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SVN | Wood Brokers Sale of 23-Story Riverview Tower in Downtown Knoxville

John Nelson — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:28:21 +0000

KNOXVILLE, TENN. — SVN | Wood Properties has brokered the sale of Riverview Tower, a 23-story office tower located at 900 S. Gay St. in downtown Knoxville. Apex Bank purchased the building for an undisclosed price from an affiliate of Hertz Investment Group. George Brown and Taylor Thompson of SVN | Wood represented the seller in the transaction, which closed in approximately four months from the listing date. Riverview Tower spans 334,197 square feet of offices with floor-to-ceiling windows on every level. The acquisition includes an adjacent multi-level parking garage. Apex Bank has selected SVN | Wood to continue leasing the office tower.

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Matthews Negotiates $15.8M Sale of Industrial Facility in Columbia, Tennessee

John Nelson — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:26:33 +0000

COLUMBIA, TENN. — Matthews has negotiated the $15.8 million sale of a 162,934-square-foot industrial facility located on 15.5 acres at 2206 Oakland Parkway in Columbia, a city in Middle Tennessee’s Maury County. Jay Reeves, Matthew Powell and Jonathan Ghertner of Matthews represented the seller, an unnamed national developer, in the transaction. Mike Havens of Havens Commercial represented the buyer, an undisclosed investment firm. According to the Matthews property website, the facility is fully leased to GCP Applied Technologies Inc., which recently signed a new 10-year triple-net lease at the property with 2.5 percent annual rent increases and two five-year renewal options.

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Brennan Acquires Two Industrial Buildings in Metro Nashville Totaling 225,000 SF

John Nelson — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:17:13 +0000

GOODLETTSVILLE, TENN. — Brennan Investment Group has acquired two newly constructed distribution facilities located at 1022-1024 Louisville Highway in Goodlettsville, a northern suburb of Nashville. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Built in 2024, the properties are situated within one mile of I-65 and span a combined 225,000 square feet. The two rear-load properties, which include a 123,000- and 102,000-square-foot building, are currently 30 percent leased to three tenants and include 30-foot clear heights, dock doors and ESFR sprinkler systems.

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JLL Arranges Refinancing for 506-Room Tri-Brand Hotel in Downtown Nashville

John Nelson — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:04:35 +0000

NASHVILLE, TENN. — JLL has arranged the refinancing of a tri-brand Marriott hotel located at 410 Rep. John Lewis Way S in downtown Nashville. Opened in 2019, the hotel combines three Marriott selective-service hotel brands and is one of two tri-brand hotel properties in the United States, according to JLL. The property comprises AC Nashville Downtown (209 rooms), Residence Inn Nashville Downtown/Convention Center (172 rooms) and SpringHill Suites Nashville Downtown/Convention Center (125 rooms). Kevin Davis, Dan Peek, Mark Fisher, Carolina Bernal, Carly Pomerantz and Malia Buljat of JLL arranged the five-year loan on behalf of the borrower, North Point Hospitality. Terms of the financing were not disclosed. North Point completed a $13 million expansion last year that added 36 Residence Inn Elite rooms to the property. Amenities at the property include eight food-and-beverage outlets, as well as 9,016 square feet of meeting space, an outdoor pool and hot tub deck, fitness center, sundries shop and 275 onsite parking spaces with valet service.

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Cousins Signs Oracle to 116,000 SF Office Lease in Nashville

John Nelson — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:17:53 +0000

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Cousins Properties has signed tech giant Oracle to a 116,000-square-foot office lease in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood. Oracle will move into its space in the second half of the year within the Neuhoff mixed-use development, which Atlanta-based Cousins owns in a 50/50 joint venture with an unnamed institutional investor. Oracle’s offices will overlook the construction of its new global headquarters campus that is being developed on the other side of the Cumberland River. At completion, Neuhoff will connect to the Oracle campus via a pedestrian bridge. Neuhoff comprises 395,000 square feet of office space, 55,000 square feet of retail space and 542 apartments. According to Cousins, the office portion of Neuhoff is currently 84 percent leased, the retail component is 46 percent leased and the apartments are 92 percent leased. Atlanta-based New City Properties is developing Neuhoff on behalf of the ownership group.

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Hamilton Development Begins Construction on 1.8 MSF Industrial Park in Smyrna, Tennessee

John Nelson — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:14:36 +0000

SMYRNA, TENN. — Hamilton Development has broken ground on Cornerstone Business Park, a 152-acre industrial park located at 5481 W. Jefferson Pike in Smyrna, a southeast suburb of Nashville. Situated off I-840, the industrial park will feature 12 buildings spanning 1.8 million square feet upon full build-out. Hamilton Development began construction on Phase I of Cornerstone Business Park, which features eight buildings spanning 1 million square feet. The first buildings are set for delivery in first-quarter 2027. Phase II will comprise four buildings totaling 800,000 square feet. Hamilton Development, which has 14 industrial parks in the Nashville market, has tapped Hayes McWilliams and Henry Sherer of Cushman & Wakefield to lease Cornerstone Business Park.

