UPCOMING EVENTS

From the Ground Up: The Dirt on Due Diligence, from Site Selection to Concrete Inspection
Nov
17

From the Ground Up: The Dirt on Due Diligence, from Site Selection to Concrete Inspection

  • Geo-Technology Associates, Inc - Suite 244 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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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Navigating and Streamlining Metro Nashville Entitlements
Sep
15

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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