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Grocery Anchors Continue to Fuel Louisville’s Retail Market

by John Nelson

Louisville’s retail market continues to show strength in 2025, with grocery anchors driving much of the momentum. Despite national headwinds such as moderating rent growth and elevated construction costs, the metro has proven resilient, posting a vacancy rate of just 3.5 percent, outperforming the national benchmark of 4.8 percent, according to CoStar Group. Asking rents averaged $17.42 per square foot, reflecting steady demand across the region. At the center of this activity are grocers like Kroger, Publix and BJ’s Wholesale Club, each reshaping Louisville’s retail landscape in unique ways.  Kroger is deepening its footprint with multiple new stores, including a 123,000-square-foot location under construction on Beulah Church Road that is scheduled to open in 2026.  Publix, one of the most closely watched entrants to the Kentucky market, has expanded aggressively after opening its first store, securing 60,000 square feet at Blankenbaker Plaza and 56,000 square feet at Prospect Point.  BJ’s Wholesale Club has adopted a redevelopment approach, razing the former Sears building at Jefferson Mall to deliver a 104,000-square-foot store that opened earlier this year.  Collectively, these projects underscore the draw of essential, needs-based retail while fueling complementary leasing activity in their surrounding trade areas. Concepts gaining ground That momentum …

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DevelopmentMixed-UseOfficeRestaurantRetailSoutheastTennessee

Joint Venture Opens 300,000 SF Mixed-Use Building at McEwen Northside in Metro Nashville

by John Nelson

FRANKLIN, TENN. — A joint venture between Boyle Investment Co., Northwood Investors and Northwood Ravin has opened Block E, a new 300,000-square-foot mixed-use building in Franklin, a city in Nashville’s Cool Springs district. The nine-story, $125 million property is one of the anchors of the McEwen Northside mixed-use development. Block E features a modern training room, full-service fitness center, offices, ground-level retail space and a parking garage. Office tenants include TMPartners PLLC, also the project’s architect, and Designed Conveyor Systems, a supply chain company. Retail tenants include Culinary Dropout, Oak Hall and Hawkers Asian Street Food. In addition to TMPartners, the design-build team includes civil engineer Kimley-Horn and general contractor Hoar Construction. Northwestern Mutual partnered with Boyle Investment, Northwood Investors and Northwood Ravin on the project.

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Arbor Ridge Apartments
AcquisitionsMarylandMultifamilySoutheast

TruAmerica Acquires 348-Unit Arbor Ridge Apartments in Suburban Baltimore

by Abby Cox

OWINGS MILLS, MD. — TruAmerica has acquired Arbor Ridge Apartments, a 348-unit community located at 9204 Appleford Road in Owings Mill, a suburb of Baltimore. Bill Roohan and Brian Margerum of CBRE brokered the transaction, while Ryan Greer and Maxi Leachman, also with CBRE, arranged the permanent financing. The seller, sales price and loan amount were not released. Built in 1999, Arbor Ridge Apartments offer one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans, ranging in size from 673 to 1,204 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a swimming pool, sundeck, fitness center, business center, clubhouse, grilling and picnic areas and a dog park. TruAmerica plans to renovate the property with interior upgrades and amenity improvements.

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95 East Distribution Center
AcquisitionsIndustrialSoutheastVirginia

JLL Arranges Sale of 113,490 SF Industrial Building Near D.C.

by Abby Cox

WOODBRIDGE, VA. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of 95 East Distribution Center, a 113,490-square-foot industrial building located in Woodbridge, roughly 20 miles south of Washington, D.C. Situated at 13600 Dabney Road, the facility features 32-foot clear heights, 14 dock doors and 13 knock-out panels, as well as 10,143 square feet of outdoor storage space. The property is fully leased to Goodwill of Greater Washington and Zippy Shell. Bill Prutting, Craig Childs, Chris Dale, Ginna Wallace, John Dettleff, Dan Coats, Robert Carey and Gus Caiola of JLL represented the seller, a partnership between D.C.-based The Pinkard Group and New York-based Cannon Hill Capital Partners, in the transaction. The buyer was an institutional pension fund advisor. The sales price was not disclosed.

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DevelopmentIndustrialNorth CarolinaSoutheast

Beacon Partners, HM Partners Break Ground on Final Phase of Industrial Park in Suburban Raleigh

by Abby Cox

GARNER, N.C. — Beacon Partners and HM Partners have broken ground on the third and final phase of Beacon Commerce Park, a 924,691-square-foot industrial development located in the Raleigh suburb of Garner along the I-40 corridor. Jeff Stephens, Jackson Rives and Jordan Rives of Foundry Commercial are leading leasing efforts for Phase III. The project team includes general contractor Myers & Chapman, architect HagerSmith and Advanced Civil Design. CIBC Bank USA is providing construction financing. Situated immediately north of three existing buildings at Beacon Commerce Park, Phase III will add 294,000 square feet of industrial space across two buildings, which total 156,033 square feet and 138,625 square feet, respectively. The facilities will feature 32-foot clear heights, build-to-suit office space, full concrete truck courts and ESFR sprinkler systems. Shell completion is slated for September 2026.

