Bell Construction celebrated the topping out of the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment (NYCE) alongside project partners and elected officials on Thursday, Sept. 18. The final beam was placed and signed during a special ceremony recognizing more than 250 local trade workers who are building the transformative campus. The 270,000-square-foot project is one of Nashville’s largest civic developments with five buildings spanning 14 acres. The facility is located on Brick Church Pike at the former site of the Al Menah Shrine Temple in North Nashville.
“For 55 years, BELL has been trusted to deliver landmark projects across Tennessee. As a local company, we are proud to build this facility with local trade partners. The dollars invested here circulate back into Nashville’s economy, supporting jobs, businesses and families in our community while delivering a campus that meets the city’s evolving needs and will serve as a resource for many years to come.”
” Eric Pyle, President of BELL Construction.
This area was chosen based on its proximity to additional resources for children and families, including attorneys, public transportation and free parking. It also has plenty of green space and courtyards for families to step away and enjoy the outdoors. Upon completion, NYCE will offer family-oriented, trauma-informed programming to young people in Middle Tennessee. In addition to hosting Davidson County Juvenile Court and pre-trial housing for justice-involved youth, NYCE will provide agency referrals for families in need of immediate support.
“This new campus will serve as a place of restoration and recovery. By providing onsite support and stability for both kids and families, we can mend the root causes of harm and transform a cycle of delinquency into a pathway of healing, education and hope.”
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell
The Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment reflects our city’s commitment to hope, dignity and support for every young person and their families. This campus is centered on rehabilitation, ensuring that accountability is paired with compassion, so youth have the chance to heal, grow and build a brighter future.
Davidson County Juvenile Court Judge Sheila Calloway
NYCE is an investment in public safety, youth rehabilitation and long-term community well-being. Research shows that comprehensive juvenile justice programs reduce recidivism and improve outcomes, ultimately preventing future incarcerations.
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