Nashville Construction and Development

A Deep Dive into the Major Projects, Challenges and Opportunities in Building the Music City's Next Big CRE Hits

Event Ended On: Tuesday October 21 2025

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Speakers and Panels

From Capital to Concrete: Understanding the Permitting, Planning, and Financing to Get a Project off the Ground

Ryan Keane

SVP, Vastland Company

Adam Hicks

VP, Preconstruction, Skanska

Kyle Verhasselt

SVP, Acquisitions, Origin Investments

Mike Cimorelli

President, TI Builders

Emily Trapani

Head of Sales, Google Fiber

Beatrice Pieri

EVP, Municipal Inspection Partners

Moderator

Bill Herbert

Shareholder, Winstead

Shovel-Ready: What It Takes to Build and Develop Nashville's Cityscape

Scott Black

SVP, Bristol Development

John Sweeney

SVP, Tourbineau Real Estate Partners

Dan Venard

Director, Construction and Development, T2 Investments

Chad Vasquez

Director, Real Estate, Greystar

Alex Sanders

Alex Sanders, Jr. is a visionary leader and accomplished real estate executive with a proven track record of delivering complex projects and driving growth across diverse markets across the United States and internationally. His work spans urban neighborhoods in cities such as Chicago, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Currently serving as the CEO of Pinnacle Construction and Development Partners, headquartered in Nashville, TN, Alex spearheads the company’s strategic vision, operational growth, and innovative development initiatives. His leadership emphasizes fostering key industry partnerships, reducing reliance on subcontractors, and expanding Pinnacle’s presence across industrial, healthcare, multifamily, and higher education sectors. Alex is deeply committed to helping individuals and teams grow to their full potential. His leadership philosophy centers on building strong teams, creating opportunities, and driving projects that positively transform communities. With a passion for empowering others, Alex also serves on multiple non-profit boards, reflecting his dedication to community engagement and sustainable development. Alex’s extensive career includes executive roles at industry-leading firms such as Mortenson and RM Companies, where he successfully delivered large-scale projects and implemented strategies that enhanced market share and operational efficiency. His portfolio of developments spans multiple asset types, including student housing, multifamily, office, and mixed-use real estate. He holds a Master’s degree in Real Estate and Development from Georgetown University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from North Carolina A&T State University, graduating cum laude. Outside of his professional endeavors, Alex has a passion for vintage timepieces, valuing their timeless craftsmanship

Pinnacle Construction Partners

CEO

Alex Sanders

CEO, Pinnacle Construction Partners

Moderator

Mia Keller

Vice President, Development, The Pizzuti Companies

Remarks

Jason Snyder

Senior Program Manager, EnergyRight

Why You Can't Miss this Conference

What You'll Learn:

What asset classes in and around Nashville are receiving funding and investment interest/appetite for building starts, and what's fueling the confidence and subsequent demand
What are the unique challenges and opportunities in building in and around Nashville, from costs of raw materials to labor constraints
What policies are being considered to continue Nashville's development boom - or, what zoning or permitting changes are developers and owners looking for to ease construction starts
What new players are entering Nashville's CRE market, and how are their projects influencing Nashville's robust development pipeline
What new innovations, such as technological integration, conversions, modular, and more are construction firms considering for projects - and, why they may or may not be viable for Nashville's cityscape
How collaboration among developers, investors, and other stakeholders contribute to a more comprehensive and effective approach to successful projects and mitigating risks in Nashville's real estate development

How You'll do More Business: Despite construction starts slowing in the latter half of 2024, interest in building and developing in and around Nashville remains strong. While Nashville may lag behind other markets such as Dallas for construction starts and projects, the Music City boasts the most hotel openings and new projects in 2025 second only to New York City. But what other asset classes are builders and developers bullish to add to the city's pipeline? Join Bisnow as we bring together the city's most active developers, builders, political officials, and more as we unpack what asset classes are ripe for CRE opportunities in the Music City -- and how you can get in on the action.

Who Attends:

Connect and Network with Nashville's top developers, owners, investors, general contractors, financial institutions, government officials and more!

Why You Should Attend:

Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us!

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Venue

Hilton Nashville Downtown
121 Fourth Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37201

Ballroom: Bredesen, Mezzanine Level

Parking Information:

$30 Event Valet Parking

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:15 AM	Registration, Networking, and Breakfast
9:15 AM 10:00 AM	From Capital to Concrete: Understanding the Permitting, Planning, and Financing to Get a Project off the Ground
10:00 AM 10:45 AM	Shovel-Ready: What It Takes to Build and Develop Nashville's Cityscape
10:45 AM 11:30 AM	More Networking!

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