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Material Ventures

Nashville, TN 2–10 employees 2 principals

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About Material Ventures

Material Ventures is a real estate operator headquartered in Nashville, TN. Material Ventures operates in Chattanooga, Tennessee-Georgia and Nashville, Tennessee. Its investment focus is on Multifamily - Ground-up, Multifamily - Value-Add and Standalone Retail.

Material Ventures is a privately held real estate investment and development company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Led by founder and principal Tim Johnson, the company operates with approximately 2–10 employees and focuses on boutique multifamily residential, retail, and mixed-use properties. Its development activities are concentrated in Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee, with an emphasis on ground-up construction, adaptive reuse, and neighborhood-oriented commercial spaces. The company’s portfolio includes at least 4 projects across these markets. Notable developments include Burnside in Chattanooga, a converted 100-year-old industrial building containing 45 apartments and 6,500 square feet of commercial space, and Crestmoor Green Hills in Nashville, a development featuring 98 apartments and 9,500 square feet of retail and restaurant space. Material Ventures also oversees the redevelopment of Hagan Gallery, a 2.1-acre mixed-use property in Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood. Its operations encompass real estate acquisitions, investment management, development planning, financing, and asset management, with a focus on smaller-scale urban projects.

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Markets and themes

Markets Material Ventures operates in

  • Chattanooga, Tennessee-Georgia
  • Nashville, Tennessee

Investment themes at Material Ventures

  • Multifamily - Ground-up
  • Multifamily - Value-Add
  • Standalone Retail
  • Workforce Housing

Capabilities

  • Construction Management
  • Mixed Use
  • Technology-forward
  • Urban infill

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Frequently asked questions about Material Ventures

What does Material Ventures do?
Material Ventures is a privately held real estate investment and development company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
Where is Material Ventures based?
Material Ventures is headquartered in Nashville, TN.
What markets does Material Ventures operate in?
Material Ventures is active in Chattanooga, Tennessee-Georgia and Nashville, Tennessee.
How many employees does Material Ventures have?
Material Ventures has 2–10 employees.
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Material Ventures at a glance

Tier
Mid-market
Operator type
Developer, Owner
Headcount
2–10
Units owned
<1,000
Units managed
<1,000
Property mgmt
Self-Managed
Markets
2
Principals
2

Contact Material Ventures

4013 Outer Dr, Nashville, TN 37204, USA
mtrlventures.com