The Tennessean
Jack Gaughan
April 4, 2026
RiverGate Mall redevelopment will transform housing market | Opinion
“As redevelopment efforts like RiverGate and Madison Station move forward, these numbers will be worth watching. Large-scale, mixed-use projects not only reshape the physical landscape, they can also influence housing demand, pricing and the overall trajectory of a neighborhood.“
The Tennessean
Molly Davis
March 25, 2026
Demolition begins at RiverGate Mall ahead of $450M redevelopment
“Chunks of the nearly 55-year-old RiverGate Mall came crashing to the pavement Tuesday, March 24, as demolition on the Goodlettsville landmark cleared the way for a planned $450 million redevelopment.”
Nashville Business Journal
Sophia Young
March 24, 2026
Bulldozers tear into RiverGate Mall as $450 million redevelopment kicks off
““Just as the original construction of RiverGate Mall in 1971 played a pivotal role in shaping the Goodlettsville community, its redevelopment stands to be even more transformational for our city,” Tim Ellis, Goodlettsville city manager, said at a site kickoff event on March 24.“
City Now Next
Robert Looper III
March 24, 2026
Rivergate Mall Redevelopment Begins In North Nashville.
“Merus joined by Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell and the City of Goodlettsville, marked the start of the RiverGate redevelopment today with a site kickoff at the former RiverGate Mall.“
Nashville Post
William Williams
February 17, 2026
Spring start eyed for $450M Rivergate Mall site project
““Our focus is taking a property designed for a different era and reimagining it as a walkable, active district where people can live, work, gather, and spend time. It’s a significant reinvestment, and one we believe can make a lasting difference for this area[,”[Poole said in the release.]”
Nashville Business Journal
Sophia Young
February 17, 2026
Merus buys Nashville’s Rivergate Mall, plans $450 million development
“The sale comes months after Merus, formerly Al. Neyer, reached a formal agreement with Metro to demolish the struggling mall and redevelop the site with apartments, townhomes, restaurants, retail, hotels, office and more.“
The Tennessean
Molly Davis
February 17, 2026
Nashville’s RiverGate Mall sells for $33M. What does future hold?
““This sale is a great example of how forward-thinking developers like Merus are adapting to those trends and repositioning large retail properties into mixed-use developments that better serve today’s communities,“ Avison Young’s Jordan Powell said in a news release.”
City Now Next
Robert Loopers
February 17, 2026
Nashville’s RiverGate Mall sells for $33M. What does future hold?
“Real estate development firm Merus, today announced the acquisition and planned redevelopment of RiverGate Mall, a long‑standing retail landmark that has served North Nashville, Madison, and Goodlettsville since opening in 1971, into a 57‑acre mixed‑use district.”
Goodlettsville Today
April 3, 2026
Goodlettsville’s RiverGate Mall to Undergo $450M Redevelopment
“The redevelopment of RiverGate Mall represents a significant investment in Goodlettsville’s future, as the new mixed-use project is expected to reshape the local housing market and economy. The demolition of the aging mall signals the city’s shift away from traditional retail toward a more diverse, community-oriented development.”
CoStar
Linda Moss
February 18, 2026
Merus buys Nashville-area mall with extensive redevelopment planned
“The mall opened in 1971, serving shoppers in North Nashville, Madison and Goodlettsville. Merus said it plans to transform the former enclosed mall by phases into a walkable, connected community with new streets and infrastructure, housing options, neighborhood-oriented retail and dining, entertainment, medical and office space, and public green space.”