Under Construction

The Motley

Nashville · Mixed-Use

The Motley is a landmark mixed-use development rising at 1401 Church Street in Midtown Nashville, transforming a former dairy plant at the "Gateway to Midtown" into a walkable urban village connecting Midtown and Downtown.

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Last verified Jul 14, 2026
17 months to delivery
43%
AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
2025
Start
Est 2027
Completion
1200
Units
26
Floors
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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
citynownext.com
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.
citynownext.com
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
Expected opening 2027 est.
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About the project

The Motley is a landmark mixed-use development rising at 1401 Church Street in Midtown Nashville, transforming a former dairy plant at the "Gateway to Midtown" into a walkable urban village connecting Midtown and Downtown. Developed by IPB Properties (the U.S. arm of Vancouver-based Bosa Properties) with general contractor Axiom Builders and designed by Nashville's HASTINGS Architecture, the three-tower community delivers nearly 1,200 rental residences alongside more than 70,000 square feet of locally inspired retail and a public plaza. The debut phase is a 26-story residential tower offering 326 studio-to-two-bedroom homes above ground-floor retail. Amenities span a rooftop pool and sun deck, fitness center, co-working space, social lounges, a golf simulator, a dog park and wash, and a podcast/recording studio.

Developer & design
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Journal Coverage
The Motley has been covered in 1 article on Markets of Tomorrow.
Common questions

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 1200 residences.