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The Motley

The Motley is a landmark mixed-use rental community rising in Midtown Nashville at 1401 Church Street, on the site of a former dairy factory.

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TMW IntelligenceVerified Oct 3, 2026
AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
02.25
Start
~2027
Completion
1197
Units
26
Floors

Financed with $208.4M from Otéra Capital in 11.25.25.

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1401 Church Street, Manhattan. 26 floors and 1197 residences. Broke ground February 2025, targeting 2027. Financed with $208.4M from Otéra Capital in November 2025.

The story so far
Announced Sep 2024IPB Properties (Bosa) advanced The Motley, a multi-tower residential community on the former Dairy Farmers plant in Midtown Nashville.
nashvillepost.com
Broke ground Feb 2025Broke ground Feb 2025 on former Dairy Farmers of America site (1401 Church St / 37203); GFA estimated from ~1,200-unit 3-phase program
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Going vertical Feb 2025Phase 1 north tower started construction Feb 2025 per CityNowNext/Hastings; street 1401 Church St (14th & Church); GFA estimated from ~1,200 units.
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Financing secured Nov 25, 2025IPB/Bosa closed a $208.4M construction loan from Otéra Capital on 2025-11-25 (Nashville Post, Connect CRE); Phase 1 broke ground Feb 5 2025, targeting late 2027.
nashvillepost.com
Topped out Sep 2026Phase 1 26-story tower (326 rentals) topped out with final concrete pour, per IPB Properties release; GC Axiom Builders
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The Motley's below-grade structure nears street level Late 2025general contractor Axiom Builders advanced excavation and foundations far enough by late 2025 that the garage structure was about to reach grade, with 15,000 square feet of ground-floor restaurant and retail and the 26-story tower still tracking to deliver in 2027.
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Expected opening 2027 est.
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About the project

The Motley is a landmark mixed-use rental community rising in Midtown Nashville at 1401 Church Street, on the site of a former dairy factory. Developed by IPB, a subsidiary of Bosa Properties, and designed by Hastings Architecture with Axiom Builders as general contractor, the phased project will ultimately deliver roughly 1,200 residences across three towers, beginning with a 26-story first phase of 326 homes above ground-floor retail. Residents gain access to extensive amenities including a pool, fitness center, dog run and golf simulator, marking a bold new gateway to one of Nashville's fastest-growing districts.

Developer & design
The Nashville market 85 · Saturated supplyMidtown 27-project pipeline · 11,848 residences and keys · peak Late ’27 Explore the market →
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Frequently asked

Where is The Motley located?

The Motley is located in Nashville.

When will The Motley be completed?

The Motley is under construction, with completion expected in 2027 (a TMW estimate).

Who is developing The Motley?

IPB Properties is the developer behind The Motley.

Who designed The Motley?

The Motley was designed by Hastings Architecture.

How big is The Motley?

The Motley rises 26 stories with 1197 residences.