NASHVILLE, TENN. — A partnership between Hensler Development Group, Stiles and PGIM Real Estate will open Olive at Peabody Union, a 345-unit apartment community located between downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River. The community is situated in the center of the larger 125-acre mixed-use development of Peabody Union, which offers residents direct access to 50,000 square feet of combined retail and restaurant space, as well as 250,000 square feet of office space. Designed by Hastings Architecture, the 27-story tower will feature studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom penthouses — ranging from 1,179 to 2,585 square feet in size. Amenities will include a wellness center with a sauna and cold plunge, speakeasy sky lounge, pool deck and hot tub, coworking lounges and a gym. The development team, along with newly appointed property management firm Bozzuto Group, will begin preleasing begins in February, with initial move-ins slated for April of this year.
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Crescent Communities Breaks Ground on 309-Unit Multifamily Community in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
by John Nelson
MURFREESBORO, TENN. — Crescent Communities has broken ground on RENDER Manchester Farm, a 309-unit apartment community located on a 35-acre farm in the Middle Tennessee city of Murfreesboro. The Charlotte-based developer expects to open first units in summer 2026. Situated 30 miles south of Nashville, RENDER Manchester Farm will feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as rural-centric amenities including a functioning farm, garden, fully stocked toolshed and a clubhouse with a front porch and swings. Other amenities will include a pool area with a smoker, fire pit and picnic tables, as well as a dog park and a fitness center with a yoga studio. The design-build team includes Crescent Communities Construction, Dwell Design Studio, Edge and Huddleston-Steele Engineering. Capital partners include ParkProperty Capital, BOK Financial and Cadence Bank.
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $20.1M Sale of Airport Place Apartments in Clarksville, Tennessee
by John Nelson
CLARKSVILLE, TENN. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $20.1 million sale of Airport Place Apartments, a 121-unit multifamily community located on an eight-acre site near Clarksville Regional Airport and Fort Campbell. Charlie Smith of Marcus & Millichap procured the buyer, Mastermind Multifamily Investments, in the transaction. Gloria Gregory of Marcus & Millichap’s Knoxville office represented the seller, Todd Morris of Morris Properties. Jody McKibben served as Marcus & Millichap’s broker of record in Tennessee for the deal. Built in 2023, Airport Place features onsite property management and units include smart security systems, eat-in kitchens, washers and dryers and walk-in closets.
Cypress West, TPG Angelo Gordon Acquire 47,000 SF Medical Office Building in Franklin, Tennessee
by John Nelson
FRANKLIN, TENN. — A joint venture between Cypress West Partners and TPG Angelo Gordon has purchased Cool Springs Professional Center, a 47,000-square-foot medical office building located at 2001 Mallory Lane in Franklin, a suburb of Nashville. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Built in 1996, the property’s tenant roster includes Vanderbilt University Rheumatology and Results Physiotherapy, among other medical practitioners that collectively have a weighted average lease term (WALT) of 4.9 years. Cool Springs Professional Center represents the first Tennessee acquisition and eighth purchase overall for the Cypress West-TPG Angelo Gordon joint venture, which seeks to acquire up to $300 million in medical office assets in West Coast and Sun Belt markets.
Partnership Breaks Ground on 254-Unit Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Nashville
by John Nelson
NASHVILLE, TENN. — A partnership between The Clear Blue Co., Urban Campus and Core and Born Again Church has broken ground on the Northview Housing Development, a 254-unit affordable housing project for seniors in Nashville. The 266,000-square-foot complex will be located at 876 W. Trinity Lane on Born Again Church’s campus in the city’s Haynes-Trinity neighborhood. Upon completion, which is slated for December 2026, Northview will feature a mix of one- and two-bedroom units reserved for seniors earning 40 percent to 80 percent of the area median income. Amenities will include a fitness center, rooftop deck, walking trails and recreational spaces. The design-build team includes STG Design, Thomas & Hutton and Bacar Constructors, and capital partners include the Urban League’s R.E.D. Academy, Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund, Regions Bank and Fannie Mae. Civic partners include the Tennessee Housing Development Agency and the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency.
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIF. — CareTrust REIT has acquired 13 skilled nursing facilities in Tennessee for $176 million. California-based CareTrust purchased the properties through a joint venture arrangement with an unnamed, third-party healthcare real estate owner. Each of the 13 facilities will be operated by existing CareTrust tenants under new, long-term master lease agreements. Affiliates of the Ensign Group will operate six of the facilities, with affiliates of Links Healthcare Group operating the remaining seven. The acquisition is Phase II of a larger $421 million portfolio transaction that ultimately involves 27 facilities in Tennessee.
Walker & Dunlop Originates $63.9M Loan for Multifamily Development in Johnson City, Tennessee
by John Nelson
JOHNSON CITY, TENN. — Walker & Dunlop has originated a $63.9 million FHA loan for the development of The Reserve at Johnson City, a 288-unit apartment development in East Tennessee. Located on a 14.4-acre site at 1084 W. Oakland Ave. in Johnson City, the property will serve as an addition to an existing 248-unit multifamily community that was delivered in 2015. Keith Melton and David Strange of Walker & Dunlop originated the financing on behalf of the developer, TDK Cos. Upon completion, The Reserve will feature 12 three-story walk-up buildings comprising one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Amenities will include a multi-level pool, outdoor kitchen with a gas fireplace, pet park, fitness center and a single-bay car wash and vacuum station.
BWE Secures $47M Refinancing for Student Housing Property Near University of Tennessee
by John Nelson
KNOXVILLE, TENN. — BWE has secured a $47 million loan for the refinancing of Lakemoor Station, a 240-unit student housing community located near the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville. Jim Collins of BWE worked on behalf of the borrower, Dominion Group, to secure the 10-year, fixed-term financing through Nationwide Insurance. The loan features a 30-year amortization schedule. The University of Tennessee has master leased the property for five years with a three-year renewal option. The garden-style community offers fully furnished units alongside shared amenities including an outdoor pool, lounge area, fitness center and clubhouse.
FlexEtc Completes 91,380 SF Build-Out for New Co-Warehousing, Coworking Space in Nashville
by John Nelson
NASHVILLE, TENN. — FlexEtc, a hybrid office and industrial co-warehousing concept with a few locations out West and in Texas, has completed its build-out at 1133 Polk Ave. in Nashville. Architectural firm Ware Malcomb recently completed the design for the 91,380-square-foot tenant improvement project. DWC Construction was the general contractor, and Colliers served as the client manager. Situated outside of the downtown area, FlexEtc Nashville features contemporary warehouse spaces, with modular units ranging from 3,000 to 2,300 square feet that are suitable for uses ranging from logistics to content creation studios. The location also offers coworking features including private and shared offices, a front reception area, conference room, lounge, break room, kitchen, coffee bar and studio space for photographers and podcasters.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — JLL has arranged the $300 million refinancing for Omni Nashville Hotel, an 800-room upscale hotel located at 250 Rep. John Lewis Way S in downtown Nashville. Built in 2013, the 21-story hotel features more than 80,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 23,800-square-foot ballroom. The LEED Silver-certified property also features several dining options, including Bob’s Steak & Chop House, Kitchen Notes and Barlines, as well as a spa, rooftop pool and modern fitness center. Kevin Davis, Whit Johnson, Jim Curtin, Mike Huth, Shalin Patel, Luke Rogers and Nick Warta of JLL arranged the seven-year, fixed-rate loan through a domestic insurance company and AllianceBernstein Commercial Real Estate Debt in its capacity as advisor to Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co. The borrower is TRT Holdings Inc., a Dallas-based investment company that owns the Omni Hotels brand.
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