What's New in Green Hills Nashville Right Now
If you have lived in Green Hills for more than a couple of years, you have watched the neighborhood get described the same way in every glossy write-up: the mall, the Bluebird, Hillsboro Pike, repeat. That shorthand is about to stop being accurate. Between a new mall owner with a nine-figure checkbook, a wave of luxury brands that used to skip Nashville entirely, and the arrival of street-level retailers on Hillsboro Pike itself, the shape of a normal errand run here is quietly being redrawn.
The short version of the thesis: for the first time in a long time, what happens inside The Mall at Green Hills and what happens on the surrounding blocks are starting to converge into a single retail district, and the transition year is now.
Simon Property Group, the largest owner and operator of shopping malls in the U.S., has assumed full management and leasing control of The Mall at Green Hills after acquiring the property from Taubman Realty Group in November of 2025. That transaction is the piece most residents missed while it was happening, and it is the reason everything else on this list is happening now.
In February, Simon put a number on its plans. The Mall at Green Hills is set to undergo a complete transformation as part of a $250 million investment, with Simon announcing that the Green Hills property, along with sister properties in Denver and Tampa, will be getting full makeovers. The design language Simon has used publicly is specific: grand two-story flagship statement entrances, jewel-box spaces for luxury boutiques, lush landscaping, and elevated arrival moments intended to usher guests into a reimagined shopping experience. Construction is set to begin in 2026.
Translation for the resident: expect scaffolding, staged entry closures, and a mall that will feel like a construction zone in parts before it feels like a new building. Also expect a leasing philosophy that leans harder into brands you cannot find anywhere else in the state.
The mall's general manager was blunt about that positioning in June. Norah Buikstra, who has been at the property for 25 years, said Green Hills remains one of the strongest retail destinations in the region and continues attracting new retailers, noting that "we really do have the strongest luxury collection in Tennessee by far."
The more interesting story is what is happening on Hillsboro Pike itself. Luxury and premium brands used to treat Green Hills as an interior neighborhood: you parked, you walked in, you left. That is changing at street level.
The clearest signal is the Swiss running brand On. On Inc. is preparing to open its first Nashville store at 4021 Hillsboro Pike, bringing the Swiss sportswear brand to Green Hills, and a Metro permit reviewed by the Nashville Business Journal shows the retailer is set to occupy the former Whole Foods Whole Body space. Global architecture and design firm Gensler is leading the project. Think about what that address change means in practice. The old Whole Foods Whole Body storefront was a supplement counter and yoga apparel rack tucked into a grocery footprint. Its replacement is a flagship for a brand that, five years ago, would have opened only in Manhattan or Los Angeles.
On is not moving alone. The upcoming store joins a growing list of high-end retailers investing in Nashville, with brands including Hermès, Zimmermann, and Brunello Cucinelli having announced Green Hills locations as the area's retail landscape continues to grow.
If you have been trying to keep track of the tenant shuffle inside the mall, here is the most current cut. The Mall at Green Hills, located at 2116 Abbott Martin Road, is home to Nordstrom and RH Cafe with over 130 stores and eateries, and twelve new spots have just opened or will open soon, from Skims to Dolce & Gabbana.
| Store | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SKIMS | Coming soon | Lower level next to Nordstrom |
| Christian Louboutin | Open | Upper level next to Nordstrom |
| Swatch | Coming soon | Lower level next to Nordstrom |
| Dolce & Gabbana | Announced | Part of the twelve-store expansion |
| Coach | Announced | Part of the recent lineup |
| Vuori | Announced | Part of the recent lineup |
| Valenti | Recently opened | New to Nashville market |
| State & Liberty | Relocated | Repositioned inside the center |
| Altar'd State | Relocating | Moving across the hall on the lower level near Macy's while remaining open during renovation |
| Hollister Co. | Recently opened | Part of the current lineup |
| On (street-level) | Permitted | 4021 Hillsboro Pike, former Whole Foods Whole Body |
| Hermès, Zimmermann, Brunello Cucinelli | Announced | Green Hills locations forthcoming |
The pattern in that table matters more than any single line item. Half the moves are relocations or expansions of stores already here, which is what a landlord does when it is trying to reset the interior circulation before a bigger renovation. The other half are true new-to-market brands, which is what a landlord does when it is trying to justify a $250 million price tag.
There is one caveat every Green Hills resident already knows and every visitor learns fast. Months after the $250 million renovation was announced, many shoppers say they are still waiting to learn exactly what is changing and when. When WSMV asked shoppers what they actually wanted addressed, the answer was not luxury tenanting. Many shoppers admitted that their biggest concern isn't luxury shopping, it's parking, with one shopper calling it "a nightmare" and another saying "it's very difficult to find parking here." Mall officials have not yet provided a specific timeline for when major construction will begin or what shoppers should expect during the process.
That gap between "here is the rendering" and "here is the schedule" is the practical thing to watch this fall. If you are a resident planning a holiday-season shopping run, assume the deck gets shuffled once permits are pulled, and plan trips off-peak accordingly.
None of the mall news changes the reason a lot of people moved to this pocket of Nashville in the first place. The Bluebird Cafe is one of the world's preeminent listening rooms, and over the last 40-plus years it has gained worldwide recognition as a songwriter performance space where the "heroes behind the hits" perform their own songs. Located in a small strip mall outside of downtown Nashville, the 90-seat venue is unassuming in appearance, but some of the most significant songwriters and artists have performed on its stage.
If you have not looked at the calendar in a while, the weekly rhythm is worth re-learning:
There is also a moment worth marking for anyone whose entry point to Nashville was the TV show that filmed here. The Bluebird Cafe Open House on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm celebrated The Nashville Reunion Tour with photo-worthy moments, merchandise, and the opportunity to step on the same stage as Deacon and Rayna, with free admission for all ages. If you missed it, keep an eye on the Bluebird calendar for reprises during the tour cycle.
A short, specific plan that only makes sense if you already live here:
The neighborhood you have been living in is being rebuilt around you in slow motion. The residents who pay attention to which corridor closes first, which street-level lease signs go up next, and which weeknights the Bluebird has open seats will experience the transition as an upgrade. The ones who wait for the ribbon-cutting will experience it as a construction detour.
If you would like a broker's read on how these shifts are affecting values on specific streets in Green Hills, or you simply want a knowledgeable neighbor to talk through what a move within the neighborhood could look like, Jeanie Barrier would welcome the conversation. Let's connect.
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