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Nashville Retail Market: Strength, Scarcity and Shifting Demand

John Nelson — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0000

Nashville’s retail market continues to outperform many peer metros across the Southeast, supported by steady population growth, a diversified employment base and a prolonged period of limited new supply. Despite broader economic uncertainty and rising operating costs, fundamentals across Middle Tennessee remain healthy, with vacancy holding near historically low levels. Tight conditions, leasing That strength is reflected in current occupancy trends. Retail vacancy throughout the region sits at approximately 3.6 percent, signaling sustained tenant demand within a constrained inventory environment. New construction has remained limited as elevated material and labor costs have pushed many proposed developments outside workable underwriting thresholds. As a result, existing centers, particularly well-located neighborhood and suburban assets, continue to capture consistent leasing activity. Core, emerging submarkets Demand remains strongest in Nashville’s core and established growth corridors, including Green Hills, Vanderbilt/West End, 12th South/Wedgewood-Houston, Charlotte Pike/Sylvan Park and the Cool Springs pocket of Franklin. These areas benefit from dense residential growth, strong household incomes and reliable consumer traffic, supporting above-average rent levels. At the same time, tightening availability and rising barriers to entry in the urban core have accelerated growth across surrounding satellite markets. Submarkets such as Lebanon, Clarksville, Murfreesboro and Smyrna have emerged as meaningful retail…

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IPA Brokers Sale of 192-Unit Apartment Community in Metro Nashville

John Nelson — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:10:40 +0000

THOMPSON’S STATION, TENN. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has brokered the sale of Newport Station, a 192-unit apartment community located on a 13-acre site in Thompson’s Station, a southern suburb of Nashville. David Stollenwerk, Christian Farris, Will Balthrope and Drew Garza of IPA represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction. The sales price was also not disclosed. Jody McKibben served as Marcus & Millichap’s broker of record in Tennessee in the deal. Completed in 2024, Newport Station features garden-style apartments averaging 1,287 square feet in size, as well as a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center and a dog park.

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Nashville’s Office Market Is Defined by Resiliency, Momentum

John Nelson — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0000

With office leasing and development, we’re always looking forward to the next big thing. Nashville’s office market is no exception to that. Sometimes no news is good news, though. That may be the case with the metro’s office development, where only four projects totaling 279,320 square feet were underway at the close of 2025 — 44.1 percent of which was preleased. At the beginning of 2020, Nashville’s construction pipeline was nearly 10 percent of its inventory size — the second-highest share out of any U.S. metro. Since then, 8.5 million square feet of office product has been delivered, and despite overlapping with a global pandemic, nearly 80 percent of it has been leased — underscoring the market’s appetite for quality office space. While that office space has not been absorbed as quickly as some had hoped, market trends and activity suggest that nearly 90 percent of it will be absorbed by the end of 2026, proving the Nashville office market’s resilience. As we approach the end of the first quarter, Nashville’s office market is off to a good start, despite some uncooperative icy weather. Although local tenants continue to lead occupancy growth, sizable multi-market requirements have continued to increase, pushing…

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Lincoln, Principal Purchase Land Near Nashville Airport, Plan 167,133 SF Industrial Project

John Nelson — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:56:01 +0000

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Lincoln Property Co. and Principal Asset Management have purchased a 13.5-acre site at 41 Rachel Road in Nashville. The buyers plan to develop Skybridge 40, a two-building, 167,133-square-foot industrial project at the site, which is located directly across I-40 from Nashville International Airport. Demolition at the site recently concluded and sitework is underway. The co-developers plan to deliver Skybridge 40 by the end of the year or early 2027. The design-build team includes Catamount Constructors (general contractor), Alliance Architects (architect) and Kimley-Horn (civil engineer). Lincoln and Principal have selected John Ward and Abigal Rieck of Cushman & Wakefield to lease the industrial project, which will comprise a 100,597-square-foot building and a 66,536-square-foot building.

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Fogelman, Thackeray Purchase 200-Unit Apartment Complex in Germantown, Tennessee

Abby Cox — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:18:13 +0000

GERMANTOWN, TENN. — A joint venture between locally based Fogelman Properties and Dallas-based Thackeray Partners has acquired The Vineyards, a 200-unit luxury apartment complex located in Germantown, roughly 21 miles southeast of Memphis. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. This transaction marks the 18th acquisition for the Fogelman-Thackeray partnership, which comprises more than 4,000 units. Built in 1997, The Vineyards offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 778 to 1,661 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the property include a fitness center, business center, clubhouse, swimming pool, picnic area and onsite maintenance, as well as walking and biking trails. Fogelman plans to renovate unit interiors, build a new pickleball court and enhance the clubhouse, fitness center, grilling pavilion and pool areas. The property, which was 93 percent occupied at the time of sale, is managed by Fogelman.

