Metro’s plan to redevelop Antioch’s Global Mall site is in the home stretch with the master plan draft now available for review.

We hope you haven’t put your hard hats away — it’s time for a refresh on ways this space could be revitalized + how you can get involved.

The site

The 78-acre Global Mall site is situated southeast of downtown along Bell Road and consists of four anchor buildings, three of which are occupied by Nashville State Community College, the Southeast Community Center, and KIPP Nashville. All four buildings will remain. Metro acquired most of the mall site in early 2022 and kicked off the redevelopment study in the fall.

Potential uses for development's Arts Square include an outdoor gallery space, an outdoor cinema, and a green space for year-round events. | Rendering via Metro Planning

The plan

The proposed multi-phase development in its current form could incorporate the following elements across three "subdistricts" known as Arts Village, Innovation Village, and Opportunity Village:

Transit center
Mixed-use buildings with housing and ground-floor retail
Parking garage
Hotel
Office and co-working spaces
Space for performing arts, museums, or other civic use
Retail, restaurants, and art studios
A trail loop around the perimeter

It would anchored by a 3-acre Central Green + feature arts-focused spaces, including Arts Square (a central gathering area) and Arts Way (the development’s “Main Street” with galleries and public art).

Arts Way would be a tree-lined street with a mix of galleries and other creative spaces. | Rendering via Metro Planning

Metro also envisions three compact “character areas” surrounding the Global Mall site:

Antioch Mixed-Use Character Area | Located east of the mall site with a walkable main street and trails
Bell Road Character Area | Retail-lined walkable avenue
Industrial/Flex Use Character Area | Area adjacent to I-24 characterized by a mix of industrial uses

Next steps

Share your feedback on the Draft Global Mall Area Master Plan at an in-person event or via email. Plus, make note of important dates after the public comment period closes on Thursday, July 11.

Office hours and community meetings | Visit Nashville Public Library's Southeast Branch on Friday, June 21 (2:30-6 p.m.) and Thursday, July 11 (2:30-4 p.m.) to chat with the project team or make plans to attend this District 32 Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 26.
Planning Commission | The public hearing draft plan, along with any edits, will be posted to the project page on Monday, July 15 ahead of the Thursday, July 25 public hearing and vote (4 p.m.) at the Howard Office Building.