Growth across Middle Tennessee isn't one-size-fits-all right now. Some projects are adding density and walkability in the urban core, while others are creating new construction options in high-demand suburbs. These three developments are worth tracking because each one reflects a different direction the market is moving.
Leon Loop (Wedgewood-Houston): Historic Preservation + Mixed-Use Expansion
Leon Loop is a multi-block mixed-use project in Wedgewood-Houston planned around the Merritt Mansion, a historic home being preserved and incorporated into the development. As part of the plan, the mansion has been reported as being repositioned approximately 60 feet west, allowing it to remain a focal point while new buildings take shape around it.
The broader vision is designed to function as a walkable district with a mix of residential, office, and retail uses.
Reported project components include:
- 439 Humphreys Street: a planned four-story, ~44,000-square-foot office building, with FBMM associated as a tenant.
- 306 Leon Loop: a residential building planned near the mansion lawn, contributing to the project's live/work mix.
With Wedgewood-Houston continuing to draw reinvestment and creative businesses, projects like this often influence surrounding blocks, bringing more foot traffic, more storefront demand, and more day-to-day activity beyond the development's footprint.
Bankers Alley / Printers Alley (Downtown): A Proposed Connection Between Two Iconic Corridors
A major downtown proposal has been reported that would create a stronger physical connection between Bankers Alley and Printers Alley, reinforcing that pocket of downtown as a destination and improving pedestrian flow through the area.
What's been reported for the plan:
- Two new buildings planned along Third Avenue North
- One building reported around 16 stories
- A signature feature described as a multi-story bridge/archway spanning Bankers Alley
- Plans have referenced hundreds of residential units and new retail/restaurant space intended to activate the alley-level streetscape
Pricing note: Pricing hasn't been publicly released yet. If you're curious, give us a call at (615) 823-1555 and we'll keep you in the loop as soon as leasing or sales details are announced..
Barton's Mill (Lebanon): New Construction in a Fast-Growing Submarket
Barton's Mill is a growing new-home community in Lebanon by M/I Homes, positioned for buyers who want more space while still staying within reach of Nashville.
Current published community information includes:
- Floor plans roughly 1,721—2,884 square feet
- Advertised pricing beginning around $399,990 (final pricing varies by plan, lot selection, and upgrades)
Lebanon continues to see steady demand thanks to its accessibility, ongoing commercial growth, and the value gap compared to many closer-in Nashville submarkets. New construction communities like Barton's Mill tend to appeal to both first-time buyers and move-up buyers looking for newer homes, functional layouts, and a neighborhood environment.
Curious About Any of These?
If any of these developments are on your radar, whether you want updates on timing, nearby inventory, or what the surrounding market is doing, reach out to The Anderson Group. We'll share the most current details and help you compare options based on your goals.
Call us at (615) 823-1555.
Sources: City Now Next, MI Homes, The Business Journals