Join us for a walking tour through Nashville’s SoBro, Southbank, and Rolling Mill Hill neighborhoods as we explore how these districts along the Cumberland River continue to fuel the city’s growth. This multi-stop tour will highlight past, present, and future of development along the Southbank corridor, showcasing the projects that have transformed the area into a vibrant place to live, work, and play. Along the way, you’ll hear from private developers and public liaisons who have been instrumental in shaping these neighborhoods. From the history of Rolling Mill Hill to the rapid growth of SoBro and the investments launching Southbank’s future, this tour offers a unique perspective on the evolution of the riverfront. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the developments already in place, the partnerships that made them possible, and the opportunities ahead. This tour is an inspiring look at how collaboration and innovation are transforming Nashville’s core.

Tour North Nashville, exploring the intersection of history, culture, preservation, and development in one of the city’s most significant Black neighborhoods. This tour will visit a range of projects that highlight North Nashville’s resilience and innovation—from affordable housing at varying scales, to the campuses of North Nashville’s HBCUs, to small-scale community-led developments, and large-scale Metro Nashville transportation initiatives. North Nashville’s strength is rooted in a long history of confronting challenges—from the displacement caused by urban renewal, to resisting unwanted neighborhood changes, to rebuilding in the wake of the 2020 tornado. While these projects differ in size, funding, and scope, each share a common goal: advancing grassroots development that prioritizes community identity and resists the pressures of gentrification. This tour offers ULI professionals an opportunity to see firsthand how design and investment can honor cultural heritage while shaping a more equitable future.

East Nashville has long been a magnet for artists, a launchpad for small businesses, and a neighborhood known for embracing innovation—whether through detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs), urban farming, road diets, or bike lanes. Despite facing multiple tornadoes, East Nashville has shown remarkable resilience, adapting zoning codes and reworking its streets for multimodal use while preserving its historic character and unique sense of place. 

This tour will explore East Nashville’s historic neighborhoods and its vibrant core at Five Points. Participants will visit several ULI Nashville award-winning projects, including two developments impacted by the 2020 tornado that were restored and revitalized. The tour will also highlight adaptive reuse and rehabilitation projects that embody the district’s artistic spirit—from a church transformed into a boutique hotel to a former car wash reimagined as a hub for pop-up food stalls.