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Recently, RaganSmith team members were excited to attend the annual TN Bike Walk Summit in Knoxville, TN. The summit held a full day of workshops, breakout sessions, and keynote presentations as an avenue to share resources and best practices for enthusiasts of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. Our team was afforded the opportunity to fellowship and exchange ideas with fellow planners, landscape architects, engineers, elected officials, and most importantly cyclists and pedestrians. The Summit's commitment to building streets that are safe and inviting for all people is what makes RaganSmith proud to support this event.

Another year of Thanksgiving Potlucks are in the books for RaganSmith, and they were a resounding success! ???? Yesterday, our Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Chattanooga offices came together to host incredible potlucks overflowing with delicious food, laughter, and gratitude. The day was a reminder of the many blessings in our lives, and we’re truly thankful to have shared it in the spirit of togetherness.

Yesterday, RaganSmith and Pape-Dawson Engineers were thrilled to serve as the Presenting Sponsor for ULI Nashville’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate Breakfast! We joined ULI members and guests at the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to explore insights from the 2025 Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report—and celebrated Nashville’s incredible recognition as a top 5 market to watch for the fourth year running. ? Thank you to ULI Nashville for hosting an excellent event. Here’s to innovation, collaboration, and continued growth in Music City!

ULI Nashville is honored to have?RaganSmith | Pape-Dawson Engineers?as the Presenting Sponsor for this year's Emerging Trends in Real Estate. RaganSmith | Pape-Dawson Engineers see the value in the Emerging Trends in Real Estate report and our ULI members and guests who gathered this morning at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to network and learn about the report and our city. Thank you so much for your support and commitment to Emerging Trends and ULI Nashville.

Today, we honor all veterans for their willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. To all of our employee veterans, we salute you. Thank you for your service!

The RaganSmith team is thoroughly enjoying their time in Kingsport, TN at the 2024 TAPA (Tennessee Chapter of The American Planning Association) Fall Conference, centered on the theme Reimagining Communities. This conference is about exploring ways to balance natural resources, outdoor recreation, and quality of life, emphasizing that planning goes beyond just buildings and roads. Our team has had the privilege of hearing from knowledgeable guest speakers, participating in mobile workshops, and engaging in thought-provoking breakout sessions. RaganSmith is proud to sponsor such an impactful event.

Last week, Alan Thompson, Vice Chairman of Cumberland Region Tomorrow, joined a panel discussion hosted by MTSU's Jennings and Rebecca Jones Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning as part of its Scholars Program. The conversation focused on key issues like sustainability, mobility, and livability.?Alan, an employee of RaganSmith, was honored to share insights on these issues/challenges impacting Middle Tennessee.?RaganSmith always encourages collaboration and a solution oriented discussion.

Nashville, “don’t forget to vote!” Today we have an opportunity to vastly improve Nashville’s mobility options. Without a dedicated transit fund we are sending our federal dollars to Denver, Phoenix, Charlotte, etc. Vote for the Transit Referendum to establish a dedicated fund. Let’s make a commitment for a mobile Nashville. ?

Last week, RaganSmith had the privilege of attending ULI’s Fall Conference in Las Vegas. We were able to connect with our fellow Nashville ULI Chapter members and enjoyed a great tour of the Las Vegas Raiders stadium which provided us a brief glimpse of future possibilities on Nashville's East Bank. We also learned about key issues addressing housing, infrastructure, workforce, sustainable energy, the importance of placemaking, and AI application in our daily life. We're proud to be members of the Urban Land Institute organization, which is committed to education, research, and collaboration in the name of making our world a better place.

Happy Halloween from RaganSmith's Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Chattanooga offices! ???????????