July 2025
The Nashville market is experiencing robust and diversified growth, marked by a surge in corporate relocations, infrastructure investment, and regional development.
Nashville International Airport Sets Record with 24.8 Million Annual Passengers
What This Means For You: BNA served a record-breaking 24.8 million passengers in FY 2024–25, surpassing previous highs and triggering ongoing terminal expansions – including plans to increase gate count from 54 to 70 – to meet rising demand.
The Boring Company and Tennessee Officials Unveil Plans for “Music City Loop” Tunnel from Downtown to BNA
What This Means For You: The state has advanced a zero-emissions tunnel vision with Elon Musk’s The Boring Company to connect downtown Nashville with BNA, aiming to alleviate congestion, improve transit times, and support future mobility infrastructure.
AESC Envision Begins $500M Smyrna Transformation into Energy Storage Innovation Hub
What This Means For You: AESC Envision is investing $500 million to convert its Nissan-area facility in Smyrna into a state-of-the-art energy storage battery plant, repurposing from EV batteries and adding up to 300 new jobs.
Nashville Ranks 3rd Nationally for Corporate Headquarters Relocations
What This Means For You: From 2018 to 2024, Nashville attracted 35 new corporate headquarters—placing it third in the U.S. behind only Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin—underscoring its rising status as a premier relocation destination for businesses seeking favorable tax environments, access to talent, and high quality of life.
Nashville Ranks 10th in Nation for Tech Job Growth in 2024
What This Means For You: Nashville vaulted into the top ten U.S. metros for tech job growth in 2024, adding 802 tech positions and projecting a 35% expansion in tech workforce by the end of 2025—highlighting the city’s accelerating reputation as a tech hub.
HCA TriStar Sanctions First $17.8M Freestanding ER in Pleasant View under New Law
What This Means For You: Leveraging Tennessee’s new regulatory exemption, HCA’s TriStar NorthCrest received approval to build a $17.8 million freestanding emergency room in Pleasant View, expanding urgent care access in Nashville’s northern suburbs .
Arctiq Relocates U.S. Headquarters to Brentwood, Strengthening Tech Presence
What This Means For You: Cloud and cybersecurity solutions provider Arctiq has moved its U.S. headquarters from California to Brentwood, establishing a strategic base in the Nashville area and reinforcing local growth in tech infrastructure.
Nashville Suburb, Nolensville, Ranks 10th in U.S. Population Growth
What This Means For You: According to StorageCafe, Nolensville ranks 10th fastest-growing U.S. city with population up 137% and home prices increasing 120% to $808,000 average. Spring Hill also grew 70%, ranking 57th nationally in population growth.
InLight Real Estate Breaks Ground on 388K sq ft AirPark West Industrial Project Near BNA
What This Means For You: Florida-based InLight Real Estate is launching its first Nashville project: a nearly 400,000 square‑foot industrial development near Nashville International Airport (BNA).
Sushi by Scratch to Debut Omakase Experience As Nashville’s First Michelin‑Starred Restaurant
What This Means For You: Nashville is set to welcome Sushi by Scratch, a Michelin‑starred omakase restaurant offering a 16-course tasting menu downtown—marking a milestone in the city’s culinary scene.
