Mayor Freddie O’Connell has officially signed a pivotal piece of Metro Council-approved legislation that will guide the transformation of the massive East Bank scrapyard site into a premiere Nashville urban neighborhood. The legislation, which was unanimously approved by the Metro Planning Commission and the Metro Council, incorporates The East Bend development site into the Downtown Code, marking a generational milestone in the reclamation of Nashville’s riverfront.
East Bend adds an additional 47-acres of (actively) planned redevelopment along the East Bank of the Cumberland River. It is located next to the upcoming East Point redevelopment site by Fallon, as well as the upcoming TPAC and new Nissan Stadium. Slide the image below to see the evolution.
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“We need a district where families with children of all ages and those seeking a different alternative in entertainment and living can thrive. For more than 70 years, this site has stood apart from the progress happening around it, and for just as long, Nashvillians have believed in what it could be, someday,” said David Byerley, Chairman and CEO of ARRT Global, the organizer of TEB, LLC.
“Today represents a major step toward delivering on that shared vision. We are committed to creating a vibrant, welcoming neighborhood where families feel a true sense of belonging, anchored by meaningful community assets like a future children’s museum and designed with intention at every step.”
Early plans for The East Bend include a mix of residential offerings, neighborhood retail, public green space, and cultural amenities and entertainment. Project leaders confirm they are already in advanced discussions with several community-focused uses, including what would be Nashville’s first dedicated children’s museum.
With the rezoning complete, the project will now move into detailed planning, design, and continued community engagement. Developers are in talks with many end users and co-developers about curating this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The legislation reflects years of collaboration between public and private partners to advance the shared vision outlined in NashvilleNext, the Plan of Nashville, and Imagine East Bank.
“This has been the result of thousands of hours of thoughtful collaboration, and we are grateful to the Mayor, Metro Council, and Planning Commission for their leadership. With strong local backing, we are now positioned to move forward with a project that reflects Nashville’s character and creates lasting value for generations.”
Sam Lingo, Managing Partner at ARRT Global
“This is a generational opportunity to create a neighborhood for Nashvillians, reconnect to the riverfront and create something truly unique. I am appreciative of our planning department, my colleagues, the development team and countless others who lent their time and voices to this effort, including the many members of the public who shaped this project for generations to come.”
District 19 Metro Councilmember Jacob Kupin
“Today marks the first step in a new future for this important site. Nashvillians made it clear through the Imagine East Bank plan their hopes and expectations for how this area should evolve. I look forward to seeing this site meet its potential as a more livable and connected part of our city.”
Lucy Kempf, Executive Director of Metro Nashville Planning Department
“The vision for the East Bank is about transforming potential into opportunity. Bringing The East Bend into the Downtown Code will allow its owners and their development partners to do exactly that. The East Bank Development Authority thanks the many partners who have come together to bring new life to this area.
Ben York, CEO of East Bank Development Authority
The rezoning establishes the regulatory framework for a new mixed-use district centered on walkability, access to the Cumberland River, and a strong emphasis on urban neighborhood-serving amenities. The site, which has operated as an industrial scrapyard for more than 60 years, was acquired in 2025 by TEB LLC, a local investment group backed by more than 50 Nashville-based investors.
The approval represents a major step forward in the broader East Bank transformation, where significant infrastructure investments and planning efforts are underway to support long-term growth and connectivity across the river.
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