UPCOMING EVENTS
STEP Systems: Smarter Solutions for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment
Featuring Matt Nicks of Edge Wastewater
From the Ground Up: The Dirt on Due Diligence, from Site Selection to Concrete Inspection
Join us on November 17, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CT) for a breakfast hosted by Geo-Technology Associates, Inc.
What's below the surface can make or break a development deal. Join us at the Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) Nashville office for a conversation featuring Dan Terranova and Priya Patel of Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. on the geotechnical side of due diligence.
We will discuss problematic soils and underlying ground conditions that drive cost, schedule, and design decisions across Middle Tennessee.
Attendees will gain insight into:
Red flags to watch for early in site selection, including slippage clays, shallow rock, karst geology, and fill of unknown origin
How identifying problematic ground conditions early can help avoid costly surprises after closing
How subsurface conditions can impact project cost, schedule, and design decisions
The role of construction observation and materials testing once construction begins
How concrete testing helps verify that what gets built matches what was designed
This event will provide valuable industry insights and an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals.
Food Provided. RSVP Required.
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Current members should log in to the Members Portal to RSVP and secure their seat for this event.
Your membership includes full access to chapter events, resources, and exclusive content — be sure to sign in to take advantage of your benefits.
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If you’re a woman interested in learning more about Ladies in Land, we invite you to join us for this event.
This $35 Event Access Registration allows you to attend one of our education-first sessions and experience how our chapters operate — structured conversations, real industry insight, and meaningful connection.
This event is open to women who are interested in land development and the broader built environment.
Reserve Your Spot Today! -
Sponsor This Event:
Get your brand in front of land development professionals through an event-only sponsorship.
Perfect for companies looking to:
Increase brand visibility
Network with industry leaders
Support the local market
For Annual Sponsors:
You're already covered! Simply reserve your spot below.
Navigating and Streamlining Metro Nashville Entitlements
Join us on September 15, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CT) for a Lunch & Learn hosted by Winstead.
This session, “Navigating and Streamlining Metro Nashville Entitlements,” will feature Bill Herbert, Land Use Attorney and Former Metro Director of Codes, and Emily Lamb, Metro Director of Codes, of Winstead PC. They will provide an insider’s perspective on navigating and streamlining the Metro Nashville entitlement process.
Drawing on his experience as a former Metro Nashville employee, Bill will share practical insights into how the entitlement process works behind the scenes, common challenges that delay projects, and strategies for improving agency coordination and achieving more predictable outcomes. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how to navigate the process more efficiently and reduce unnecessary roadblocks during project approvals.
Attendees will gain insight into:
How the Metro Nashville entitlement process works
Common bottlenecks that delay project approvals
Best practices for coordinating with local agencies
Strategies for streamlining the entitlement process
Practical lessons from an insider's perspective
This session is designed to provide valuable perspective for developers, engineers, planners, attorneys, consultants, and land professionals working on projects throughout the Nashville area.
Lunch Provided. RSVP Required.
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Current members should log in to the Members Portal to RSVP and secure their seat for this event.
Your membership includes full access to chapter events, resources, and exclusive content — be sure to sign in to take advantage of your benefits.
-
If you’re a woman interested in learning more about Ladies in Land, we invite you to join us for this event.
This $35 Event Access Registration allows you to attend one of our education-first sessions and experience how our chapters operate — structured conversations, real industry insight, and meaningful connection.
This event is open to women who are interested in land development and the broader built environment.
Reserve Your Spot Today! -
Sponsor This Event:
Get your brand in front of land development professionals through an event-only sponsorship.
Perfect for companies looking to:
Increase brand visibility
Network with industry leaders
Support the local market
For Annual Sponsors:
You're already covered! Simply reserve your spot below.
Engineering Insights: Knowing When to Move on a Parcel Before You Spend Big
Featuring Matt Bryant, PE of M2
Let’s Talk Floodplains: What Every Person in Land Should Know
Featuring Adrian Ward of Barge
Boots, Bugs, and Boundaries: A Wetland and Stream Delineation Field Trip
Featuring Ellen Strupp of Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC)
Creating Places People Love: Integrating Landscaping and Amenities for Maximum Impact
Featuring John Garceau of Thomas & Hutton.
Balancing Growth and Preservation: Navigating Resource Constraints in Sensitive Habitats Areas
Featuring Tony Grow of Grow Environmental.

