Locally grown coffee outfit Elevate is slated to take over the ground-floor cafe space at the new 1221 Broadway office tower in downtown Nashville, bringing a quick-service caffeine stop to workers and visitors along Broadway. The team is eyeing a late 2026 opening as the building’s retail spaces start to come online.
Permit Filing Points To Suite 103
A recently issued commercial building permit flags interior build-out for a street-level space at 1221 Broadway, Suite 103, and lists RJ Builders LLC as the contractor, according to What Now Nashville. The filing is the clearest public sign so far that a local coffee concept is headed for one of the tower’s retail bays. What Now Nashville noted that Elevate’s owner had not responded to its inquiries at the time of that report.
The Building At The Gateway To Downtown
1221 Broadway houses the One22One tower, a 26 floor office high-rise that pitches street-level retail and tenant amenities as part of its package, according to ONE 22 ONE. Leasing materials spotlight ground-floor spaces intended to keep the sidewalk active and to serve nearby office workers and hotel guests. Sitting at the corner of Broadway and 13th Avenue, the tower occupies a key corner where the Gulch, Midtown and downtown meet.
About Elevate
Elevate, founded by Chloey and Ryan Wilson, operates locations in Hermitage, Donelson and Lebanon and began life as a drive thru concept, according to Elevate Coffee. The brand leans on espresso drinks, cold brews and breakfast items, a menu tailored to busy, high traffic ground-floor spots. What Now Nashville also reported that it reached out to the owner for comment but had not received a response by publication time.
Timeline And Next Steps
The cafe is planning to open around the end of 2026, a timing confirmed in coverage by the Nashville Post. Permit documents indicate the work is limited to interior improvements, a typical sign of a tenant fit out rather than major exterior construction. Beyond the permitting trail and leasing information, neither the developers nor the operator have laid out a firmer public timeline.
