Tennessee

Nashville’s Growing Industrial Pipeline Limits Available Sites, Labor

by John Nelson March 5, 2018

Everyone is familiar with the expression “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” However, what most people do not know is that the second half of that phrase is, “but they were laying bricks every hour.” Bricklayers in Nashville are busy people these days, accommodating the demand for new commercial development. That’s not just a metaphor for the developers of record — the utility contractors, dirt movers, pavers, framers and roofers are all busy trying to keep up with the constant stream of construction. With record levels of construction comes the high demand for a skilled workforce to complete the necessary work. We constantly hear that approximately 30,000 people are moving to Nashville per year. However, a large amount of this new workforce via this in-migration are millennials looking to work in the IT or healthcare fields rather than skilled labor. If you were to ask any “bricklayer” what concerns them the most, almost assuredly the recruitment and retention of qualified labor will be at the forefront of the conversation. With the younger generation less likely to enter the blue collar workforce, why in 2017 did we see 6 million square feet of industrial warehouse space delivered? Make no mistake, that …

March 5, 2018

Multifamily Southeast Tennessee

Capstone Negotiates $10M Sale of Multifamily Redevelopment in Downtown Chattanooga

by Camren Skelton March 1, 2018

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. — Capstone Apartment Partners has arranged the $10 million sale of The Clemons Lofts, a 54-unit multifamily community in downtown Chattanooga. The six-story building was originally constructed in 1918 as an office headquarters, but was renovated into an apartment community with 7,922 square feet of ground-floor retail space in 2016. Adam Klenk, Michael Sohr and A.J. Klenk of Capstone arranged the transaction on behalf of the buyer, California-based TMC Group, as well as the seller, Chattanooga-based Via Nova Development. Clemons Lofts features a rooftop terrace with a dog park, Nest thermostats, fingerprint security access, bike storage, fitness center and an on-site grocer — Street Corner Deli/Market.

March 1, 2018

Hospitality Southeast Tennessee

Peachtree Hotel Group Opens 98-Room Hilton Garden Inn in Jackson, Tennessee

by Camren Skelton February 22, 2018

JACKSON, TENN. — Peachtree Hotel Group (PHG) has opened the 98-room Hilton Garden Inn Jackson, located at 1324 Vann Drive in Jackson. The city serves as a regional hub for five major transportation companies, including FedEx, UPS and Old Dominion. The hotel features a heated outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center, complimentary breakfast, convenience store and hotel dining at the Garden Grille & Bar. In addition, the hotel includes 2,300 square feet of flexible event space and a boardroom for smaller meetings of up to 12 people.

February 22, 2018

Florida Restaurant Retail Southeast Tennessee

CBL Properties Signs New Restaurants to Mall Redevelopment Projects in Florida, Tennessee

by Camren Skelton February 20, 2018

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. AND CHATTANOOGA, TENN. — CBL Properties has signed leases with five new restaurants at shopping malls in Daytona Beach and Chattanooga. The new dining options are part of the redevelopment of two former Sears Auto Centers, which CBL acquired in 2017. Bonefish Grill, Metro Diner and The Casual Pint will join the tenant mix at Volusia Mall in Daytona Beach. Tennessee-based Aubrey’s and Panda Express will open at Northgate Mall in Chattanooga. Construction on both mall redevelopments will begin in March, with an expected opening for all five eateries this fall.

February 20, 2018

Affordable Housing Loans Multifamily Southeast Tennessee

Dwight Capital Funds $31M HUD Loan for Affordable Housing Rehabilitation in Nashville

by Camren Skelton February 19, 2018

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Dwight Capital has provided a $31 million HUD 221(d)(4) loan for the rehabilitation of Haynes Garden Apartments, a 208-unit affordable housing community in Nashville. The 40-year loan was funded in conjunction with 4 percent Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) from the local housing authority, as well as a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract renewal. The financing was arranged on behalf of the sponsor, David Izkowitz, through HUD’s Atlanta office. Haynes Garden Apartments features on-site laundry facilities and a community room.

