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Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Tennessee

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Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

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Real Estate Practice Summary

Bass, Berry & Sims helps clients acquire, sell, finance and develop all types of real estate, from office and industrial, to retail and redevelopment districts, to residential subdivisions and multi-family apartments.

Real Estate Transactions

Our firm represents developers, public and private owners, operators, investors, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, lenders and real estate investment trusts (REITs) in all aspects of real estate transactions locally, regionally and nationally, including:

  • Acquisitions and dispositions.
  • Commercial leasing.
  • Development and construction.
  • Equity participations.
  • Joint ventures.
  • Residential, commercial and mixed use condominiums.
  • Master Declarations and Easements.
  • Conservation Easements.
  • Multi-state portfolio sales and financings.
  • Management contracts.
  • Sale-leasebacks.
  • Workouts and restructuring.
  • Tax deferred exchanges.

Real Estate Litigation

We also regularly handle hearings and other board and council proceedings concerning licensing, zoning, planning and land use issues. We litigate a wide range of real estate conflicts including eminent domain, mechanic's lien, quiet title and contract disputes. We advocate in commercial litigation and mediation which arises from bankruptcy proceedings.

Clients (5)

  • Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD)
  • MarketStreet Enterprises
  • Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE: MAA)
  • Gladstone Land (Nasdaq: LAND)
  • New Mountain Capital

Industries (7)

  • Healthcare
  • Economic & corporate development
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Multi-family housing
  • Commercial facilities (retirement, industrial)
  • Environmental

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Real Estate - Tennessee

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Bass, Berry & Sims houses a department of prominent real estate practitioners. It is well respected for its work on high-value transactions, with comprehensive experience encompassing commercial leasing, portfolio acquisitions and mixed-use developments. It can offer expertise pertaining to a broad range of property classes, including healthcare facilities, shopping centers, office buildings, hotels and industrial developments. The team is well versed in multistate deals, including those involving retail properties and REITs, as well as a wide array of construction and design work.
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Work Highlights

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  • Bass, Berry & Sims PLC represented Flow Global Holdings in connection with the $112 million sale of a 25-story luxury apartment tower in Nashville, Tennessee

Strengths

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  • The team is well versed and capable to handle anything thrown their way.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael A Stewart
    Michael A Stewart

    Michael A Stewart

    Michael Stewart is an accomplished lawyer who represents his clients in acquisitions and subsequent construction, development, leasing, financing and disposition of property.
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  • Richard R Spore III
    Richard R Spore III

    Richard R Spore III

    Richard Spore is well equipped to handle real estate mandates for investors and borrowers, often advising on sales and development projects. He has notable experience in dealing with a variety of property types, including residential, industrial and office buildings.
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  • T. Gaillard Uhlhorn
    T. Gaillard Uhlhorn

    T. Gaillard Uhlhorn

    Gaillard Uhlhorn has experience across the full gamut of real estate finance and property acquisitions. His clients include REITs and various other commercial real estate owners.
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  • D Mark Sheets
    D Mark Sheets

    D Mark Sheets

    Mark Sheets has a plethora of transactional real estate experience. He is well versed in acquisitions and sale and leaseback agreements, and has a wealth of knowledge concerning development and financing matters as well.
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  • Jason Lewallen
    Jason Lewallen

    Jason Lewallen

    Jason Lewallen is noted for his broad real estate practice, representing clients in acquisitions, developments and leasebacks.

    • He is very responsive, understands our needs and is good at problem solving.

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