Adams & Reese expands in Nashville presence with lease at Broadwest

NASHVILLE (April 7, 2026) — JLL today announces that Adams & Reese, a nationally recognized multidisciplinary law firm, has signed a 5,500-square-foot lease at Broadwest Tower, part of the premier mixed-use destination connecting Downtown and Midtown Nashville. The new office on the 17th floor expands the firm’s previous space at the tower and will support its continued growth in the market.

JLL Executive Managing Directors Tom Hooper and Bo Tyler represented Adams & Reese in the transaction, while Senior Managing Director Bill Adair and Executive Vice President Ashley Albright represented the landlord, Propst Development. JLL’s Project and Development Services division will manage the build-out of the new office.

Founded in 1951, Adams & Reese has nearly 350 attorneys and government relations advisors serving clients in 20 major cities throughout the Southeastern and Western U.S. and the Washington, D.C. area. The firm represents multinational corporations, regional businesses, governmental entities, institutions, and is designed to accommodate clients across more than 50 practice areas, including complex litigation, regulatory matters, corporate transactions, intellectual property and crisis management.

In recent years, Adams & Reese has strengthened its presence in Nashville through strategic growth initiatives, including the addition of attorneys from Neal & Harwell PLC and the expansion of its litigation and crisis management practice areas. These efforts have further positioned the Nashville office as a key hub within the firm’s national platform. The 17th floor expansion broadens the firm’s footprint, offering additional capacity to support its current team of attorneys and staff while providing the flexibility to welcome new talent and expand its services.

“Adams & Reese is happy to be part of Nashville's thriving business community. As our office continues to grow, Broadwest offers the modern workspace and convenient location that our team needs to succeed,” said Gif Thornton, Managing Partner at Adams & Reese. “The building’s walkable surroundings, top-tier amenities, and proximity to Nashville’s key business and entertainment hubs foster a dynamic environment that supports both collaboration and client engagement. We’re excited to contribute to the energy and momentum that drives Nashville forward.”

Spanning a full city block between Downtown and Midtown, the Broadwest mixed-use district includes a 21-story Class AA office tower spanning 510,000 square feet of office space. Designed by Cooper Carry, the premier building is built to LEED Gold standards. Broadwest also includes a three-story creative office and retail building with approximately 100,000 square feet of flexible workspace, bringing the project’s total office environment to more than 600,000 square feet. Office tenants benefit from flexible 25,000-square-foot floor plates, floor-to-ceiling glass, a two-story atrium lobby, and direct access to dining, hospitality and lifestyle amenities.

“Adams & Reese was looking for an amenity-rich space that supports its growth and fosters collaboration,” said JLL’s Hooper. “Expanding within Broadwest Tower allows the firm to maintain a cohesive environment for attorneys and clients while remaining at the heart of one of Nashville’s most dynamic mixed-use destinations.”

At Broadwest’s street level, more than 42,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space activates the pedestrian experience and connect to a 1.5-acre central plaza designed for outdoor events, dining and community gatherings. The mixed-use destination is also anchored by the four-star Conrad Nashville hotel and The Residences at Broadwest, a luxury condominium tower with 196 homes situated above the hotel.

According to JLL’s Q4 office outlook, Nashville’s office market continues to stabilize as limited new supply and evolving tenant preferences reshape demand. The market ranked among the top U.S. cities for absorption-to-delivery ratios in 2025, reflecting sustained tenant interest in high-quality office space. Leasing activity is increasingly concentrated in modern, amenity-rich properties like Broadwest as companies prioritize workplaces that support talent attraction, collaboration and long-term growth.

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