NASHVILLE, TN – Skanska, a global construction company, along with Chicago-based developers Ridgeline Development Partners (RDP) and Deep Cove Partners (DCP) announced that they broke ground on The Bend at Capitol District on April 30th, 2025. The 550,000-SF project will be a dynamic new urban destination in Nashville that serves as a mixed-use, phase-two expansion of its TownePlace Suites at North Capitol project, which was completed in 2020. The Bend is slated to be completed in early 2027.
The name The Bend was inspired by local infrastructure, reflecting the nearby bend of the highway and river, grounding it in the area’s history and geography.
The project has now begun construction on the multi-use complex, which will include:
- An 8-story, 188-key new Moxy Capitol District, a part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of hotels.
- A 10-story residential building, which includes:
- The Delle at The Bend – Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, consisting of 128 fully furnished apartment-style accommodations, offering executive stay units.
- The Residences at The Bend, comprising 133 for-rent residences. Both provide truly independent living with sizable living spaces and sophisticated, locally inspired design.
- 17,000 sq. feet of dynamic retail space all within an interconnected paseo.
"The Bend marks an exciting new chapter for Downtown Nashville, introducing a vibrant mixed-use complex that captures the city’s distinctive character and energy," said Chris Hopper, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Skanska USA Building’s Nashville office. "We are proud to partner with Ridgeline Development Partners and Deep Cove Partners on this innovative project, and our team looks forward to working together to bring this dynamic community space to life in Nashville."
The Bend at Capitol District will establish a significant destination across nearly three acres for locals and visitors by delivering an infusion of apartments, hotels, and extended-stay opportunities—all interconnected by an open-air paseo with dynamic retail and hospitality offerings. It is designed by Nashville-based Smith Gee Studio and New York-based S9 Architecture.
“We’re thrilled to further our investment in Nashville and commence construction on The Bend, which will add 550,000 square feet to North Capitol of dynamic mixed-use featuring a hotel, for rent apartments, executive stay accommodations, and retail,” said Jerry Zeitner, CEO of Ridgeline. “Nashville has been good to us, as phase one of this project is now one of the highest performing TownPlace Suites in the United States.”
Additional team members include RaganSmith Associates and Power Management Corporation serving as engineers on the project and JLL as project manager. The Gettys Group will lead the branding, interior design, and procurement for The Bend at Capitol District.
The Bend at Capitol District is located near the Tennessee State Capitol and Metro Courthouse (the center of Metro Nashville’s Municipal Government). It also sits within walking distance of Music City’s famous downtown entertainment district and booming Germantown neighborhood.
For more information, visit: www.thebendnash.com
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