In this episode of The Radical Hospitality Podcast, host Zeke Freeman sits down with Tyler Cauble, a Nashville-based commercial real estate investor, advisor, and developer known for turning overlooked properties into community anchors through adaptive reuse and neighborhood-first strategy.

Tyler shares how he dropped out of college, landed an in-house leasing role at a boutique development firm, and quickly built real-world experience across office, retail, industrial, and development. After completing his first major development project, he launched his own firm and began raising capital for deals rooted in a clear philosophy: be product-type agnostic, but hyper-local about where you invest. For Tyler, that means spending nearly all his time understanding the real fabric, demand, and trajectory of specific neighborhoods like East Nashville and Madison.

Takeaways:

• Tyler Cauble emphasizes the importance of understanding neighborhood dynamics for successful investments.
• He prefers commercial real estate over residential due to the complexities of tenant relationships.
• Tyler's approach to underwriting deals focuses on finding the 'X factor' that sets projects apart.
• He believes in the potential of opportunity zones to spur investment in neglected areas.
• Tyler discusses the challenges of navigating city regulations and permitting processes.
• He highlights the significance of choosing the right management team for hospitality projects.
• Tyler's Peerless Mill project aims to create a self-sustaining community within a mixed-use development.
• He stresses the need for conservative underwriting in uncertain market conditions.
• Tyler shares insights on the benefits and challenges of utilizing historic tax credits.
• He advocates for hiring experienced professionals to navigate complex financing options like TIFs.

Connect with Tyler Cauble:

Website: crecentral.com

Instagram: @commercialinnashville

Connect with Zeke Freeman:
Instagram: @zekefreeman_rootarchitecture and @rootarchitecture
YouTube: @rootarchitecture
Facebook: @RootArchitectureandDevelopment
LinkedIn: Zeke Freeman
X/Twitter: @zfreemanroot

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