Tailored & attentive service from introduction to the closing table

Local Expertise

With deep roots in Middle Tennessee, we draw upon our extensive network across the industry for our clients.  Our team is flexible, agile, and intimately familiar with the local terrain.  

Development Insight

Drawing upon our industry knowledge, we help our clients navigate development and entitlement risk to unlock your property's full potential with institutional buyers. 

Your success

Our team has a demonstrated track record navigating complex, institutional-scale transactions, that's focused on guiding our clients to the closing table, and above all, your success.

Clay uses his multideciplinary skill set on behalf of his clients to lead complex transactions to the closing table.  Recent deals range in size and scale from infill to institutional and cover the entire spectrum of product types, including adaptive reuse, multifamily, and industrial. 

Advisor and Partner

I gain energy from working with a select group of clients to help navigate complex, institutional-scale transactions. I draw upon an in-depth understanding of the local market and provide guidance at each step of the process, from engagement to the closing table.

Always my best,

— Clay

  • Clay is a creative thinker, consensus-builder, and multidisciplinary real estate entrepreneur. He gains energy from good design and human connection. Clay gravitates towards projects that connect the community with commerce. His daily goals - work hard, be kind.

    He is the founder of Public Square, a sustainable real estate development + brokerage company. We have an acre for acre commitment – for each acre or property we develop, we offset it with an acre in permanent natural space easement.

    Clay is an Principal Broker and licensed commerical contractor. He is inspired by architecture from centuries past and strives to deliver projects that tell an equally long story. He has an array of development experience ranging from design and entitlements to leasing and management.

    Above all else, Clay seeks to be a good father and a good husband.

I look forward to working with you.