To date, Fifth + Broadway is the largest mixed-use development project to be completed in Nashville. Surrounded by iconic destinations such as the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville Public Library and Bridgestone Arena, here are some of the highlights from this transformational project.
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Fifth + Broadway
Approximately 250,000 pounds of explosives were used for excavation during the development phase—approximately the weight in July Fourth fireworks that Americans purchase annually.
15,408 tons of concrete and 3,875 tons of steel have been recycled from the demolition of the Convention Center. This total weight is equal to nearly two Eiffel Towers.
Bridgestone Arena
Demolition and Excavation
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Ryman Auditorium
Nashville Public Library
Fifth + Broadway’s parking garage can hold 2,145 cars, which, if parked bumper to bumper, would stretch from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to the Nashville Zoo.
Parking Garage
There are 1,600 stairs in Fifth + Broadway’s residential tower leading to 381 apartment units for rent.
Residential Tower
If Fifth + Broadway’s three towers were stacked on top of each other, they would measure 894 feet high—approximately the height of 1.5 AT&T Buildings (aka Nashville’s Batman Buildings).
Office Tower
Our team has logged 3.2 million work hours to date.
7,000 workers made this project possible, and they included 105 prime subcontractors and 61 small, minority-owned, women-owned and veteran subcontractors. We’re tracking $74 million to be spent on diverse businesses throughout construction.
Workers and Hours
98,500 cubic yards of concrete was used for this project—equal to 29 Olympic Swimming Pools.
70,750 tons of material have been recycled from construction debris—approximately the weight of 353 blue whales.
Construction Materials
During the construction of Fifth + Broadway, our team worked through the 2019 NFL draft and CMA Fest, which brought a combined 680,000 fans to Nashville.
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Our project team supported 11 valuable organizations
and programs throughout construction.
After years of hard work and collaboration, we are extremely proud to bring
Fifth + Broadway to downtown Nashville. As the largest project our Nashville office has ever completed, we look forward to the impact it will have on the community for years to come.
Goodwill Construction Training Program
Wallace Wilson Scholarship
Josie Mazzo Children’s Charities Clay Shoot
Josie Mazzo Children’s Charities Golf Tournament
We hope you’ll support them as well:
Dennis Georgatos
Executive Vice President
and General Manager
Vice President
Business Development
Bryan Hay
It’s been incredible watching Fifth + Broadway come to life over the last several years. With Nashville’s rich, local history, Fifth + Broadway is the perfect complement to downtown’s cultural sights, music scene and sports events.
Project Manager
Katy Troup
It was a true team effort and reflection of our Be Better – Together value to bring Nashville’s first food hall to life. I'm so proud of our team and our trade partners.
Vice President
and Account Manager
Adam Hicks
As Skanska expands its footprint in the Nashville area, we want to commend and thank all of our partners who helped bring Fifth + Broadway to life over the last several years. It was a true team effort. From West Riverfront Park and Abe's Garden Alzheimer's and Memory Care Center of Excellence to Cordell Hull and JW Marriott, we’re committed to building what matters in Nashville.
Marketing Manager and Vendor Diversity Coordinator
Alisha Wix
Having grown up in Nashville, I’m extremely proud of the investment our team made in our employees, subcontractors and community partners. We look forward to further developing our relationships and partnerships within Nashville to positively impact this city we love so much.
Nashville, Tennessee was recently named one of the top 10 cities where individuals are moving. With its vibrant music scene, southern hospitality and slew of attractions, the city’s draw is undeniable. The completion of Fifth + Broadway—
a mixed-use development that blends residential living with office space, retail and dining—provides locals and visitors with even more to enjoy in downtown Nashville.
Steps for Students Walk
Fall-Hamilton Elementary School Food Backpack Program
Second Harvest Food Bank
Tennessee Academy Parents Club
Renewal House
Vice President
Operations
Rob Johnson
As an organization that prides itself on building what matters, our team worked alongside local stakeholders to deliver a project that will transform downtown Nashville. We look forward to welcoming locals and visitors alike to this world-class development that embodies the heart and culture of our city.
Project Executive
Jeff Elpers
I’d like to thank the 7,000 men and women that worked tirelessly to construct Fifth + Broadway from the ground up. Totaling 3.2 million work hours, this project’s success comes from the dedication, collaboration and commitment of the people who showed up to work every day.
EHS Director
Tony Foster
I'm very proud of how everyone on site came together each day to promote our safety culture, look out for one another and embody our Care for Life value.
Landmark
Project Highlight
Project Timeline
April 2017
More than 200 people attend the groundbreaking ceremony for Fifth + Broadway.
January 2018
The foundation is laid down, marking the first big milestone for the project.
September 2020
Tennessee’s tallest apartment building, The Place at
Fifth + Broadway, opens.
July 2019
Our team celebrates the topping out of the residential tower of Fifth + Broadway.
March 2021
Fifth + Broadway’s retail and dining opens.
November 2020
Our Nashville team celebrates graduates from our Construction Management Building Blocks program.
Sr. Project Manager
Russ Brown
The completion of Fifth + Broadway required a complete team approach—from preconstruction and business development to marketing and operations. This once-in-a-lifetime project required attention from the majority of our Nashville team, and I’m incredibly proud of the finished product.
Project Manager
David Lumley
A project of this size and complexity brings many challenges. I take great pride in the way we faced those challenges and worked together as a team to produce such a unique development in downtown Nashville.
Sr. Superintendent -
Office Tower
John Yunker
Fifth + Broadway is one of the most complex projects I’ve ever worked on. But, our team worked together to anchor a hallmark development in the heart of Nashville that visitors will enjoy for years to come.
Sr. Superintendent -
Residential
Josh Allison
The way our teams and trade partners collaborated throughout this complex project on a daily basis was inspiring and motivating. I’m very proud to have been part of this monumental project in the heart of Nashville’s Lower Broadway.
Superintendent -
Retail
Sam Till
Fifth + Broadway is a project of a lifetime—its complexity and sheer size made it both challenging and rewarding. I’m proud to be a part of this iconic addition to Nashville.