Watkins Real Estate Group’s Village Green retail development has received the 2026 CoStar Impact Award for Commercial Development of the Year in the Nashville market. The award recognizes the project’s thoughtful design and seamless integration into the Nolensville community.

Located at 7344 Nolensville Road in Williamson County, Village Green is a 90,473-square-foot Publix-anchored retail center that delivers essential retail, dining, and wellness services in a pedestrian-friendly environment. The development features eight custom-designed buildings with varied facades and rooflines resembling neighborhood cottages, wide sidewalks, outdoor patios, and parking discreetly placed behind the structures—creating a vibrant, community-scale gathering place rather than a conventional retail center.

Village Green received its certificate of occupancy in October 2025 and has quickly become a local hub. Anchored by a full-service Publix supermarket, the center includes tenants such as Chipotle, Chase Bank, First Watch, Hand and Stone Massage, Heartland Dental, Verizon, Club Pilates, Jersey Mike’s, Tropical Smoothie, Abbott’s Frozen Custard, Jeff’s Bagel Run, Great Clips, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Physicians Urgent Care, Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, Amish House, Acapella Nail Spa, and Tipsy Cow Wine and Spirits. The project fills a longstanding retail gap by bringing everyday conveniences directly to residents in one of Tennessee’s fastest-growing and most affluent areas.

Robbie Swan, Vice President of Development at Watkins Real Estate Group and lead developer on Village Green, said:

“We are honored to receive the CoStar Impact Award for Commercial Development of the Year. From the beginning, our goal was to create a development that respects Nolensville’s small-town character while providing the high-quality retail and gathering spaces the community deserved. Village Green reflects our commitment to thoughtful, context-sensitive design and long-term community value.”

Michael Aide, President of Watkins Real Estate Group, added:

“This recognition highlights the entire team’s dedication to delivering exceptional grocery-anchored centers that enhance local communities. Village Green exemplifies how strategic retail development can strengthen a town while fitting harmoniously into its surroundings.”

Watkins Real Estate Group has developed more than 50 Publix-anchored retail centers across the Southeast since 1980. The firm started working with the landowner on Village Green in 2018 and worked closely with local stakeholders throughout the entitlement and construction process.

The 2026 CoStar Impact Awards are judged by real estate professionals with deep knowledge of local markets, evaluating projects on design excellence, market impact, innovation, and contribution to the community.

For more information about Village Green or Watkins Real Estate Group, visit www.watkinsreg.com.