In December 2025, the final tenants inside Rivergate Mall closed, with most of the rest of the mall closing on February 13, 2026. Demolition of the old mall began in March, except for Dillard’s, which is still open, and will remain open to become part of the redevelopment. Click for More News
Last year the City of Goodlettsville approved a package of economic incentives to support a RiverGate Mall Redevelopment Project. Being partly in Goodlettsville and partly in Nashville, the approval follows a similar funding package granted by the Metro Nashville Council and its Industrial Development Board.
About the Transformation
The $450 million transformative redevelopment will be a mixed-use community integrating residential, retail, hospitality, entertainment, office, medical, dining, public green spaces, and new infrastructure. According to master plans, there will be 710 apartment units, 127 townhomes, 80 senior living units, 120,000 square feet of commercial space including a 51,000 square-foot grocery store, a 120-key hotel, and 20,000 square feet of medical and general office space.
While only a third of the original mall layout fell within the city limits of the City of Goodlettsville, the new development will offer double that amount contributing a significant increase in economic benefits for the city.
Honoring the Past
In February 2025, Merus Design Build announced the purchase of the property for $33 million, which they plan to transform into a walkable, mixed-use district. They are partnering with civil engineering company Fulmer Lucas, Smith Gee Studio for land planning and master planning, and lending partner Pinnacle Financial Partners, as well as with Metro Nashville and the City of Goodlettsville. Groundbreaking of the new development will take place later in 2026, with building taking place in a number of phases and completion expected in 2030…