Emily Benedict Joins The Cauble Group as Associate Broker
Nashville, TN (October 28, 2024) — The Cauble Group, a premier commercial real estate brokerage in Nashville, is excited to welcome Emily Benedict to our distinguished team of brokers. With a strong track record of public service and over 20 years of sales leadership, Emily joins The Cauble Group as an Associate Broker, where she will leverage her expertise to serve local businesses and strengthen community partnerships.
Emily brings a wealth of experience from her role as a Nashville Metro Councilmember for District 7, where she has been instrumental in creating impactful public policy and fostering relationships with key stakeholders across the city. Her extensive knowledge of land use and zoning in Nashville has equipped her with a unique ability to help developers and investors navigate land entitlement projects, ensuring that properties meet community needs and fit within the city’s long-term plans for growth. Emily’s commitment to creating win-win outcomes for Nashville’s neighborhoods and businesses enhances The Cauble Group’s commitment to delivering exceptional results for clients.
“I am passionate about helping local businesses find spaces where they can thrive,” said Emily. “Joining The Cauble Group allows me to continue serving the Nashville community while driving meaningful connections between businesses and their ideal commercial locations.”
In her new role, Emily will focus on connecting small to mid-sized businesses with commercial spaces and assisting clients in land entitlement processes, especially for neighborhood-appropriate higher-density and transit-oriented developments. Her deep understanding of public sentiment will be invaluable as she supports clients through the often complex land use process. Her expertise will further strengthen The Cauble Group’s mission to support sustainable economic growth in Nashville.
“We’re thrilled to have Emily on board,” said Tyler Cauble, founder of The Cauble Group. “Her insights from both public service and commercial real estate will be invaluable as we continue to build strong local partnerships and contribute to Nashville’s evolving real estate landscape.”
Emily holds a B.A. from Western Michigan University and has been a proud resident of East Nashville since 1999. Her deep-rooted commitment to the community is evident through her service on multiple boards, including the Tri-State Minority Supplier Development Board, Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and Nashville Pride.
For more information, contact The Cauble Group at 615-854-7188 or office@caublegroup.com.
About The Cauble Group
Founded in 2018, The Cauble Group offers exceptional commercial real estate services tailored to each client's needs across office, retail, industrial, land, and multi-family sectors. Our team of elite brokers leverages in-depth Nashville market expertise combined with global reach to deliver optimal opportunities and results for clients.
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