Integrity
We provide clear and realistic assessments, while communicating openly with landowners and partners through every stage of the development process.
Nashville, TN · Est. 2020
ARPENT
Measurement of Excellence
A real estate development firm transforming communities through visionary land planning, master-planned developments, and experiential ventures across the Southeastern United States.
25+
Years Combined Experience
SE
U.S. Regional Footprint
4
Core Services
∞
Creative Solutions
Our Vision
Creativity
Creativity
is where we shine.
At Arpent, creativity extends beyond development design. It includes identifying beneficial uses, strategic pathways, building relationships, and solving problems in ways that create tangible development outcomes.
Arpent is a Nashville-based real estate development firm dedicated to transforming communities through innovative, thoughtfully designed developments. We specialize in master-planned communities, land planning, ADA-enhanced development, medical office, experiential ventures, mixed use, and commercial and residential brokerage.
Our team holds Master's degrees from Auburn University's distinguished MRED program, and brings decades of experience elevating communities across the Southeast — ensuring quality, sustainability, and enduring value in everything we create.
Our Approach
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
The principles that guide every decision, every development, every relationship.
Professionalism
We operate with structure, consistency, and disciplined attention to detail across every phase of our work — from initial assessment to final execution.
Creativity
This is where we shine. We explore multiple pathways to identify unique solutions that align development potential with market realities and community needs.
Stewardship
Through intentional planning, placemaking, and distinctive design, we seek to create developments that are not only economically viable, but contextually responsive and enduring.
What We Do
Focused Services
From raw land to realized vision — Arpent provides the full spectrum of services required to bring transformative developments to life.
Land Planning
- Land Entitlement
- Placemaking & Community Design
- Highest & Best Use Analysis
- Regulatory Navigation
- Master Developer Services
Consulting
- Expert Strategic Guidance
- Mixed-Use Development
- Master Planning
- Planned Urban Design (PUD)
- Site Evaluation & Market Analysis
Development
- Project Management
- Design & Build
- ADA-Enhanced Spaces
- Experiential Ventures
- Mixed-Use Communities
Brokerage
- Commercial Brokerage
- Residential Brokerage
- Market Access & Positioning
- Partnership & Joint Ventures
- Investment Advisory
Who We Serve
Our Customers
Whether you own land or are building a development portfolio, we're your strategic partner from concept to completion.
For Landowners
- We help you decide the best use of your property.
- We evaluate development feasibilities and constraints of varying uses.
- We assist in navigating zoning and entitlement processes.
- We structure a path toward maximizing value and long-range planning.
- Our goal: move you from uncertainty to clarity — from idea to reality.
For Development Partners
- Site evaluation and comprehensive market analysis.
- Entitlement strategy and execution.
- Symbiotic planning and coordinated execution.
- Collaboration on partnership and joint venture opportunities.
- Ongoing advisory throughout the full development lifecycle.
How We Work
Our Approach
A disciplined, four-phase methodology that transforms raw potential into realized excellence.
Evaluate
We begin with a disciplined assessment of each opportunity — analyzing the site's existing conditions, regulatory framework, and underlying market dynamics. Every decision is grounded in data and context.
Strategize
Building on this analysis, we identify and define the highest and best use of the property. We envision possibilities that unlock value while aligning with market demand and financial feasibility.
Entitle
We navigate complex zoning, entitlement, and approval processes with precision and experience — working collaboratively with municipalities and stakeholders to position each project for success.
Execute
We actively participate in the execution of our developments — either directly or alongside strategic partners — advancing projects from concept to completion with discipline and purpose.
Featured Work
Our Portfolio
Visionary developments that honor place, heritage, and community.
Resort Development
Whiskey Mountain
A Proud Tennessee Tradition
Located adjacent to the Cherokee National Forest in Hartford, Cocke County, TN, Whiskey Mountain is a one-of-a-kind resort that fuses the Appalachian landscape with Tennessee's rich whiskey heritage. Guests explore a curated whiskey trail featuring brand-sponsored cabins, hands-on distillery experiences, guided tastings, outdoor adventure, and cultural festivals — drawing from a 22-million-person travel market within a 4-hour drive.
Hartford, TN
Whiskey Trail
Brand Cabins
Resort Hotel
Outdoor Amphitheatre
Mixed-Use Development
Savory Village
Fine Cuisine Nourishes the Body & Soul
A premier culinary destination in Spring Hill, TN — located on the site of a historic working farm. Anchored by a world-class Culinary Institute of America campus, Savory Village weaves distinct development districts across 24.55 acres, including fine dining, an artisan market, a botanical conservatory, luxury loft apartments, a boutique hotel, craft brewery, and an outdoor amphitheater. A soulful wellness experience that must be lived, not seen.
Spring Hill, TN
CIA Campus
24.55 Acres
Boutique Hotel
Conservatory
The People Behind the Vision
Meet the Team
Proudly holding Master's degrees from Auburn University's distinguished MRED program — driven by expertise, creativity, and a commitment to community.
Stephen C. Crawford
Founder & CEO
Stephen brings over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry with a focused expertise in Master Planned and Mixed-Use developments. His extensive portfolio includes high-end resort and waterfront luxury developments, showcasing his skill in delivering tailored real estate solutions for a diverse range of clients. Previously, Stephen served as Chief Real Estate Executive Officer for Velocity Resorts LLC, a multi-billion dollar master-planned development in Tennessee, where he successfully raised over one billion in capital and negotiated key entitlements and incentive packages. He holds a Master's degree from Auburn's Harbert College of Business in MRED and has a GRI designation.
Krista O'Brien
Partner & COO
Krista is a real estate developer with a strong foundation in finance and strategic planning. A former CPA, she holds a Master of Real Estate Development from Auburn University, building on an MBA and BSFCS from the University of Georgia. With three decades of combined experience, Krista brings sharp analytical skills and a disciplined approach to structuring and evaluating complex projects. She brings expertise spanning public accounting, corporate finance, hospitality, manufacturing, real estate investing and development. Outside of work, she is guided by a philosophy of intentional living.
Get in Touch
Let's Build Something
Let's Build Something
Extraordinary Together.
Whether you're a landowner exploring your property's potential or a development partner seeking collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.
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