The Commercial Appeal by Ellen Chamberlain

April 22, 2025

An Oregon-based drive-thru coffee chain is looking to make its mark in the local market with its first Shelby County location expected to open sometime this summer.  A 1,027-square-foot Dutch Bros Coffee Shop is under construction at 1181 West Poplar Avenue within Collierville’s notable Schilling Farms mixed-use development area.  The drive-thru coffee shop, which is being built just to the west of Truist Bank, will share a driveway through the bank parking lot.

Cole Beeson is the regional operator for the Dutch Bros Coffee in Collierville. Beeson, whose family will be moving from Oregon to Tennessee, has worked for the company for the past seven years.  Beeson has been part of Dutch Bros Coffee’s travel staff, which opens up new locations in different states.  He said Collierville is part of the company’s growth plan.  The company currently has 1,000 locations across 18 states, including 28 locations in Tennessee.

“The company in general, we’re expanding a lot and we’re opening a lot of locations,” Beeson said. “We really strive to open up in any area that we can strive in.  When we were looking at the Greater Memphis area, it kind of felt natural that Collierville is the place where we can first open up, make some amazing drinks and build some big smiles.”

Alissan Speidel, an external communications representative for Dutch Bros Coffee, said the company currently didn’t have any information to share regarding opening other locations in the Memphis area.  The Dutch Bros Coffee in Collierville will include two drive-through lanes that can be accessed by Poplar Avenue and Schilling Boulevard East.  It will also include a walk-up window for customers, but no indoor seating.

While Beeson didn’t provide a specific hiring count for the Dutch Bros Coffee in Collierville, he said a typical location usually has 30 to 50 employees.  As for the menu, Beeson said Dutch Bros Coffee, which was established in 1992, specializes in making a variety of drinks, including coffee, smoothies, teas, lemonade and energy drinks such as its exclusive Dutch Bros Rebel energy drink.

Dutch Bros Coffee is also known for making strong contributions to the communities it services.  According to its website, each year Dutch Bros Coffee dedicates a day in May called “Drink One for Dane” to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association to end Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in honor of co-founder Dane Boersma following his diagnosis and fight with ALS.  Boersma passed away in 2009.

“The thing we feel will separate us from other competitors is that we have a huge variety of different drinks that are all hand crafted by our “broistas,” which is our spin on baristas.  They are completely customizable meaning we have a huge menu, including both caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages,” Beeson said.  “But the other thing that really separates us is the culture of our company.  We are super big on our relationships and putting back in the community, whether doing local giveback days at each of our locations in hopes to serve our community in whatever capacity we can.  It’s kind of our blueprint for helping the community.”

The Boyle Investment Company announced that they have acquired the 100,000-square-foot Meridian Building. The building which is located at Meridian Cool Springs is set to feature both office and retail spaces.

Williamson County property records report the sale as $19.5 million.

“The purchase of 3000 Meridian allows us to strengthen our presence in Cool Springs, an area that continues to see tremendous growth and evolution,” said Director of Office Properties and Partner Thomas McDaniel.

Boyle Investment Company first opened their doors to its Nashville office in 2001. Since then, the Memphis-based company has rapidly expanded and now owns and manages almost four million square feet of office and retail space, as well as a projected 5 million square feet in the development and planning stages. The investment group currently owns or manages projects in communities such as Berry Farms, McEwen Northside, Meridian Cool Springs, CityPark Brentwood, and Capital View.

“As demand continues, we are proud to play a role in shaping the future of Williamson County’s dynamic business landscape,” McDaniel said.

Formerly known as the PICA Building, the building was developed by Boyle in 2009 as a build-to-suit, to be both owned and occupied by the Podiatry Insurance Company of America (PICA).

Additionally, the 60-acre mixed-use district plans to feature 70,000 square feet of specialty retail, fitness and dining options along with three onsite hotels.

The 3000 Meridian acquisition comes as Boyle invests more than $20 million into enhancements across Meridian Cool Springs, reinforcing its long-term vision for the district. Boyle recently unveiled two public green spaces within the district and welcomed a curated mix of businesses, including Little Hats Italian Market, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, Alloy Personal Training and First National Bank of Middle Tennessee.

