Top Projects That Will Reshape Nashville

 

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Editor’s note: This article was first published in 2022 and has been updated as of May 5, 2026, to reflect the most current information available.

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For more than a decade, Nashville has ranked among the country’s fastest-growing metros, driven by steady population gains and expanding job opportunities. In recent years, that moment has accelerated, with in-migration fueling demand and drawing a wave of corporate relocations and expansions. That growth is reshaping the city’s physical landscape, particularly in and around downtown, where numerous large-scale, mixed-use developments are currently under construction, an undeniable proof of the city’s strength and allure.

“Nashville as a whole has a lot going for it—the culture, the weather, the cost of living, the diversity and a pro-business, pro-growth community that continues to attract both corporations and talent,” Andrew Donchez, principal at locally based investment and development firm SomeraRoad, told Multi-Housing News.

With underutilized industrial sites in prime locations and continued investor interest, Nashville has become a focal point for ambitions developments. The urban core area, in particular, is undergoing a sustained transformation.

Here are some of the projects poised to have the biggest impact on the city’s skyline in the years ahead.

1. Neuhoff

In 2019, developer New City Properties acquired a 14-acre site in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood, on the western bank of the Cumberland River. The property comprised a collection of buildings that once housed a meatpacking facility built in the 1920s. In mid-2021, the company joined forces with Cousins Properties to develop Neuhoff, a large-scale mixed-use project. Cousins’ $275 million investment secured a 50 percent ownership stake in the project’s first and second phases.

Now completed, the $550 million first phase of the development includes 388,000 square feet of office space, 60,000 square feet of retail, a newly constructed 14-story office building, the adaptive reuse of an existing structure known as The Curve, and two new-construction residential buildings comprising a total of 542 multifamily units, according to Nashville Business Journal. Neuhoff’s first office tenant, Atlanta-based Dalton Agency, signed a 7,000-square-foot lease and has already moved in.

John Clifford, founding principal at S9 Architecture, the firm behind the project’s design, told MHN that Neuhoff establishes a new sub-neighborhood that connects Germantown to the north, south and west.

“We did not want this to be a ‘development project’ but, instead, an organic evolution of the Germantown community,” Clifford said. “We wanted the locale to convey that it is a public realm for everyone and for myriad uses. Most important, we wanted the Germantown area to celebrate and understand the historic reason behind its existence—the slaughterhouse —and also experience its incredible access to the riverfront.”

Many of the existing buildings had been abandoned for nearly half a century and their structural integrity was initially unknown. After assessing the condition of the seven-building complex, the design team implemented modifications that enabled the structures to be repurposed as modern office and retail space. Newly created open courtyards were also introduced to bring light and air into the development and enhance the public realm.

Additional phases are planned to complete the Neuhoff District, including another office tower that would be connected to the existing 14-story building by a skybridge. Plans also call for a pedestrian bridge linking the Germantown site to Oracle Corp.’s planned $1.35 billion campus across the Cumberland River.

2. Nashville Yards

Developed by Southwest Value Partners, Nashville Yards is a large-scale mixed-use district on the western edge of downtown Nashville, occupying a former rail yard site. First announced in 2017, the development spans roughly 18 to 19 acres and is set to comprise more than 2 million square feet of Class A office space, approximately 400,000 square feet of retail and entertainment, roughly 2,000 residential units and between 1,000 and 1,100 hotel keys, according to project materials and multiple reports.

“Because of the size and dynamic nature of the site, we’ve created an extremely flexible framework that’s been updated more than 20 times over the years to account for various changes,” said Don Reynolds, executive vice president at Gresham Smith, the firm responsible for the project’s master plan.

The master plan also includes 7 acres of open space, anchored by Railfront Park, a 1.3-acre privately developed public park designed to serve as the district’s front door and create a pedestrian connection between downtown and the Gulch.

Nashville Yards’ first major component, the 591-key Grand Hyatt Nashville, opened in October 2020, delivering 784,000 square feet across 25 stories at 1000 Broadway. In late 2018, Amazon announced plans to establish a major office presence at the development, committing to 5,000 jobs. The company now occupies two office towers at Nashville Yards. The first, a 20-story, 550,000-square-foot building at 101 Platform Way N., was completed in November 2021. The second 26-story tower totaling approximately 616,000 square feet is targeted for completion and occupancy this year, according to the Nashville Post.

Another major office component of the development, the 35-story Pinnacle Tower, is complete and operational, serving as the headquarters location for Pinnacle Financial Partners and housing additional tenants including Bass, Berry & Sims PLC. The adjacent Pinnacle live music and event venue, a 4,500-capacity indoor facility, opened in February 2025, further anchoring the district’s entertainment offering.

“Retail and office spaces are designed to flex between uses, blurring the lines between what is considered standard for office, entertainment and retail spaces,” Reynolds said.

Late last year, San Francisco-based Gensler signed a 12,500-square-foot lease at Nashville Yards for its new local office at the base of The Everett residential tower at the corner of 10th and Commerce streets, according to a news release. The Everett and The Emory, two high-rise residential towers, topped out in 2024 and are now completed, encompassing more than 650 units.

In May 2026, updated plans were submitted for a new 33-story, 817-key Signia By Hilton hotel at Nashville Yards, at 0 Commerce St., according to City Now Next. If approved, the building would become the largest hotel in downtown Nashville.

