so we could cash that check). That’s how this was born.

Ten years later, we have been lucky enough to collaborate with some of the best and brightest designers on many truly impressive projects. We are proud to play a small part in the amazing spaces our clients create.

Looking back, it’s incredible to think how something that began as a small, personal project turned into what we do today. At its core, our passion for design, craftsmanship, and collaboration has remained the same. Every piece we create is still a labor of love, born out of the same curiosity and care that sparked this journey in the first place. We’re driven by the belief that lighting is more than just functional—it has the power to transform a space, create mood, and inspire connection.

As we move forward, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of design, crafting pieces that not only illuminate but also tell a story—one that reflects both our journey and the unique vision of each client we work with. We are incredibly grateful for the trust our clients have placed in us over the years and excited to continue creating alongside them, shaping spaces that are as thoughtful and intentional as the light within them.

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