This article originally ran in the Tennessean.

The Commercial Appeal by Corey Davis

April 7, 2025

More new housing is being planned for a major mixed-use development in Collierville.  A preliminary site plan for 246 multi-family residential units at the Water Tower District at Schilling Farms were approved by a 4-1 vote by the Collierville Planning Commission on Thursday.  Charles Green cast the dissenting vote, while Alderman John Stamps, who serves as the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen liaison on the planning commission, recused himself.  The units will be on 13.13 acres as part of Phase 2 of the Water Tower District at Schilling Farms, which is located on the west side of Schilling Boulevard West and south of Poplar Avenue.

What will be included in phase 2 of the Water Tower District at Schilling Farms?

The 246 apartment units will consist of 132 one-bedroom units, 58 two-bedroom units and 56 three-bedroom units.  Amenities will include a clubhouse, mail room, storage room and bike storage.  In addition, the phase will also include a dog park located at the southwest corner of the lot, a community pool and two lawn areas.  There is not any proposed retail space in Phase 2 unlike Phase 1 of the Water Tower District, according to staff reports.   Additionally, there are 508 parking spaces proposed throughout the development, including surface parking, street parking, detached/attached garages, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant spaces and electric vehicle parking spaces.

What’s next for Phase 2 of the Water District at Schilling Farms?

Plans for Phase 2 of the Water Tower District at Schilling Farms will go in front of the Design Review Commission on April 10 and then be on the Collierville Board of Aldermen agenda on April 28.

How many residential units will Water Tower District include?

Phases 1 and 2 at the Water Tower District will include a combined 505 residential units.  Phase 1 of the Water Tower District was approved in 2021 by the Collierville Board of Aldermen and is under construction. The first phase consists of 259 residential units and 2,193 square feet of retail space on 14.83 acres.  The two phases will bring the total multifamily units within the Schilling Farms Planned Development to 1,685 units, which is 40 units below the maximum allowable of 1,725 units, according to staff reports.  The Schilling Farms Planned Development was approved by the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen in 1991 with amendments in 1995, 1997, and 2009.

CityPark will welcome the first Tennessee location of AI-powered skincare studio GLO30 Skincare to the 33-acre mixed-use district in early April. This innovative approach to skincare is doctor-founded and female-led, offering facials that blend medical science with customized, seasonally adapted treatments for all skin types and concerns.

“We are honored to be the first home for GLO30 Skincare in Tennessee,” said Grant Kinnett, Retail Leasing Lead at Boyle Investment Company. “CityPark is quickly becoming a destination for leisure and wellness, and we believe GLO30’s revolutionary approach to skincare will appeal to visitors and office workers alike.”

GLO30 Skincare offers a revolutionary membership model, delivering high-end, results-driven skincare that is both accessible and convenient. At the core of every treatment is GLO30’s cutting-edge AI technology, which evaluates each member’s skin to tailor personalized facials that evolve with their unique needs. In addition to monthly facials, GLO30 provides a comprehensive range of services, including filler microinfusion, Botox, laser treatments and targeted solutions for a variety of skincare goals, ensuring every client experiences their best skin year-round.

“I like to say that I’m not in the skincare business, but the emotional well-being business,” said Sanna Danley, GLO30 franchise owner. “I look forward to providing the Brentwood community with the opportunity to care for themselves in a new, accessible way. Also, CityPark is a respected, well-known, welcoming community, and that is so important for our first location in Tennessee.”

GLO30 Skincare is the latest addition to CityPark’s roster of restaurants and retail, which includes other health and wellness-focused brands like F45 Training, Mimosa Nail Bar, high-end massage experience Squeeze and more. CityPark is developed by Boyle Investment Company.

To learn more, visit cityparkbrentwood.com and glo30.com.

This article originally ran in the Williamson Source.

