Author: Robert Looper III

Owner & Founder Of Nashville Now Next & City Now Next

Parachute is a new mixed-use development on 8th Avenue South.  This project represents the third development on Eighth Avenue by Developer CA South.  The project is consistent with other CA South Projects by introducing a new West Coast vibe and aesthetic.  The project is located near the corner of 8th Ave South & Olympic Street.  Construction on Parachute started in 2021 and is set to deliver in 2023.  The property is located within an opportunity zone and is being developed in partnership with Argosy Real Estate. View of the retail space on 8th Ave South. Parachute will provide a mix…

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UrbanSweat , a new luxury infrared sauna and cold plunge studio, is completed and is now open in the Nations. Constructed by Dowdle Construction Group and designed by SV Design, the 1,500-square-foot space is located within the new Silo Studios development. UrbanSweat features six saunas or “sweat” rooms and a cold plunge tub. Large barn doors on each sauna booth are a focal point for an otherwise simple yet sleek space. “Having served as the contractor for the restoration of Silo Studios a few years ago, it was very rewarding to continue our work within the space alongside Southeast Venture…

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AllianceBernstein (AB) announced plans to relocate its global headquarters from New York to Nashville back in May 2018. Since that time, the AB team has grown to more than 1,000 employees in the Nashville office, more than 80% of its target. The relocation process is expected to be completed by 2024 filling a need across the firm’s corporate functions. AB’s new corporate headquarters is located in the new Fifth & Broadway Mixed-use district and is quite a spectacular space. The state-of-the-art class A office is equipped with some of the best physical environments, amenities, collaboration tools, and technology. AB is…

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