Your Soapbox Session this week comes from our archives. This is a conversation I had a couple months ago with some major agents in the Nashville market.

Our guests today: Chase Smith (@that_nash_native) & Caleb Gamblin (@gamblinsince1993) founding members of the Nash Native Team.We're breaking down:

✔️ Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market in Nashville right now?✔️ Why you don’t need to start with your dream home✔️ Should you buy now or wait? The math says a lot✔️ The 2x2 market scenario decision grid✔️ The latest mortgage rate forecast & Fed Dot Plot update✔️ What real estate agents wish more people understoodWe also dig into:

📊 Local stats from Redfin + Greater Nashville Realtors💡 Long-term appreciation trends (and what that means for your wallet)📉 The real reason mortgage rates could drop this year🔮 What the Fed’s latest projections mean for buyers in 2025 and beyondIf you’re trying to make smart real estate decisions in a confusing market—this episode is for you.📍 Based in Nashville, TN🎧 Perfect for buyers, sellers, and real estate pros📲 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Nashville real estate insight every week!

This week on On the Curb:

Elon Musk is digging an 8‑minute tunnel from BNA to downtown — but is it really for Nashville?

Amazon’s long‑stalled second tower is waking up, East Nashville’s getting a coffee shop with serious vibes, Bearded Iris sells to Wiseacre, and yes… Metro will literally deliver free trees to your yard.

We break down the big moves, major developments, and what it all means for Davidson County."

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📝 Show Notes & Sources

Crane Watch

• Amazon resumes build-out of second tower at Nashville Yards

Permit Patrol

• The Boring Company’s Music City Loop announcement
• State approves downtown staging site
• Boring Co. Downtown lease

Table Talk

• Now & Then Coffee sets first standalone location

The Anchor Tenant

• Donelson hospital site redevelopment

The Punchlist

• Alla Vita to open in Wedgewood-Houston
• Earls Group files major permit in Nashville Yards
• June Lake development expansion approved
• Bearded Iris sells to Wiseacre Brewing Co.

Neighborly Intel

• Root Nashville – free tree campaign
• Tree Catalog and Order Form

This one was fun.
In our Soapbox Session, I’m joined by Kris Esqueda—real estate agent, sales team member at The Pullman, and one of the partners behind East Nashville’s Coral Club.

We talk about his unexpected return to the bar business, how Nashville’s restaurant boom mirrors the city’s rapid growth, and what buyers should know about choosing between condos and single-family homes.

🔑 Topics we cover:
• How Coral Club came to life
• The condo vs. single-family debate
• Why downtown living is back & growing
• Big commercial money coming into Nashville
• Hospitality trends as a real estate signal

If you care about where Nashville is headed—from high-rises to hospitality—you’ll want to hear this one.

This week on On the Curb, Michael takes you through five fast-moving Nashville stories that are shaping your street:

• The Jesse – STR-eligible condos in East Nashville pay tribute to Jesse James (and spark a short-term rental hot take)
• The Pike – A $114M mixed-use development breaks ground across from the Dive Motel
• Momento Coffee – The Hermitage favorite is taking over the former All People Coffee on Douglas & Lischey
• 7 Brew Coffee – A new drive-thru coffee concept is eyeing the old Checkers at Gallatin Pike & Trinity Lane
• Q2’s Hottest Housing Market – Hint: it’s not Franklin. It’s Lascassas (and here’s why that matters)

🚧 Segments Breakdown:00:00 – Intro01:00 – The Jesse (STR Condos + Commentary)05:00 – The Pike (Dickerson Pike Development)08:00 – Momento Coffee Takeover10:30 – 7 Brew Eyes Gallatin Pike12:30 – Lascassas Tops Q2 Market Rankings15:00 – Top 3 Takeaways + CTA

📬 Want to be featured?Drop a question, tip, or rant via DM on Instagram or @onthecurb.fm and we might include it in a future episode.

📎 Sources Mentioned:

• ⁠Nashville Business Journal – The Pike⁠
• ⁠NBJ – Q2 Hottest Zip Codes⁠
• ⁠Momento Coffee Instagram⁠
• ⁠7 Brew Website

🧠💰 Even mortgage LENDERS get buyer nerves when buying a house.In this week’s episode, I sit down with fellow lender Jackie Hurtis @yourmortgagelender to talk about what it’s like to buy a home when you know the mortgage process inside and out — and still get stressed.We unpack:→ What surprised Jackie when she bought her latest home→ The emotional side of being on the *other* side of the table & how she can empathize with clients better→ Why a buyer’s agent can be your #1 resource → What to look for during your home inspection→ The impact of the buyer’s market we have todayIf you’re thinking about buying — or just want to hear two lenders pull back the curtain — this one’s a must-listen.#MortgageTips #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #NashvilleRealEstate #HomeBuyingJourney #MortgagePodcast #RealEstateAdvice #LoanOfficerLife #BuySmart #MortgageMarketUpdate

Nashville’s skyline just got a new king — the Paramount Tower is officially under construction and will soon be the tallest building in Tennessee. But that’s not all: this week’s curbside briefing dives into a massive rezoning win in Antioch, major shifts in housing inventory across Davidson County, and a proposed expansion of the Central Business Improvement District (CBID) into Capitol View.

We’re talking condos, council votes, construction, and codes — all in under 10 minutes.

Whether you're a developer, investor, agent, or just a Nashville local trying to keep up, this episode breaks it down fast and sharp.

👷‍♂️ Tower Watch: Paramount goes vertical
📉 Market Metrics: Inventory spikes, prices slip
🏘️ Dirt Talk: 376 units headed to Antioch
🧑‍⚖️ Council Talk: CBID expansion & stairwell code fight
🧭 Zoned In: Teasers for next week’s urban experiments

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🏙️ Tower Watch: Paramount Rises

• Paramount Tower breaks ground at 1010 Church St

• $232M project will be Tennessee’s tallest building

• Includes 360 rentals + 140 condos
  📰 Source: Nashville Business Journal

• Davidson County inventory up 45% YoY

• Closings down 13% | Average list price down 6%
  📰 Source: WZTV FOX17 Nashville
  🎧 Bonus: Listen to The Lender Soapbox feat. Jackie Hurtis

• 376 units approved at Eagle View Blvd in Antioch

• Part of Ridgeview UDO plan — zoning shift to SP
  📰 Source: Nashville Post

• Council considering CBID expansion to Capitol View

• Reviewing new code to allow single-stairwell apartments up to 6 stories
  📰 CBID Coverage: Tennessean
  📰 Stairwell Code Update: Nashville Scene
  💬 Submit public comment: Metro Nashville Council Portal

• 5 zoning proposals to watch

• Nations maker space project

• Inglewood urban tiny homes pitch

📊 Curbside Metrics: Housing Inventory Shifts💼 Dirt Talk: Antioch Multifamily Moves👔 Curb Jumpers: CBID Expansion + Stairwell Code🧭 Teaser: Next Week on Zoned In