State Building Commission unanimously approves RFQ for Downtown Nashville P3 development

Sep 21, 2026

The State Building Commission voted unanimously to issue a request for qualifications to develop five state-owned surface parking lots in downtown Nashville into a mixed-use project; commissioners and staff said the state will retain ownership and negotiate lease terms, while public commenters pressed for competitive pricing and removal of the Polk Building until valued.

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The State Building Commission on Oct. 7 voted unanimously to approve issuing a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the “Downtown Nashville P3 Development,” a project to convert five state-owned surface parking lots near the Capitol Campus into a mixed-use development.

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