When people hear the name Lee & Associates, many immediately think of industrial CRE. And for good reason.

For decades, Lee & Associates has built a reputation as one of the most respected industrial brokerage firms in North America. Industrial is a cornerstone of our business, and it's something we do exceptionally well.

But here's what many people don't realize:

We do retail exceptionally well, too.

A major new entertainment concept is headed to Wilson County. Good Clean Fun! (GCF!), a modern indoor family entertainment center featuring arcade games, immersive attractions, blacklight mini-golf, and private event spaces, is set to open in Mt. Juliet in 2026.

As anyone who follows commercial real estate in the business journals probably already knows, Nashville retail real estate is moving differently than most U.S. markets. Retail has been the most stable property type nationwide for years now; however, in Music City, with new per-SF sales records most every quarter, we’ve been singing an especially upbeat tune.

Last Tuesday, we went event hopping in Nashville, CRE-style!

Are off-market deals better than on-market deals? Which is the better route to take? As with many questions in commercial real estate, the answer is simple: it just depends.

When it comes to retail success, one factor outweighs nearly everything else: location. The right storefront can drive consistent foot traffic, build long-term customer loyalty, and ultimately determine whether your business thrives or struggles. In a fast-growing market like Nashville, choosing wisely matters more than ever.

Last Thursday, TRT was proud to step into the kitchen—not to cook, but to support something much bigger. We were honored to be sponsors of the very first NARA Connect, hosted by the Nashville Area Restaurant Alliance (NARA) at the Music City Center.

Nashville is already known for its vibrant energy, but much of that life is concentrated in just a few core areas. Outside downtown and a handful of hotspots, many neighborhoods go quiet after the workday ends.

We love seeing local concepts take flight—and this one’s got some serious heat behind it.