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08 Jan Nashville’s newest boutique hotel has a listening library with a vinyl collection, an outdoor pool, and 3 bars

Posted at 13:51h in Commercial

It's always exciting to see our projects highlighted! Nashville's newest hotel officially opened this week in Hillsboro Village, bringing a design-forward boutique stay to one of Music City's most walkable neighborhoods. The Chloe Nashville occupies two restored 1920s craftsman cottages, which now house 19 guest rooms and...

08 Jan New Orleans hospitality group opens cocktail bar, boutique hotel in Nashville

Posted at 08:46h in Commercial

We're honored to help bring The Chloe, a boutique hotel and restaurant, to Nashville's Hillsboro Village neighborhood. New Orleans hospitality group LeBlanc + Smith likes to jump bar first into a new market. You get to know a city best that way, says founder and creative director...

06 Jan Leadership promotions to support long-term growth

Posted at 10:00h in Our Team

Barge Civil Associates (BCA) is excited to announce several key additions to our leadership team. Anna Maddox, P.E., and Ryan Woodson, P.E., CFM, are promoted to full partners, and Matt Ellenberger, P.E. is promoted to associate. These promotions align with BCA’s long-term strategy to strengthen stability,...

05 Jan Motto by Hilton opens in downtown Nashville

Posted at 13:59h in Commercial

Welcome to Music City, Motto! BCA proudly served as the civil engineer for this project. Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown opened this month in Music City, bringing connected, community-driven stays to the South of Broadway (SoBro) neighborhood. Managed by Chartwell Hospitality and owned by Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc., the 13-story, 260-room hotel offers guests...

05 Jan MTSU’s $54.3M renovation project of two of campus’ original buildings to be completed in summer 2026

Posted at 11:14h in Academic

We are proud to help MTSU preserve these historic buildings! Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) said its $54.3 million renovation of two of the campus’ five original buildings is on track to be completed this summer. The project to upgrade Kirksey Old Main (KOM) and Rutledge Hall was...

18 Dec 8 projects to watch in 2026

Posted at 15:48h in Commercial

BCA is proud to serve as the civil engineer for two projects, Belle Meade Village and Wedgewood Village, featured in the Nashville Business Journal as projects to watch in 2026. 2025 saw the opening of many highly anticipated Nashville developments, but Music City is nowhere near done. This was the year the...

05 Dec Step inside: Ashwood arrives in 12South

Posted at 11:49h in Commercial

We loved playing a role in bringing this exciting new development to 12South! Nashville and Austin aren’t merely connected by country music and cowboy hats. Now, the two also share a specific approach to retail shopping. One of the city’s newest mixed-use developments — Ashwood 12...

14 Nov Holladay Ventures reveals details, lands funding for major Dickerson Pike development

Posted at 08:38h in Residential

We're thankful for our longstanding relationship with Holladay Ventures and excited to help bring more affordable housing to Nashville! After four years of behind-the-scenes work, a prominent local developer unveiled the first piece of a massive Dickerson Pike development. Nashville-based Holladay Ventures closed on funding and revealed the...

07 Nov The much-anticipated Southeast Police Precinct is now open!

Posted at 14:10h in Government & Civic

We’re honored to have provided civil engineering services for this project—our third police precinct for the Metro Nashville Police Department. In celebration of the MNPD's first precinct expansion in eleven years, Mayor Freddie O'Connell and Chief John Drake today cut the ribbon to signify the grand...

29 Oct Nashville’s War Memorial, Legislative Plaza restoration marks 100 years

Posted at 14:21h in Government & Civic

It’s always meaningful to contribute to places that define our home state. BCA is proud to serve as the civil engineer for these two iconic restorations. A century ago, Nashville's War Memorial Building rose in the shadow of the Tennessee State Capitol. The limestone facade, framed...

Author: Jodi Gibbs