Nashville's East Bank design partners tapped for construction. Here's when it starts
More key members of the team tasked with bringing the East Bank development to life have been selected, and a construction timeline is emerging.
The Fallon Company announced it will work with architecture firms HKS, Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, Gresham Smith and Morris Adjmi Architects on the hotel, residential building and accompanying retail that will be included in the first phase of East Bank development surrounding Nissan Stadium.
Construction on these first projects is projected to begin in 2026, according to a news release.
Nissan Stadium is seen behind the East Bank of the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. “This group of architects and designers represents the best of both Nashville and national talent,” said The Fallon Company's CEO Michael Fallon, in the release. “Our collective vision will shape an inclusive and vibrant neighborhood that reflects the energy and aspirations of Nashville’s East Bank.”
The Fallon Company is the master developer for about 30 acres of East Bank land owned by Metro Nashville, primarily in the area surrounding Nissan Stadium, which is currently occupied by parking lots.
The first parcel to be developed on Metro-owned East Bank land is known as Parcel C, located between the new Nissan Stadium and Shelby Avenue. The hotel planned for Parcel C1 will be designed by HKS in collaboration with Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, based in Austin.
HKS Global Practice Director for Commercial and Mixed Use Mark Buskuhl said his firm is pleased to partner with The Fallon Company.
“Our firm is proud to be partnering with The Fallon Company for the Phase 1 master planning of this landmark development as well as the design of its flagship hotel,” Buskuhl said in the release. “This site presents a rare opportunity to create a vibrant, active and connected neighborhood from the ground up — one that blends hospitality, community, and design in meaningful ways."
The design for Parcel C2, which will include a multifamily residential building, will be spearheaded by Gresham Smith in collaboration with Morris Adjmi Architects, based in New York.
“We’re thrilled to serve on Fallon’s design team alongside Morris Adjmi to help bring the first phase of the East Bank vision to life,” Gresham Smith Principal Brandon Bell said in the release. “As a local firm that’s called Nashville home for more than 50 years, we’re honored to play a role in a transformational project that will shape the future of our city.”
The news comes weeks after the Boston-based East Bank master developer announced it would partner with Elmington Capital Group on the affordable housing components of the East Bank development.
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