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Aureum
LoansMultifamilySoutheastTennessee

Embrey Secures Construction Financing for 296-Unit Luxury Apartment Community in Franklin, Tennessee

by Abby Cox

FRANKLIN, TENN. — San Antonio-based Embrey has secured financing for Thatcher at Aureum, a 296-unit luxury apartment complex located within the master-planned development of Aureum in Franklin, a suburb in Nashville’s Cool Springs neighborhood. Garrett Karam and Brad Knolle of Embrey internally originated the loan through Texas Capital. Construction of the development will begin immediately, with first occupancies anticipated for third-quarter 2027. Thatcher at Aureum will span roughly 3.8 acres and will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Residents will have access to a private clubhouse and lounge with micro-offices and conference space, a podcast studio, game room and grab-and-go market. Other amenities will include a resort-style swimming pool with a spa, private cabanas and grilling areas, as well as a rooftop terrace, gaming lawn, fitness center and yoga studio. The community will also feature a pet spa, pet park, bike storage, repair shop and a 24-hour package room with refrigeration. Additionally, the project will restore and preserve a historic stone wall on the site to commemorate the City of Franklin’s heritage.

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Brookdale Senior Living, Largest U.S. Seniors Housing Operator, Names Nick Stengle as CEO

by John Nelson

BRENTWOOD, TENN. —Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD), the country’s largest seniors housing operator, has named Nick Stengle as its new chief executive officer. Stengle will assume the role, as well as join the Brookdale board of directors, effective Oct. 6. Denise Warren, who has served as interim CEO beginning in April of this year following the departure of president and CEO Lucinda “Cindy” Baier, will step down and reassume her role as non-executive chairman of the board. According to Brookdale, Stengle’s selection was the result of a comprehensive search led by the board’s search committee. Stengle previously served as president and chief operating officer of Gentiva, a role he assumed in 2022. Gentiva, which employs more than 12,000 associates, provides hospice, palliative and home health services at 550 locations across 38 states. Prior to his tenure at Gentiva, Stengle served as executive vice president and chief operating officer for Sunrise Senior Living, leading community operations, sales, marketing and clinical operations for roughly 250 seniors housing communities. His experience also includes an 11-year career with the U.S. Air Force. “While I have enjoyed my time as interim CEO, I am confident Nick has the strategic acumen, vision and leadership skills …

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AcquisitionsGeorgiaMixed-UseRestaurantRetailSoutheast

Report: 26th Street Partners Acquires Krog Street Market, Adjacent Properties in Atlanta

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — Locally based 26th Street Partners has acquired Krog Street Market, a 30,000-square-foot adaptive reuse food hall and market in Atlanta’s Inman Park district, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Charlotte-based Asana Partners sold the property, along with the adjacent Atlanta Stove Works, SPX Alley and Butler and Gravel buildings. The sales price was not reported, but Asana purchased the Krog District buildings in 2018 for $45.8 million. Paces Properties originally redeveloped the 1920s-era warehouse that was also formerly used as the home of Tyler Perry Studios into Krog Street Market in 2014. The property’s tenant roster includes Hop City, Fred’s Meat & Bread, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Superica, Ticonderoga Club, The Collective and The Merchant. Additionally, Patagonia has a large store at Krog District and Yeti will soon open a shop at the property, according to the Chronicle.

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AcquisitionsFloridaMultifamilySoutheast

Mast Capital, AEW Sell 342-Unit Remi on the River Apartments in Miami

by John Nelson

MIAMI — Mast Capital and AEW Capital Management have sold Remi on the River, a new 342-unit apartment community in the Miami River District. Valeris Capital purchased the property for an undisclosed price, though multiple media outlets are reporting the community traded for $108 million. Robert Given, Troy Ballard and Michael Mulkern of CBRE brokered the transaction. Situated along the Miami River, Remi on the River features studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 465 to 1,334 square feet. Designed by Corwil Architects, the community opened in 2024 and features a resort-style swimming pool, aqua lounge, fitness center, clubroom, access-controlled parking and a resident lounge with coworking spaces.

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Shake Shack to Join Tenant Mix at $5B Centennial Yards Project in Downtown Atlanta

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — Burger chain Shake Shack has signed a long-term lease for a new 3,010-square-foot restaurant at Centennial Yards, a $5 billion mixed-use development underway in downtown Atlanta. CIM Group and affiliate Centennial Yards Co. are transforming the 50-acre site that was locally known as the Gulch into a high-end entertainment and hospitality destination near Mercedes-Benz Stadium (home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United) and State Farm Arena (home of the Atlanta Hawks). The restaurant will be Shake Shack’s first location in downtown Atlanta and is expected to open next year. Other previously announced tenants joining Centennial Yards include a 5,300-square-foot Live Nation entertainment venue and Cosm, an immersive experiential sports and entertainment operator. Other food-and-beverage options include the Wild Leap brewery and Khao Thai Isan, a Thai tapas concept within The Mitchell residential tower. Shake Shack has previously announced plans to open a restaurant in another sports and entertainment district in Atlanta: The Battery, where it will backfill Wahlburger’s.

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