CityPark Brentwood will welcome the first Tennessee location of AI-powered skincare studio GLO30 Skincare to the 33-acre mixed-use district in early April. This innovative approach to skincare is doctor-founded and female-led, offering facials that blend medical science with customized, seasonally adapted treatments for all skin types and concerns.

“We are honored to be the first home for GLO30 Skincare in Tennessee,” said Grant Kinnett, Retail Leasing Lead at Boyle Investment Company. “CityPark is quickly becoming a destination for leisure and wellness, and we believe GLO30’s revolutionary approach to skincare will appeal to visitors and office workers alike.”

GLO30 Skincare offers a revolutionary membership model, delivering high-end, results-driven skincare that is both accessible and convenient. At the core of every treatment is GLO30’s cutting-edge AI technology, which evaluates each member’s skin to tailor personalized facials that evolve with their unique needs. In addition to monthly facials, GLO30 provides a comprehensive range of services, including filler microinfusion, Botox, laser treatments and targeted solutions for a variety of skincare goals, ensuring every client experiences their best skin year-round.

“I like to say that I’m not in the skincare business, but the emotional well-being business,” said Sanna Danley, GLO30 franchise owner. “I look forward to providing the Brentwood community with the opportunity to care for themselves in a new, accessible way. Also, CityPark is a respected, well-known, welcoming community, and that is so important for our first location in Tennessee.”

GLO30 Skincare is the latest addition to CityPark’s roster of restaurants and retail, which includes other health and wellness-focused brands like F45 Training, Mimosa Nail Bar, high-end massage experience Squeeze and more. CityPark is developed by Boyle Investment Company.

To learn more, visit cityparkbrentwood.com and glo30.com.

About CityPark

CityPark Brentwood is a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly mixed-use community located in the central business and retail district of Brentwood, Tenn. The 33-acre CityPark is composed of 500,000 square feet spread among eight office buildings, and 40,000 square feet of retail and restaurant amenities. The property is strategically situated on Franklin Road, for optimal access and visibility.

This article originally ran in FranklinIs.

Collierville Magazine

By Catherine Eakin & David Tankersly

Family is the name of the game for three local developers and real estate professionals:  Allen Green of John Green Realtors, Karen and Reggie Garner, Jr. of Magnolia Homes, and Gary Thompson of Boyle Investment Company.  They all work for companies that see employees and clients as part of their extended family, and they understand that families are the fabric of strong communities. It’s what Collierville is all about.  From a best-in-class school system, notable public safety services, and a deep well of amenities like parks, a modern hospital, plentiful restaurants and shopping, families have always been an inherent part of the Collierville story.

On the commercial side of development, the increased mixed-use construction in the Schilling Farms area is both impressive and encouraging.  For an expert perspective on this development, look no further than Gary Thompson of Boyle Investment Company.  After obtaining his degree in landscape architecture and a brief period of consulting roles, Thompson started full-time with Boyle in 1995.  It’s been a successful relationship ever since.

Boyle is proud of the reputation they’ve built as one of the premier commercial and residential development firms in the area.  They consistently look to construct long-lasting buildings for their clients and in the process establish sound business relationships.  Their motto, “Building Communities Since 1933” is fitting.

Thompson embraces the idea of building communities.  He and Boyle have been involved in the development of Schilling Farms since the early 1990s.  Thompson adds, “It was a period that saw Collierville become one of the fastest-growing communities in Tennessee.  The steady growth of the area has been great for Boyle and the diverse group of companies that are now located at Schilling Farms.  Mueller Industries has found a home there, as has IMC Logistics, who moved their world headquarters there in 2022.  SOB (South of Beale Restaurant), Rotolos, and Crumbl Cookies are all part of their new development at Poplar and Schilling Farms.  Boyle continues to pursue new home, dining and shopping sites within Schilling Farms.

“Mixed-use developments permit us to do some really cool stuff that is supported by this walkable community,” Thompson says.  “you can pick up your kid from daycare and run them across the street to the orthodontist, then return them to daycare or take them home.  It’s sort of a one-stop shop.  It functions really, really well.” It’s an ideal layout for families, having most amenities located within a quick drive or comfortable walk, and it’s a concept that will find an expanded use in Collierville.

