Construction Advances on Camden Nations, a 393-Unit Apartment Development Planned in West Nashville’s Nations Area

A major multifamily project is moving forward along the Cumberland River corridor

Construction activity has advanced on Camden Nations, a planned 393-home apartment community in West Nashville’s Nations area. The development is part of a broader wave of residential building that continues to reshape the city’s westside, where former industrial tracts and low-density parcels have increasingly been targeted for new housing over the past decade.

The project is being developed by Camden Property Trust, a publicly traded apartment real estate investment trust. In company filings and quarterly updates, Camden has listed Camden Nations as one of its active developments, identifying Nashville as a key Sun Belt growth market where it has continued to expand through both construction and acquisitions.

What is confirmed about the project’s scale and timeline

• Planned size: 393 apartment homes.

• Status: under construction, listed as an ongoing development in 2025 operating reports.

• Construction start: Camden reported construction commencing during the first quarter of 2025.

• Cost guidance: Camden has reported an estimated total project cost for Camden Nations in the mid-$100 million range across 2024–2025 disclosures, reflecting typical adjustments as projects move from planning into active construction.

How Camden Nations fits into the Nations neighborhood’s development pattern

The Nations has become one of Nashville’s most active redevelopment zones, supported by proximity to downtown and access to key corridors that connect West Nashville to major employment centers. Large apartment communities have become more common in and around the neighborhood, particularly where legacy commercial or underutilized sites can accommodate multi-building footprints and structured parking.

Camden Nations enters a market that has seen sustained delivery of new rental housing. Developers have pursued a mix of mid-rise and campus-style communities, aiming to capture demand from renters seeking newer buildings, amenity packages, and relatively short commutes compared with fast-growing suburban areas.

Key issues to watch as the development progresses

As construction continues, several factors will shape how the project is absorbed into the market and the neighborhood:

• Construction sequencing and traffic impacts, particularly during peak building phases involving concrete, framing, and utility tie-ins.

• Market timing, as Nashville’s rent growth has cycled in recent years while new supply has continued to come online in multiple submarkets.

• Infrastructure and public services capacity, including road connectivity and pressure on surrounding corridors during lease-up periods.

With 393 homes planned, Camden Nations ranks among the larger single multifamily additions underway in West Nashville’s Nations area.

Further updates are expected as the project advances through major construction milestones and approaches eventual leasing and occupancy phases.