CLARKSVILLE, TENN. — Atlanta-based RCG Ventures has sold Hampton Plaza, a 124,260-square-foot shopping center in Clarksville, for $17.8 million. Fain Hicks of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the transaction on behalf of RCG Ventures. An affiliate of White Plains, N.Y.-based Yale Realty Services acquired the asset. Kohl’s anchors Hampton Plaza, which is also home to Michaels, Party City, Ulta Beauty, Kirklands, Books-A-Million, CATO, Mattress Firm, Lane Bryant, It’s Fashion and Sally Beauty Supply.
MURFREESBORO, TENN. — Cohen Financial, a division of SunTrust Bank, has secured a $13 million loan for the acquisition of Towne Center, a 108,000-square-foot retail center located on Old Fort Parkway in Murfreesboro, roughly 35 miles southeast of Nashville. Dan Rosenberg and Matt Terpstra of Cohen Financial secured the fixed-rate loan through Morgan Stanley on behalf of the borrower, an affiliate of Integris Ventures. T.J. Maxx anchors Towne Center, and Lowe’s Home Improvement and Target are shadow anchors.
LEBANON, TENN. — Al. Neyer has unveiled plans to develop Cedar Farms, a Class A industrial development in Lebanon, roughly 30 miles east of Nashville. The development will include two speculative buildings totaling more than 1.5 million square feet, located on 103 acres near the Couchville Pike and Interstate 840 interchange. The first phase of the project will include a 902,000-square-foot speculative building and a second pad for a facility spanning up to 600,000 square feet. New York Life Real Estate Investors is an equity investor in the project, which is the firm’s second partnership with Al. Neyer. The partnership’s other venture is Mallory Green, a 175,000-square-foot office building under construction nearby in Franklin. Cedar Farms will feature 36-foot clear heights and LED lighting in 70-foot speed bays. Construction on Phase I will begin this month, with completion slated for late 2018. Doug McDowell and Jeb Atkinson of ProVenture will represent Al. Neyer in the project’s leasing assignment.
MEMPHIS AND SHELBYVILLE, TENN. — Magnolia Capital Investments has acquired two properties in Memphis and Shelbyville for a combined $22.4 million. The Nashville-based company acquired Trustmark Centre, a 163,446-square-foot office building located at 5350 Poplar Ave. in Memphis, for $19.7 million. The nine-story building was 93.5 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including TrustMark Bank, Aetna Insurance and Evergreen Packaging. Shane Soefker and Jacob Biddle of Avison Young represented Magnolia Capital in the transaction. In Shelbyville, Magnolia Capital acquired Big Springs Shopping Center for $2.7 million. Located at 108 Lane Parkway, the 86,077-square-foot retail center was 86 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Dollar General, Factory Connection, United Grocery Outlet and Goodwill. Avison Young will manage Big Springs Shopping Center and handle the property’s leasing activity.
CLARKSVILLE, TENN. — Nassimi Realty has acquired Two Rivers Center, a 245,000-square-foot retail property in Clarksville, roughly 50 miles northwest of Nashville. The sales price and seller were not disclosed. The property is located less than one mile from Clarkesville’s central business district and 10 miles southeast of Fort Campbell, a U.S. Army installation. At the time of sale, Two Rivers Center was home to tenants including Harbor Freight Tools, Bargain Hunt, Citi Trends and Hooters.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Clearview Realty Finance (CRF) has secured a $36.2 million construction loan for the conversion of a Class B office building in downtown Nashville into a four-star, boutique hotel. CRF arranged the LIBOR-based, floating-rate loan with 36 months of interest-only payments through a correspondent lender relationship on behalf of the borrower, a regional asset management and hospitality development group. A portion of the loan was used to refinance the existing acquisition financing that was provided by a regional bank. The remaining capital will be drawn to finance the total cost to repurpose and convert the property.
MEMPHIS, TENN. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a six-property self-storage portfolio in metro Memphis. Charles LeClaire and Adam Schlosser of Marcus & Millichap arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Amsdell Cos., and procured the buyer, Merit Hill Capital. Anne Williams of Marcus & Millichap also assisted in closing the transaction. Three of the properties are located in Tennessee and the other three are located in northern Mississippi. The portfolio totals 337,846 square feet and includes 2,391 units and 297 outdoor parking spaces. Constructed between 1983 and 2006, the single-story, drive-up buildings feature a mix of climate- and non-climate-controlled units. Amenities include perimeter fencing, electronic gate access, 24-hour video surveillance and onsite leasing offices. The portfolio also includes two billboards, one cell tower and a commercial tenant generating additional revenue.
FRANKLIN, TENN. — North American Properties has delivered Emblem, a 361-unit multifamily community in Franklin, roughly 20 miles south of Nashville. The new community includes a mix of one- and two-bedroom units ranging in size from 617 to 1,209 square feet. Individual units features open floor plans, stainless steel appliances, 11-foot ceilings and accented backsplashes. Emblem also features a fitness center, resort-style pool with outdoor grilling stations, internet café, conference room and a coffee bar. Meeks + Partners was the architect for the project.
FRANKLIN, TENN. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of ALARA Cool Springs, a 386-unit apartment community in Franklin, a city 20 miles south of Nashville in the metro’s Cool Springs submarket. Robert Stickel, Chris Spain, Alex Brown and Brad Boston of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, American Realty Advisors, in the transaction. Los Angeles-based IMT Capital purchased the property for $85.4 million, according to the Nashville Business Journal. Constructed in 1997, ALARA Cool Springs features a resort-style pool, outdoor lounge and fireplace, fitness facility and nature trails. In addition, the property is located within walking distance to numerous retail and dining options.
KNOXVILLE, TENN. — Michaelson Real Estate Group has purchased Viera Cedar Bluff, a 184-unit multifamily community in the Cedar Bluff neighborhood of Knoxville, for $17.8 million. Located at 424 N. Cedar Bluff Road, the community is roughly 10 miles west of downtown Knoxville. Viera Cedar Bluff includes one- and two-bedroom floor plans with an average size of 849 square feet. Constructed in 1986, the community was recently renovated to include repaved parking lots, new roofs and interior and exterior updates, including renovated hardwood flooring and stainless steel appliances. Community amenities include a pool, fitness center, business center, hiking and jogging trails and an on-site laundry facility.
