Massive Sewart's Landing Development Underway in Smyrna

The mixed-use project will bring new apartments, hotels, retail, and green space to Middle Tennessee.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:49am

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a scale model of a modern mixed-use development with sleek, geometric buildings, lush greenery, and a miniature P-51 aircraft replica, all arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background and using dramatic lighting to represent the scale and significance of the Sewart's Landing project.A scale model of the ambitious Sewart's Landing development in Smyrna, Tennessee, which aims to transform a former military base into a vibrant live-work-play destination.Smyrna Today

Sewart's Landing, a major mixed-use development in Smyrna, Tennessee, is finally moving forward after decades of planning. The project will include 268 apartment units, 240 hotel rooms, 280,000 square feet of retail space, up to 400,000 square feet of additional office or retail, and 12 acres of green space with an amphitheater and walking areas.

Why it matters

This development is expected to have a significant economic impact on the Smyrna and Rutherford County area, bringing new jobs, tax revenue, and infrastructure improvements. It also aims to create a vibrant live-work-play destination focused on walkability and community connection.

The details

Sewart's Landing will feature major retail and dining tenants like Sprouts Farmers Market, Wawa, Jonathan's Sports Bar, and City Barbecue. The development will also honor Smyrna's history with a full-scale P-51 aircraft replica, murals, and a timeline highlighting the legacy of Sewart Air Force Base. Construction timelines call for phased openings, with traffic improvements and new access points off Sam Ridley Parkway.

  • The Sewart's Landing development has been decades in the making.
  • Construction on the project is now underway.

The players

Mary Esther Reed

The mayor of Smyrna, Tennessee.

Land Elliott

A developer with Equitable Property Company, the company behind the Sewart's Landing project.

Matt Looney

A representative from Ancore Constructors, the construction company working on the Sewart's Landing development.

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What they’re saying

“This project is expected to bring major economic impact to the area while helping support local infrastructure and keeping property taxes lower for residents.”

— Mary Esther Reed, Mayor of Smyrna

What’s next

The development is expected to open in phases, with the first components coming online in the next few years.

The takeaway

Sewart's Landing represents a significant investment in Smyrna's future, transforming a former military base into a vibrant mixed-use destination that aims to boost the local economy, improve infrastructure, and enhance the community's quality of life.