Networking in Nashville, CRE-Style

Written By Chandler James Retail Team

CJRT at Retail Live! Nashville 2025

Last Tuesday, we went event hopping in Nashville, CRE-style! The day began with retailer meetings at Loews Vanderbilt Plaza, leading up to Retail Live! It was a great show, and all the CJRT partners made our way around the floor several times before our work was done. And, of course, it was good chatting with our fellow retail brokers from the Nashville MSA, as well as other allied CRE professionals we know.

And at the end of all this networking, pitching, and learning about new and exciting things in retail, were we finished for the day? Not a chance. Not when we could hop in an Uber and make it to the CRE615 Happy Hour at Live Oak, which was underway! There, we enjoyed the excellent CRE party that Alexa Barnett puts on and even ran into our Lee Nashville brother Bryan Cahill, whom we’re always happy to see, whether at the office or out and about in Music City.

Chandler James Retail Team takes our professional presence very seriously, and we make a point to regularly attend industry events and meet with our peers. Also, this part of our “work” happens to be a lot of fun! Love what you do, people.

Chandler James Retail Team

Chandler James Retail Team at Lee & Associates advises tenants, investors, developers, and property owners across Tennessee on the full spectrum of retail real estate strategy. From site selection, acquisitions, lease negotiations, and repositioning to dispositions and portfolio optimization, we deliver tailored guidance and results-driven representation. Whether you’re preparing to transact, considering a hold, or managing long-term value, our team supports smart decision-making at every stage

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