Founded in 1919, C.B. Ragland Company (“CBR”) is a family-owned real estate owner, developer, and manager headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. For more than a century, CBR has played a significant role in shaping Nashville’s business and commercial real estate landscape, with a portfolio spanning office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and mixed-use properties. Today, CBR owns and operates 18 commercial properties across Nashville, including landmark developments and holdings in the SoBro district, Berry Hill, and The Gulch. Led by industry veterans Michael Hayes (CEO) and Bill McKnight (President), the company’s legacy is marked by innovative adaptive reuse projects, neighborhood revitalization, and a commitment to long-term value creation in Middle Tennessee real estate.