February 19, 2018

Industrial Self-Storage Southeast Tennessee

Platinum Storage Group to Develop 828-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Metro Nashville

by Camren Skelton February 14, 2018

BRENTWOOD, TENN. — Platinum Storage Group has unveiled plans to develop Brentwood Self Storage, an 828-unit, 120,000-square-foot self-storage facility in Brentwood, roughly 10 miles south of Nashville. The property is situated on 2.8 acres at the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard and Cloverland Drive. The storage facility will feature climate-controlled units, 24/7 surveillance, automatic door locks, individually alarmed units, electronic secured floor access and Wi-Fi throughout. Construction on the building is scheduled to begin in March.

February 14, 2018

Healthcare Southeast Tennessee

OGA Completes 27,500 SF Medical Facility Redevelopment for Vanderbilt Health in Nashville

by Camren Skelton February 13, 2018

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Nashville-based Oman-Gibson Associates (OGA) has completed the conversion of a former bowling alley into a 27,500-square-foot outpatient dialysis clinic for Vanderbilt Health. The facility is located at 2906 Foster Creighton Drive in Nashville. As part of the redevelopment, OGA added 7,000 square feet to the existing 20,500-square-foot property. Southeast Venture was the project architect, Fulmer Engineering was the civil engineer and Olympian Construction was the construction manager. The redevelopment brings OGA’s portfolio to more than 350 outpatient medical facilities throughout the United States.

February 13, 2018

Georgia Hospitality Southeast Tennessee

Apple Hospitality REIT Acquires Two Hilton-Branded Hotels in Atlanta, Memphis for $63M

by Camren Skelton February 7, 2018

ATLANTA AND MEMPHIS, TENN. — Apple Hospitality REIT, a lodging investment firm based in Richmond, Va., has acquired two Hilton-branded hotels in downtown Atlanta and downtown Memphis for a combined $63 million. The Atlanta asset is the 119-room Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Atlanta-Downtown, located at 161 Ted Turner Drive N.W. The hotel is situated within walking distance to Centennial Olympic Park, the CNN Center, the World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Memphis property is the 144-room Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Memphis-Beale Street, located at 175 Peabody Place. The hotel is located near the Beale Street Entertainment District, FedEx Forum, AutoZone Park, the Memphis Cook Convention Center, the Orpheum Theatre, the National Civil Rights Museum and Graceland.

February 7, 2018

Retail Southeast Tennessee

HFF Arranges $28.2M Sale of Publix-Anchored Retail Center in Metro Nashville

by Camren Skelton February 7, 2018

MOUNT JULIET, TENN. — HFF has arranged the $28.2 million sale of Providence Commons, a 110,137-square-foot shopping center located at 631 S. Mt. Juliet Road in Mount Juliet, an eastern suburb of Nashville. Jim Hamilton and Richard Reid of HFF arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Boyle Investment Co. Boyle will continue to provide development, leasing and management services for the property. The name of the buyer was not disclosed. Publix anchors Providence Commons, which was fully leased at the time of sale to additional tenants including Tuesday Morning, Anytime Fitness, Pizza Hut, Subway, Edible Arrangements, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Salons by JC, Precision Eye Care and PostalAnnex, an authorized UPS shipping outlet. The property also includes seven acres of developable land.

February 7, 2018

Mixed-Use Multifamily Retail Southeast Tennessee

Stiles, Hensler to Develop 625,000 SF Mixed-Use Project in Nashville

by Camren Skelton January 31, 2018

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Nashville-based Hensler Development Group, in conjunction with South Florida-based Stiles, has unveiled plans to develop Peabody Union, a 625,000-square-foot mixed-use project in Nashville. At full build-out, the development will feature 105,000 square feet of retail, 170,000 square feet of Class A office space and a 25-story, 350,000-square-foot residential tower overlooking downtown and the Cumberland River. The retail space will include flagship anchors, health and fitness concepts, local artisans and restaurants. In addition, Peabody Union will showcase local artistry and technology from the neighboring Entrepreneur Center. The joint venture paid $16 million to the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) for the five-acre site, situated on the northern bluff of Rolling Mill Hill, and will contribute an additional $1 million toward affordable housing in Nashville. As part of the deal, MDHA will commit $17.5 million in tax increment financing (TIF) to fund construction of approximately 400 MDHA-controlled garage spaces, as well as traffic signalization, streetscapes and greenway improvements along the Cumberland River. Peabody Union, along with neighboring retail and office developments, will establish a new “Design District” on approximately 15 acres along the Cumberland River. Upon completion of all phases in 2023, the new Design District will feature roughly …

January 31, 2018

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