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Nashville’s Industrial Market: A Resilient Powerhouse in 2026

John Nelson — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:59:00 +0000

As Nashville closes out 2025, the industrial market has solidified its reputation as a resilient powerhouse in the Southeast. With record investment volumes exceeding $2.2 billion and vacancy rates remaining well below national averages, the Nashville MSA continues to attract distributors, manufacturers, and data center-related businesses. This robust performance reflects a recalibration from pandemic-era highs while maintaining durable demand, setting the stage for balanced growth in 2026. Trends shaping the market Several macroeconomic trends are influencing Nashville’s industrial landscape. Nearshoring/onshoring and supply chain diversification have heightened the city’s appeal as a logistical hub. It is important to note that Nashville is strategically located within a day’s drive of over half the U.S. population. Locally, job growth has outpaced the national average, with Oxford Economics reporting a 1.1 percent increase in 2025, bolstered by gains in manufacturing, logistics and retail. Notably, Moody’s Analytics highlights transportation equipment manufacturing as a key driver, as automakers increase domestic production to mitigate tariffs. Further enhancing Nashville’s logistical capabilities, the planned expansion of air freight capacity at Nashville International Airport in 2027 is poised to solidify the region’s role in cargo throughput, supported by a robust highway network and a growing labor force. Despite broader economic…

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CBRE Arranges $58M Acquisition Financing for Industrial Portfolio in Metro Nashville

John Nelson — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:26:01 +0000

GOODLETTSVILLE AND SMYRNA, TENN. — CBRE has arranged $58 million in acquisition financing for a last-mile industrial portfolio in metro Nashville spanning more than 600,000 square feet. Mike Ryan, Richard Henry, J.P. Cordeiro and Taylor Crowder of CBRE’s Debt & Structured Finance team arranged the financing through Starwood on behalf of the borrower, Raith Capital Partners. The properties in the portfolio include: 300 Oak Bluff Lane in Goodlettsville (207,080 square feet); 100 Northfork Lane in Goodlettsville (67,000 square feet); 200 Northfork Lane in Goodlettsville (100,500 square feet); and 801 Swan Drive in Smyrna (229,504 square feet). Delivered between 1993 and 1998, the properties were fully leased at the time to five tenants and feature clear heights ranging from 24 to 30 feet.

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Clarion Partners Fund Acquires 126-Unit Seniors Housing Facility in Franklin, Tennessee

John Nelson — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:28:01 +0000

FRANKLIN, TENN. — New York-based Clarion Partners, via the Clarion Partners Real Estate Income Fund Inc., has purchased Vitality Living Franklin, a 126-unit seniors housing facility located at 1035 Fulton Greer Lane in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville. The property was built in 2014, renovated in 2023 and features independent living, assisted living and memory care residences. Locally based Vitality Living operates the community, which is situated three miles from Williamson Medical Center. Clarion Partners, a real estate affiliate of Franklin Templeton, is a relative newcomer to the senior living sector, having acquired its first seniors housing property last year in Mechanicsville, Va. Last month, the company hired two new executives from Ventas Inc., Tim Olivos and Natalie Wynn, to join Clarion’s growing healthcare platform.

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Manova Partners Sells 323,927 SF Nashville West Shopping Center

Abby Cox — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:36:34 +0000

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Manova Partners, an international independent real estate firm headquartered in Munich, has sold Nashville West Shopping Center, a 323,927-square-foot, super-regional shopping center in Nashville near Vanderbilt University. Chris Decoufle, Kevin Hurley, Matt Karempelis of CBRE marketed the property on behalf of the seller. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed. Situated at the intersection of I-40 and Charlotte Pike, Nashville West was built in phases from 2007 to 2008 and comprises six single-story buildings across 31 acres. Tenants at the center, which was 98 percent leased at the time of sale, include Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy, Ross Dress for Less, Marshalls, Cost Plus World Market, Old Navy, DSW and Books-A-Million. Costco, Target and Publix shadow-anchor the center.

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BWE Arranges Sale of 100-Unit Seniors Housing Community in Metro Nashville

John Nelson — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:21:46 +0000

GALLATIN, TENN. — BWE has arranged the sale of The Capstone at Station Camp, a 100-unit assisted living and memory care facility located at 108 Miss B Blvd. in Gallatin, about 30 miles northeast of Nashville. Charley Bissell, Ryan Stoll and Taylor Mokris of BWE represented the seller, Hunt Midwest, in the transaction. BWE also arranged acquisition financing through a regional bank on behalf of the buyer, an unnamed healthcare investment firm based in Texas. The sales price and loan amount were not disclosed. TerraBella Senior Living operates The Capstone at Station Camp.