“#1 Ice Cream on the Planet” to Celebrate Franklin Location with Giveaways, Ribbon-Cutting

We’ll all scream for ice cream as Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream opens its first location in Franklin with a series of fun events on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at the popular Meridian Cool Springs development just off Carothers Parkway.

The Grand Opening celebration starts at noon at 990 Meridian Boulevard in Franklin. The day will be filled with special promotions and giveaways as patrons enjoy Handel’s wide variety of hand-crafted ice cream flavors. The first 50 people in line will receive a $100 gift card.

On Friday, Oct. 25, Williamson Inc. will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon to officially welcome Handel’s to the Franklin community.

“I can’t wait to introduce Handel’s to Franklin residents,” said Matt Higgins, owner of Handel’s Ice Cream Cool Springs. “With more than 48 flavors offered daily and 140-plus rotating seasonal flavors, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.”

Complete with a walk-up window for customers, Handel’s will reside in the jewel box building on Meridian Cools Springs’ recently completed The Green, which sits near the corner of Carothers and Meridian Blvd. The ice cream shop will feature a stunning mural honoring the city of Franklin by renowned muralist Eric “Mobe” Bass (@mobeoner). The mural continues an unofficial collaboration between Boyle Investment Company (developers of Meridian Cool Springs) and Mobe, whose work can be found at multiple Boyle-owned properties in and around Nashville.

A 5,000-square-foot public green space with comfortable outdoor seating will connect Handel’s to Little Hats Italian Market, a Germantown-based eatery set to open its first Franklin location in Meridian Cool Springs this winter. The highly accessible, mixed-use district welcomes working professionals, visitors and area residents to step outside and enjoy all that Meridian Cool Springs has to offer.

“Handel’s grand opening represents the continued growth and diversity of retail and restaurant offerings at Meridian Cool Springs,” said Mark Traylor, Director of Retail at Boyle. “We’re proud to play a role in bringing a nearly 80 year old beloved brand to Franklin. We look forward to seeing the community enjoy all that wonderful Handel’s ice cream in a relaxing and beautiful park setting.”

To be the first to know about upcoming openings and exciting offers, follow Meridian Cool Springs on Instagram.

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Nashville Italian-Style Market and Deli Sets Sights on Williamson County

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (5/22/2024) – Little Hats Italian Market – a beloved Italian-style market and deli in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood – will bring its gourmet sandwiches, housemade pastas and imported Italian specialties to Williamson County this fall as it opens a new location at Meridian Cool Springs, the popular mixed-used district conveniently situated off of I-65.

Little Hats will join Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream at the highly anticipated new 990 Meridian Boulevard location, currently being built at the entrance to Meridian Cool Springs off of Carothers Parkway. The two eateries will be connected by an expansive green space, providing Meridian Cool Springs professionals and visitors with an inviting area to gather, steps away from the district’s Class A office buildings, three on-site hotels and other restaurant and retail offerings.

“There’s a lot of intention behind each addition to Meridian Cool Springs,” said Mark Traylor, Director of Retail at Boyle. “Little Hats is such a unique offering, and will not only enhance the onsite experience for those who work within the district but also deliver a new and distinctive dining concept to the greater community.”

Construction is happening now on Little Hats’ 4,700-square-foot full-service restaurant, Handel’s 1,400-square-foot jewel box building and their shared 5,000-square-foot public green, which will be activated as early as this summer with events for the Meridian Cool Springs community.

Known for their handmade pasta and sandwiches, Little Hats’ menu boasts traditional Italian dishes like Bolognese & Pappardelle and Cacio e pepe alongside everything from Mortadella muffulettas and meatball subs to cannolis, tiramisu and ricotta cheesecake. Their market offers some of the very best cheeses, meats and Italian specialty food items curated from renowned producers.

“Our passion for good food and a welcoming atmosphere is at the heart of everything we do,” said Andrew Dodd, Operating Partner of Little Hats “We’re excited to bring the delicious dishes and curated goods that our customers know and love to Meridian Cool Springs, a location that echoes our love for the community.”