3. Tennessee Titans Stadium (New Nissan Stadium)

The Tennessee Titans’ new stadium is under construction on Nashville’s East Bank and represents one of the largest sports and infrastructure projects in the city’s history, as well as the centerpiece of a broader effort to transform the riverfront into a mixed-use urban district. The enclosed venue will span approximately 1.7 million square feet and seat about 60,000 spectators, replacing the existing Nissan Stadium with a modern, year-round facility designed to host NFL games, concerts and major events.

The $2.1 billion project received final approval from the Metro Nashville Council in April 2023, following a public-private partnership agreement between the State of Tennessee, Metro Nashville and the Tennessee Titans. The project broke ground in February 2024. Beyond its role as a sports venue, the project is expected to anchor a broader mix of entertainment, retail and hospitality uses in the surrounding district.

The fully enclosed structure will accommodate Nashville’s climate and expand the range of events it can host, including potential Super Bowls, Final Fours and large-scale conventions. In addition to seating and premium hospitality areas, the facility will include modern concourses, enhanced fan amenities and surrounding public space improvements.

The project is expected to be completed in spring 2027, when the Titans will relocate from their current stadium to the new venue, according to official project timelines.

4. Paseo South Gulch

Developed by SomeraRoad, Paseo South Gulch is located in Nashville’s Gulch neighborhood and combines adaptive reuse with new construction as part of a growing mixed-use district. The project integrates historic preservation with new residential, office, retail and hospitality components designed to create a walkable, live-work-play environment.

When completed, Paseo South Gulch is set to include more than 600 apartments, approximately 23,000 square feet of retail space, a 58,000-square-foot office building, and additional creative office space within renovated assets. Since its original announcement, the vision has expanded into a multi-tower district estimated at more than $1 billion, according to developer materials.

“The strengths of this project are really the strengths of Nashville as a whole,” said Andrew Donchez, director of development at SomeraRoad. “There’s a demand and appetite for growth in Nashville that is tough to match anywhere else in the country. We tried to emphasize a sense of community and connectivity, focusing on activating the street-level experience in a unique way that brings people together with outdoor programing, local retailers and creative companies.”

Even the project’s name, Paseo, hints at the interconnected pedestrian walkways that bind the various components, helping create a live-work-play micro-neighborhood.

Today, the adaptive reuse portion of the project has been completed and includes the former Antiques Mall and Voorhees buildings, which have been repositioned with retail and creative space. Tenants include GoodVets, Maiz DLV and Two Hands Café.

The first new residential tower, Prima, broke ground after SomeraRoad secured a $128 million ground lease for the site in 2022. The 16-story building, which includes 278 residential units and 18,000 square feet of office space, was completed and is now leasing.

Another major upcoming component is Pendry Nashville and Pendry Residences, a planned 30-story hotel and residential tower that will include approximately 180 keys and 146 condominium residences. The project broke ground in July 2025 and is currently under construction, according to City Now Next, with completion anticipated in 2027.

5. The Riverside

Years in the making, the $2.5 billion Riverside megadevelopment is expected to include 5 million square feet of mixed-use space, comprising residential, retail, office and entertainment facilities. Developed by Ewing Properties with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill as architect, the project will span approximately 65 acres in Northwest Nashville. Plans call for a new urban district with a strong focus on connectivity, including a proposed water-based link to downtown, as well as more than 25 acres of public space featuring three interconnected parks.

In April 2022, the development team submitted a rezoning request for the project, which was subsequently approved by Metro Council, allowing the project to move forward under a mixed-use framework, according to multiple reports.

However, the development has not yet broken ground. As of early 2026, Riverside remains in the planning and entitlement phase, with infrastructure coordination and phased development strategies still being refined. The project continues to be positioned as a long-term, large-scale transformation of the Trinity Lane corridor, with construction expected to occur over multiple phases as market conditions allow.

6. River North

Spanning approximately 125 acres along the Cumberland River, River North is a large mixed-use development taking shape in Nashville’s East Bank area, just across from Germantown. Designed by HASTINGS Architecture, the project is transforming a formerly underutilized industrial corridor into a new riverfront district centered on connectivity, public space and mixed-use density.

MRP Realty and Creek Lane Capital acquired 12.7 acres within the broader district to develop a 1.3 million-square-foot live-work-play community, integrated with green space, parks and pedestrian pathways. The site is adjacent to Oracle Corp.’s planned East Bank campus, a multibillion-dollar development that is advancing through design and pre-construction, according to City Now Next.

The first phase of River North, known as The Landings, represents a $263 million investment and was designed to include approximately 817,000 square feet across four buildings, according to REBusiness Online. This phase includes 651 apartments across two residential buildings, Oxbow and The Wayward, along with 78,000 square feet of office space and 80,000 square feet of retail. Plans also call for nearly 1 mile of riverfront greenway, an open-air market and waterfront dining.

Developers secured a $160 million construction loan and broke ground on The Landings in October 2021. As of last year, Phase I is largely complete and leasing or delivering units. Nextracker signed a 15,960-square-foot lease at The Landings, as the first office tenant at the development.

The masterplan prioritizes public access to the river, including a proposed pedestrian bridge linking the East Bank to Germantown, along with a network of parks, plazas and greenways. River North earned an American Architecture Award 2025 from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design, highlighting its approach to waterfront urbanism and neighborhood connectivity.

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