BISWIRE/Sept. 23, 2026 — Nashville gets the headlines, but some of Tennessee’s most compelling commercial real estate opportunities are emerging in the markets beyond the city. On Oct. 15, Bisnow will bring together developers, investors, brokers and other CRE professionals for Beyond Nashville: Exploring CRE Opportunities in Knoxville, Franklin, and Chattanooga, taking place at Embassy Suites by Hilton Franklin Cool Springs.

The event will examine the deals, development, demand and capital reshaping Knoxville, Franklin and Chattanooga, providing attendees with an opportunity to better understand the opportunities and challenges defining these rapidly evolving markets.

Attendees will hear from industry leaders about investment activity, tenant demand, development pipelines, capital sources, design-build trends and the factors driving growth across Tennessee’s secondary markets. The program will also explore what Nashville-focused investors should know before entering these markets.

The event will feature the following panels:

From Oak Ridge to the Waterfront: How Knoxville Became East Tennessee's CRE Story to Watch

• Knoxville's Community Development Corporation

• TDK Companies

• City of Knoxville

• Southern Building Group

Cool Springs and Beyond: What Franklin's Next Decade of Growth Actually Looks Like

• Skanska

• Southstar

• Studio 8 Design

• Fidelity (Moderator)

River City Rising: The Deals, Districts, and Capital Reshaping Chattanooga's Skyline

• River City Company

• Vision Hospitality Group

• Smith Gee Studio

The event will also feature a keynote from Dr. Ken Moore, Mayor of Franklin, providing attendees with a look at the city's leadership and growth.

Key takeaways will include which asset classes are attracting the most activity, where capital is coming from, how tenant and end-user profiles are changing, and what investors should understand before entering Knoxville, Franklin or Chattanooga.

Beyond Nashville: Exploring CRE Opportunities in Knoxville, Franklin, and Chattanooga takes place Thursday, Oct. 15, at Embassy Suites by Hilton Franklin Cool Springs, 820 Crescent Centre Dr., Franklin, TN 37067.

The event is supported by sponsors Fidelity National Title Group, HiFi AV, Miller & Martin, Smith Gee Studio, Southern Building Group and Studio 8 Design.

For more information and to register, visit the Beyond Nashville: Exploring CRE Opportunities in Knoxville, Franklin, and Chattanooga event page.

For all questions regarding content, speaker recommendations or sponsorship opportunities, please email liz.baker@bisnow.com.