NewsSeptember 22, 2026
State Advances Plan to Redevelop Parking Lots Near the Capitol
Photo: AI-generated imageTennessee officials have taken the next step toward a major mixed-use redevelopment of state-owned parking lots near the Capitol, with housing, hotels, and retail on the table.
State officials unanimously approved moving forward with seeking developers for a large mixed-use project on state-owned parking lots near the Capitol, envisioning new hotels, retail, and housing in the heart of downtown.
While the project is years from breaking ground, it signals continued growth pressure on downtown Nashville's already-tight hotel and housing supply — worth watching for anyone tracking the city's evolving skyline.