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Trader Joe’s Acquires New Grocery Store in Metro Nashville for $7.8M

by Abby Cox

MURFREESBORO, TENN. — Trader Joe’s has purchased a newly constructed retail property that it occupies in Murfreesboro, roughly 35 miles southeast of Nashville, for $7.8 million. Jordan Powell, Lisa Maki and Mike Jacobs of Avison Young represented the locally based seller, TDK Corp., in the transaction. Trader Joe’s acquired the property by exercising its right of first refusal. The 13,050-square-foot grocery store is situated on 2.3 acres and opened earlier this year. Trader Joe’s is an outparcel to TDK’s adjacent planned development project, which will include 250 multifamily units and 30,000 square feet of office space. Founded in 1967, Monrovia, Calif.-based Trader Joe’s operates 608 stores across 43 states.

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Avison Young Negotiates $4.5M Sale of Boutique Office Building in Nashville

by John Nelson

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Avison Young has negotiated the $4.5 million sale of a 7,203-square-foot boutique office building located at 107 Kenner Ave. in Nashville. Mike Jacobs, Lisa Maki and Jordan Powell of Avison Young represented the seller, Jim Jacobs of SilverPine Investments and Chapman Capital, in the transaction. Crews Johnson of Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer, an accounting firm that will occupy the office building. The two-story property features two conferences rooms, three work rooms, collaborative spaces, a break room, reception area and 23 parking spaces. The freestanding property was built in 1979, according to LoopNet Inc.

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race: The State of the Memphis Office Market in 2025

by John Nelson

In a world where volatility has become the norm in commercial real estate, Memphis stands out as a market defined by consistency. While other cities have experienced dramatic swings in vacancy, absorption and construction activity, the Memphis office market continues to follow a more measured pace.  “Slow and steady wins the race” is more than a phrase — it’s a fitting summary of how Memphis has maintained balance amid national disruption. Stability in supply Over the past couple of decades, the total supply of office product in Memphis has grown at a moderate pace, sitting at nearly 28 million square feet today. This disciplined approach has kept vacancy within manageable levels and prevented the oversupply issues seen elsewhere.  With no new speculative construction of size since 2009, the market has had time to absorb shifts in tenant behavior without being flooded with excess space. Demand aligns with supply Because supply has remained relatively static, demand has shifted in composition rather than volume. Like many cities, Memphis has seen a “flight to quality,” with tenants prioritizing modern, amenitized spaces over outdated properties — even if that means reducing their footprint.  A company that once leased 30,000 square feet in a Class …

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Arriba Capital Provides $67M Construction Loan for Dual-Branded Hotel Project in Nashville

by John Nelson

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Arriba Capital has provided a $67 million construction loan for a dual-branded hospitality project in Nashville’s East Bank district. The hotel development, which will sit adjacent to Oracle’s upcoming $2 billion campus, will feature rooms branded under Hilton’s Home2 Suites and Hampton Inn flags. The borrower is a Southeast-based developer that plans to deliver the hotel project in early 2027.

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Memphis’ Retail Market Is Quietly Building Momentum

by John Nelson

When people think of Memphis, they often picture its musical legacy, its storied riverfront and its role as a logistics powerhouse. But fewer realize that Memphis is also quietly becoming one of the Southeast’s most dynamic retail markets.  Despite headwinds that have impacted large-format retailers nationally, Memphis continues to attract new-to-market brands, redevelop aging assets and create spaces that resonate with today’s consumers. Economic foundations Memphis is riding a wave of transformational investment across multiple sectors. Ford Motor Co.’s $5.6 billion Blue Oval City, where the company’s all-electric truck and battery plant will be built, is already reshaping the regional economy. Google’s announcement of a 1,178-acre, $10 billion data center and office campus in nearby West Memphis in Arkansas adds another layer of momentum, as does the creation of the world’s largest supercomputer by xAI. Coupled with St. Jude’s $10 billion expansion, these projects underscore the region’s growth trajectory and long-term employment base. In retail, the past year brought a temporary pause in net absorption, with approximately 317,000 square feet coming back to the market — primarily due to national big-box closures like Macy’s, Joann Fabrics and Big Lots. Yet these macro shifts don’t tell the whole story. By the …