The addition of Little Hats Market marks a continued collaboration between Boyle Investment Company and Nashville-based restaurant group Fresh Hospitality. Seven of the group’s popular restaurant brands call Boyle properties home, including Biscuit Love and Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe at Boyle’s Berry Farms property in Franklin and 55 South and Waldo’s Chicken & Beer at Boyle’s CityPark property in Brentwood.

“In partnering with Fresh Hospitality to bring sought-after concepts like Little Hats to our properties, we’re able to appeal to the wide-ranging interests of customers and diversify the eating and gathering spots available to the local communities we’re proud to be a part of,” said Grant Kinnett, VP of Retail at Boyle.

To be the first to know about the grand opening of Little Hats Italian Market and Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream at Meridian Cool Springs, follow Meridian Cool Springs on Instagram or visit meridiancoolsprings.com.

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Meridian Cool Springs

Meridian Cool Springs is a vibrant, 60-acre mixed-use development located in the Cool Springs area of Franklin, TN. Meridian is a truly unique development in that it delivers the conveniences of an urban mixed-use atmosphere to a traditionally suburban area with 900,000 SF of office space and over 70,000 SF of retail & restaurant space, including three on-site hotels. The project’s pedestrian friendly design allows for a very productive workday, with the convenience of offices, retail, restaurants, and hotels all within walking distance via attractive tree-lined streets.

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• Williamson County Source
• FranklinIs
• Nashville Today
• Nashville Business Journal

Restaurant and cocktail bar concept by Omaha’s Flagship Restaurant Group is currently the country’s largest sushi restaurant group running a sustainably sourced seafood program in partnership with the prestigious Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch.

Franklin location marks concept’s second foray in the Nashville market and restaurant group’s 45^th opening.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MARCH 25, 2024 – Omaha-based Flagship Restaurant Group, a leading hospitality group with over 45 restaurants in its portfolio in more than a dozen markets, ranging from Phoenix to Chicago, Denver and Austin, today opened Blue Sushi Sake Grill Franklin at McEwen Northside, the walkable, urban community in the core of Cool Springs, one of the most desirable and thriving retail markets in the country. The restaurant comes to Franklin just two years after the success of the concept’s Fifth + Broadway (Nashville) location. Blue Sushi Sake Grill is Flagship Restaurant Group’s marquee restaurant concept that first came on the dining scene in Omaha in 2002 and now has locations in cities all around the country. The brand and its owners (Nick Hogan, Tom Allisma, Anthony Hitchcock, Tony Gentile) are fully committed to serving quality fare while making a positive impact on the world’s oceans. Flagship Restaurant Group prides themselves on their sustainability efforts, as part of their Conscious Earth mission, and the Blue Sushi Sake Grill concept is currently the country’s LARGEST sushi restaurant group running a sustainably sourced seafood program in partnership with the prestigious Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch. They also offer one of the broadest Vegan sushi menus in the country.

The Concept

Blue Sushi Sake Grill transforms the sushi experience by merging responsibly sourced seafood with creative ingredients and bold flavors. Guests will arrive to the restaurant to find interior design inspired by Japanese cues filtered through a non-traditional, American lens. From a backlit collage of a massive Godzilla (largest in Blue Sushi Sake Grill’s 20+ year history) in the lounge area to large geisha murals on the building’s exterior, created by local muralist Eric “Mobe” Bass, the team has reimagined important symbols of Japan that embody heritage, culture and hospitality. In the dining room, guests will find wave patterns with cherry blossoms inspired by Japanese prints, overhead, and a white lantern wall. Throughout the dining room and lounge, red lantern clouds hang from the ceiling and hand-finished tables that are inspired by carts found in the Tokyo fish markets, custom painted with Kanji characters, await guests. Guests will find floor to ceiling windows, with views of the surrounding destination, on two sides of the space. The restaurant was designed by Design Collective Nashville in collaboration with Flagship Restaurant Group.

Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing: Brand Commitment

The restaurant’s menus are fully transparent and include sourcing details about every single menu item that is available to guests. From Bigeye Tuna that hails from Hawaii to Dutch Yellowtail from the Netherlands and Blue Crab from Nicaragua, the Flagship Restaurant Group and Blue Sushi Sake Grill team have made it their mission, through their “Conscious Earth” program, to educate diners about the quality of food they serve, their commitment to responsible sourcing and their ongoing partnerships with the leaders in sustainability like the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch and non-profit organizations focused on animal welfare.

The Menus

Guests of the restaurant can expect a variety of creative dishes throughout Blue Sushi Sake Grill’s happy hour, lunch, and dinner menus which also include a multitude of gluten-free and vegan items. On the small, medium and large plates section, diners will find items such as Crispy Brussels Sprouts tossed in creamy lemon miso sauce and toasted cashews, the River Rock Beef featuring all-natural beef tenderloin, served on sizzling rocks with jalapeno ponzu and yuzu kosho, the brand’s signature Tuna Tower and the Ceviche, made with tilapia, white shrimp, lime juice, cucumber, cherry tomato, avocado, cilantro, sweet onion, jalapeno salsa, wonton crisps, togarashi and chili oil. Specialty nigiri and sashimi dishes include the Cherry Bomb featuring bigeye tuna on top of rice tempura, topped with serrano, sriracha, togarashi and ponzu sauce, and the Yellowtail Serrano, featuring yellowtail, cilantro, serrano and ponzu sauce. The Maki menu includes everything from raw to cooked rolls, like the Godzilla Bomb, Spanish Fly, the Snow White and the Vegan “Cowgirl” roll made with pickle vegan tempura, sriracha-fried onion rings, BBQ paper, vegan mayo and tonkatsu sauce. Their Vegan menu includes over 15 creative maki rolls, specialty dishes ranging from Tofu Lettuce Wraps to the Kaluna Crispy Rice Cake topped with avocado, spicy plant-based tuna, scallion and ponzu sauce, and a selection of nigiri, including seaweed caviar and Unami BBQ eggplant eel.

And last, but not least, beverage enthusiasts will find unique cocktails and zero-proof libations throughout the menu, like the Kokuto Whiskey, made with Legent Bourbon, Japanese Black Sugar, Sansho-Infused Angostura and Orange, the signature White Peach Daiquiri crafted with Bacardi Rum, White Peach, Lime, Sparkling Peach Sake and Peach Boba and the Hapa Highball, consisting of Toki Japanese Whiskey, Pineapple, Yuzu and Bubbles. The restaurant also offers unique selections of sake and Japanese Whisky, as well as some of the leading names in beer and wine.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill is open:

• Monday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Friday and Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Happy Hour:

• Monday – Saturday: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday: All day

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MCEWEN NORTH SIDE 

McEwen Northside is an inviting urban experience in the vibrant Cool Springs area of Franklin, Tennessee. The unique 45-acre mixed-use environment will include approximately 750,000 square feet of Class A office space, 113,000 square feet of restaurants and specialty retail, a 150-room business-class hotel, 770 luxury apartments, and upwards of 10 acres of beautifully designed green spaces to seamlessly connect the community.

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The city of Gallatin is partnering with a prominent Tennessee developer to transform its downtown.

Gallatin, Tenn. (3/11/2024) –Boyle Investment Co. has been tapped by city officials to redevelop Gallatin’s downtown square and create a new city hall.

“Gallatin’s downtown square is a premier destination for both residents and visitors, embodying the heartbeat of our community,” Gallatin Mayor Paige Brown said in a news release. “Recognizing a shared vision among residents and city leaders to build up instead of out, we aim to revitalize and reinvest in our city’s core.”

Plans for the proposed development, which will take over two city-owned blocks, includes a “major brand” hotel, residential units, open green spaces and retail and restaurant space.

The project is expected to generate over $40 million in property tax revenue over 20 years and have a $261 million economic impact during its construction phase. It is also expected to create more than 300 permanent jobs in the city.

