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What’s attracting young people, businesses and investment capital to Nashville? Highwoods’ Alex Chambers and CBRE’s Elizabeth Goodwin explain how the Music City has created a cool culture. Insights to Share:&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nashville has attracted talent and businesses due to its affordability and high quality of life.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nashville’s local government has fostered the city’s growth by &nbsp;investing in entertainment and sports, prompting a surge in related industries, as well as tech and retail.&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With growth poised to continue, driven by the influx of new residents, Nashville offers an opportunity for private investors to buy Class B office properties.

Elizabeth Goodwin is Senior Managing Director and Market Leader for Tennessee, overseeing all Advisory Services lines of business in the state, including leasing, sales, debt and structured finance, valuation, and property management. She leads CBRE’s four Tennessee offices in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. She joined CBRE in 2019 as a Director with the company’s Project Management business. 

Elizabeth Goodwin

Senior Managing Director & Tennessee Market Leader, CBRE

Highwoods develops and manages Class A workplaces in the BBDs (Best Business Districts) across the U.S. and is the largest office landlord in Nashville. Highwoods is in the business of work-placemaking and believes in creating environments that spark experiences where the best and brightest can achieve together what they cannot apart. Alex is responsible for Highwoods’ operations in the Nashville market, which consists of roughly 5.1 million sq. ft. of commercial real estate space.


Alex Chambers

Sr. Vice President and Nashville Market Leader, Highwoods

Land of Hope and Dreams: Nashville is booming. What’s next for the Music City?

What matters most right now in Commercial Real Estate. Business leaders join economic, industry and subject matter experts to share their distinct views and latest thinking. The Weekly Take is hosted by Spencer Levy, CBRE’s Senior Economic Advisor and Global Client Strategist. More at cbre.com/TheWeeklyTake