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Cushman & Wakefield Arranges Sale of 1.6 MSF National Industrial Portfolio

Abby Cox — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:45:00 +0000

DALLAS — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of a national portfolio of seven industrial buildings totaling 1.6 million square feet. The buildings are located across Texas, California, Utah and Tennessee. An unnamed institutional owner purchased the portfolio. The seller and sales price were also not disclosed. Properties in the recently acquired industrial portfolio include Valwood A (201,354 square feet), Valwood C (134,266 square feet) and Valwood D (127,620 square feet) in Carrollton, Texas (part of the Dallas MSA); Chino Distribution Center (409,930 square feet) in Chino, Calif.; Salt Lake Distribution Center I (190,000 square feet) and Salt Lake Distribution Center II (190,000 square feet) in Salt Lake City; and Elam Farms Distribution Center II (363,500 square feet) in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The buildings were constructed in the mid-2000s and were collectively 97 percent leased at the time of sale to a mix of national and regional tenants. The properties feature ESFR fire sprinkler systems, average clear heights of 30 feet, expansive truck courts, concrete tilt-up construction and ample parking. The national industrial advisory group at Cushman & Wakefield that arranged the sale consisted of Jim Carpenter, Adam Pastor, Robby Rieke, Emily Brandt, Jeff Chiate and Casey Masters. “This transaction vividly…

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Trilogy Investment Acquires 109-Unit Build-to-Rent Development in Lakeland, Tennessee

John Nelson — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:25:12 +0000

LAKELAND, TENN. — Trilogy Investment Co. has closed on the purchase of Willows Townhomes, a 109-unit build-to-rent (BTR) residential community planned at 9942 Geneva St. in Lakeland. The Alpharetta, Ga.-based investment firm has rebranded the property as REV3 at Garner Lake. The land seller and sales price were not disclosed. Trilogy plans to break ground on REV3 at Garner Lake this month and deliver the first tranche of homes by the end of the year. All units will feature attached garages and come in three- and four-bedroom configurations ranging in size from 1,657 to 1,866 square feet. Builders Capital is serving as Trilogy’s joint venture partner and equity capital provider for the project. REV3 at Garner Lake is situated within Lake District, a 160-acre master-planned redevelopment of the former Belz Factory Outlet Mall in metro Memphis.

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Public-Private Partnership Underway on 278-Unit Mixed-Income Residential Development in Chattanooga

John Nelson — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:10:15 +0000

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. — A public-private partnership between The Atlantic Cos., the City of Chattanooga and American South Capital Partners has broken ground on 702 Manufacturers Road, a 278-unit mixed-income residential development along the Tennessee River in Chattanooga. The project is the first to utilize the City of Chattanooga’s affordable housing PILOT program, which ensures that 15 percent of the units (42 in total) will have income restrictions affordable to the city’s workforce housing residents. Ameris Bank and American South Capital Partners are providing construction financing for the development, which Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group arranged. Set for completion in late 2027, 702 Manufacturers Road will offer a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floorplans, as well as a sky lounge and terrace and direct access to the river. The project team includes Brock Hudgins Architects, Kimley-Horn and McShane Construction Co.

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Merus Acquires RiverGate Mall in Metro Nashville, Plans $450M Mixed-Use Redevelopment

John Nelson — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:55:00 +0000

GOODLETTSVILLE, TENN. — Merus, a design-build firm that was formerly known as Al. Neyer, has purchased RiverGate Mall, an enclosed shopping mall located at 1000 Rivergate Parkway in Goodlettsville that opened in 1971. The Cincinnati-based firm is planning to transform the 57-acre site on the northern outskirts of Nashville into a $450 million mixed-use district. Merus plans to demolish the mall this spring. In its place, the firm will develop 700 multifamily units, 100 townhomes, 80 independent seniors housing units, more than 130,000 square feet of retail and dining space and a center green and plaza for community programming. “Stepping into a site like this comes with a responsibility — not just to redevelop it, but to do it right,” says Patrick Poole, senior vice president and Nashville market leader for Merus. “Our focus is taking a property designed for a different era and reimagining it as a walkable, active district where people can live, work, gather and spend time.” Merus purchased the 514,000-square-foot mall, which is situated next to Dollar General’s global headquarters, for $33 million. Bryan Belk and John Tennant of Franklin Street represented the seller, Hendon Properties, in the transaction. Hartman Simons & Wood LLP executed legal work…

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