“Citizens and city leaders have asked for years that we focus on revitalizing our downtown — and that is exactly what we’re proposing,” Rosemary Bates, interim executive director of Gallatin Economic Development Agency, said in a release. “We owe it to our citizens and future generations to explore a project of this magnitude — a project that will leave a lasting legacy of progress and prosperity in Gallatin.”

Memphis-based Boyle Investment Co. opened its Nashville office in 2001, and has experienced tremendous growth in the past 20 years, now owning and managing almost 4 million square feet of office and retail space, as well as a projected five million square feet in the development and planning stages.

Boyle is responsible for many major Middle Tennessee developments including Berry Farms, McEwen Northside, Meridian Cool Springs and Capitol View.

“This collaboration is deeply personal for me since I have close family ties to the city and much of my family has called Gallatin home for generations. I want this development to reflect the spirit of the city that my family continues to cherish,” Jeff Haynes, managing partner at Boyle, said in the release. “As Gallatin grows, we’re honored to partner with the city to provide public spaces where people can connect, build community and continue to be the best neighbors they can be.”

Boyle has proposed a conceptual site plan, but the city will conduct multiple site and parking studies before the project is approved. The study is anticipated to take up to a year to complete.

A proposed memorandum of understanding that allows Gallatin to conduct a feasibility study with Boyle will go before the Gallatin City Council for approval on March 12.

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The Daily Memphian

By Sophia Surrett

Five years after receiving a tax increment financing incentive, the project to upgrade the Poplar Avenue corridor is being launched.

The first phase of the project is a facelift along Ridgeway Road and Shady Grove Road between Park Place Centre and Briarcrest.

The project is being directed by the not-for-profit Poplar Corridor Business District Association of Owners using tax increment financing the group was awarded in 2018 from the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County.

“The association is really excited about kicking off the first project and the TIF and the impact it is going to have on the neighborhood,” said Les Binkley, president of the association and a senior vice president at Boyle Investment Co.

The TIF, which takes future property taxes to finance and build infrastructure, will finance the project to enhance and continue to develop the Poplar Corridor Business District.

The five-year gap between the TIF’s approval and the project’s start was due to the association wanting the TIF to accrue money before starting construction.

“We are doing more of a pay-as-you-go model instead of an upfront financing event that then uses all the future TIF revenues,” Binkley said. “Waiting a period allowed us to see what was actually being produced so we could better plan.”

The TIF district encompasses the Poplar corridor from I-240 to Kirby Parkway. The association has several projects they want to see developed in the area over the course of the TIF:

• A mixed-use development consisting of office, retail and hotel on Briarcrest Avenue;
• An office development on International Place;
• An office development at 860 Ridge Lake Blvd;
• A senior living apartment development at 6300 Briarcrest Ave.;
• And a mixed-use development consisting of office, retail and hotel space at 5900 Poplar Ave.

EDGE vice president of operations Joann Massey said the TIF is one example of how EDGE supports “a solutions-oriented strategy” for economic development.

“EDGE’s use of this type of financing tool not only will result in infrastructure improvements within the 400-parcel TIF area but an increase in tax revenue that will ultimately flow back into our community’s general fund to help create a stronger Memphis,” Massey said.

Binkley said the association decided to do a streetscape for the first project because “the Shady Grove enhancement was an impetus for creating the whole TIF.”

“We had some concreted over medians, so we’re tearing those up and adding landscaping and aeration and doing some pedestrian crosswalks to really enhance that corridor around a lot of nice office buildings in our district,” Binkley said.

Once the streetscape enhancement project is completed in about 10 months, Binkley said the second phase will begin, depending on the cash available, interest rates and the city and county’s reappraisal of properties.

The association was formed in 2018 as an association of property owners of about 400 parcels in the Poplar Corridor Business District.

Memphis Business Journal and Nashville Business Journal

By Stephen MacLeod

Memphis-based Boyle Investment Co. is the largest owner and operator of office space in the city as the company turns 90 years old.

The company has grown to be a large land and property holder in both Memphis and Nashville. Boyle is one of the largest developers in Nashville, with millions of square feet in office and retail.

The company isn’t done growing in either market, with plans underway for additional significant developments.