A new gateway is about to link Printers and Bankers Alley
- Jake Nicholas
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Rubicon Equities is finally pushing forward on its long-anticipated Printers Alley development, filing new permits that move one of downtown Nashville’s most talked-about infill sites closer to construction.
The Nashville-based firm, led by developer Gabriel Coltea, is seeking demolition and foundation permits for a two-building, mixed-use project at the intersection of Printers Alley and Bankers Alley, according to Metro records. The project was first revealed in 2021, but has remained largely out of sight until now—despite sitting on one of the most recognizable corners in the district.
The plan centers on two buildings at 215 and 217 Third Avenue North, with the taller structure expected to rise 16 stories. What makes the project stand out is the four-story bridge that would span Bankers Alley, creating a dramatic archway that visually and physically connects the two alleys and signals arrival into the heart of the neighborhood.
Rather than treating Printers and Bankers Alley as secondary spaces, the development is designed to frame them as focal points—an approach that’s been part of the project’s years-long planning process, including past discussions around applying a Historic Preservation Overlay to the site. The goal has remained consistent: add density without erasing the character that makes the alley network work.
If built as planned, the development would bring 265 residential units, more than 33,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, three levels of underground parking, and a rooftop amenity deck with a pool, patio, and resident lounge. Recent permits include demolition of the existing three-story parking garage currently on the site, marking the most tangible step forward in years.
Rubicon Equities purchased the 0.6-acre property for $13.43 million in 2017 and has deep experience in downtown Nashville, including work on the Radius office building at Capitol View and the redevelopment and sale of UBS Tower in 2019. While a start date hasn’t been announced, the new filings suggest the long-quiet block between Printers and Bankers Alley may finally be on the clock.