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Local Investment Group Buys 47-Acre Scrapyard Site in Nashville’s East Bank Area

by Abby Cox

NASHVILLE, TENN. — A group of Tennessee-based investors doing business as TEB LLC, which was organized by ARRT Global’s SRE investment fund I, has acquired a 47-acre scrapyard site in Nashville’s East Bank region. The purchase price was $245 million, according to several media outlets. David Byerley and Sam Lingo of ARRT Global led TEB LLC in the transaction, while Bryan Fort, Frank Thomasson and Ryan Coulter of CBRE represented the seller, Icahn Enterprises. The scrapyard site fronts the Cumberland River and ranks among one of the largest land purchases in Nashville history, falling slightly below Oracle Corp.’s $253.7 million purchase in 2021 for more than 65 acres of East Bank land for its future campus, as reported by the Nashville Business Journal.  SA Recycling has managed the site since its acquisition of PSC Metals in 2021. The scrapyard has primarily been used for metal recycling since the early 1960s. Plans for the redevelopment have not been disclosed.

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Hunter Brokers Sale of 195-Room Crowne Plaza Hotel in Downtown Knoxville

by John Nelson

KNOXVILLE, TENN. — Atlanta-based Hunter Hotel Advisors has brokered the sale of Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University, a 195-room hotel located in downtown Knoxville. The property is situated near the Tennessee Valley Authority headquarters and Market Square and within walking distance to the University of Tennessee. Crowne Plaza features more than 15,000 square feet of meeting space, an indoor pool, business center, fitness center and Mahogany’s, a full-service restaurant. Local hotel owner, The 9 Group, purchased the property from a private seller for an undisclosed amount. Tim Osborne of Hunter’s Chattanooga office brokered the transaction.

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GE Appliances Unveils $3B Investment to Expand U.S. Manufacturing Across Five States

by Kristin Harlow

LOUISVILLE, KY. — GE Appliances, a Haier company, has unveiled plans to invest more than $3 billion in its U.S. operations over the next five years. The company plans to expand its air conditioning and water heating portfolio, increase production output across all product lines and further modernize its 11 U.S. manufacturing plants with new automation and capital equipment. The first phase of investments will begin at GE Appliances plants in Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina. Upon completion of the plan, Louisville-based GE Appliances will have invested $6.5 billion across its U.S. manufacturing plants and nationwide distribution network since 2016, which is the year that the company was sold by General Electric (NYSE: GE) to Haier. The new $3 billion announcement marks the second-largest investment in the company’s history. The GE Appliances plant in Camden, S.C., currently produces gas water heaters. With the new investment, electric and hybrid water heater manufacturing will be added, doubling the plant’s output and employment once the project is complete. The first phase will be implemented by early 2026. In December, GE Appliances will add two new models of air conditioners to its air and water product portfolio at its Selmer, Tenn., plant. …

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Memphis: A World-Class Logistics Hub Positioned for Future Growth

by John Nelson

The Memphis industrial market stands at a pivotal juncture in mid-2025, navigating temporary headwinds while maintaining the fundamental strengths that have established it as one of the Southeast’s premier logistics hubs. Despite recent challenges from global trade uncertainties and tariff negotiations impacting project timelines, the market’s long-term outlook remains positive with a foundation built on unparalleled logistics infrastructure and strategic advantages. Global logistics advantage  Memphis stands as the ultimate global logistics hub, with unrivaled multimodal infrastructure creating competitive advantages few markets can match. The “FedEx effect” remains one of Memphis’ most significant economic drivers. This powerful multiplier — named for the company’s massive impact on the regional economy — has transformed Memphis into a critical node in global supply chains. With its World Hub at Memphis International Airport, FedEx connects businesses to hundreds of countries across multiple continents, processing millions of shipments while employing thousands across the region. Recent initiatives, including Network 2.0, One FedEx and the new Automated Sorting Facility at the World Hub, represent strategic investments in efficiency and integration that are likely to boost the Memphis industrial real estate market. Additionally, Memphis International Airport ranks among the busiest cargo airports in the Western Hemisphere and the second …

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McShane Begins Construction on 315-Unit Declan Hermitage Apartments in Nashville

by John Nelson

NASHVILLE, TENN. — McShane Construction Co.’s Nashville office has begun construction on Declan Hermitage, a 315-unit apartment development located in Nashville ’s Hermitage neighborhood. Flournoy Development Group is developing the community, which will comprise six garden-style apartment buildings on a 15-acre site. Units at Declan Hermitage will be offered in one- to three-bedroom layouts. Designed by Dynamik Design, Declan Hermitage’s amenities will include a clubhouse, pool and sun deck, grill stations, fire pits, a dog park and a car wash. Flournoy and McShane expect to complete the community by June 2027. The duo are developing three other properties in the Southeast: Ellison Cool Springs in Franklin, Tenn., and District Eastside and District South in Greenville, S.C.

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