NewsSeptember 22, 2026
State Fast-Tracks $160 Million Redevelopment of Downtown Land
Photo: AI-generated imageTennessee is accelerating plans to redevelop five state-owned properties along Rosa L. Parks Boulevard, a stretch of downtown valued at more than $160 million.
The properties sit just blocks from the Bicentennial Capitol Mall and the Farmers' Market, an area many visitors pass through en route to downtown attractions.
No firm timeline or specific plans have been announced yet, but the fast-tracked designation signals the state wants movement soon on what could reshape a visible corridor near the Capitol.