Ann Cargile practices in the area of commercial real estate, representing property owners property managers, tenants and lenders, among others. In that capacity, she regularly advises clients on the complex interface between allocation of risk and the proper use of insurance in contracts, leases and loan documents. She also advises clients as to how the various provisions of their documents impact whether their insurance, or that of a third party, will be ultimately responsible for coverage of a loss. Ann sits on the Insurance Committee of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, which monitors and discusses the current issues in insurance as they affect real property. Ann also frequently teaches and writes on insurance topics that are of interest in the realm of commercial real estate.
Listed in Chambers USA, Real Estate, 2003-2024 Listed in Nashville Post, "In Charge - Legal," 2023-2024 Listed in Nashville Business Journal "Women of Influence," 2020 Consistently listed in “Best of the Bar,” 2009-2023 "Power Leader in Commercial Real Estate," 2015-2019 "Influencers: Law," 2019 "Power 100: Dealmakers," 2017 Listed in The Business Journals "Best of the Bar," 2022 "Influencers: Law List," 2019 American College of Real Estate Lawyers, Past President American Bar Foundation, Fellow Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, 2003-2025 Listed in Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024 Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers Real Estate, 2006-2024 "Top 50 Women," 2012, 2022-2023 "Top 50 Nashville," 2023 "Top 100 Tennessee," 2023 Nashville Athena Award Nominee, 2010 Listed in Who's Who Legal: Real Estate, 2013-2020, 2023 Listed in Who's Who Legal Thought Leaders: Global Elite, 2019-2020 Listed in Who's Who Legal Thought Leaders: USA, 2025 Women in Commercial Real Estate Nashville's "Legacy Award," 2017 Acquisition counsel to healthcare REIT Representation of Global Medical REIT in upwards of $900 million of healthcare facility acquisitions across the United States. Acquisition counsel to global life insurance company Representation of MetLife Inc. in $93 million acquisition of One Bellevue Shopping Center in Nashville, Tennessee, a recently completed 355,240-square-foot lifestyle center. $32 million sale of historic Cannery Row Representation of client in sale of $32 million historic Cannery Row complex in Nashville, Tennessee, to New York City-based Thor Equities Group. This was the sale of an assemblage from the 1950s for redevelopment with significant title challenges. Represented investor in sale of office building Representation of client in sale of $15.53 million multi-tenant office building with 68,174 rentable square feet of space. Negotiated and drafted purchase contract, responded to title and survey objections, and facilitated closing of transaction. Leasing and general real estate services for national retailer Provide counsel related to leasing and general real estate services to Stein Mart nationally. Negotiated numerous leases for new Stein Mart stores, along with complex assumptions of existing leases, including acquisition of leases as part of another retailer’s bankruptcy plan. Advise on lease administrative matters, including lease renewals and amendments, CAM billing disputes, landlord default issues, and mechanic’s liens. $25 million acquisition and financing Representation in the $25 million acquisition and financing of Hillsboro Plaza Shopping Center in Nashville, Tennessee. $77 million acquisition and financing of hotel Representation in the $77 million acquisition and financing of Renaissance Hotel in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Acquisition of 77% undivided interest in office park Representation in the acquisition of 77% undivided interest in Green Hills Office Park in Nashville, Tennessee, and assumption of related financing. $13.75 million acquisition and financing Representation in the $13.75 million acquisition and financing of Park Place Shopping Center in Nashville, Tennessee. $15 million acquisition and financing Representation in the $15 million acquisition and financing of The Oaks Shopping Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. $41 million sale of undivided interest in shopping center Representation in the $41 million sale of undivided interest in Thoroughbred Village Shopping Center in Cool Springs, Tennessee, and assumption of loan. $125 million refinance of shopping center Representation of a national life insurance company in the $125 million refinance of Green Hills Mall in Nashville, Tennessee. Acquisition and financing of $35.8 million building Representation in the acquisition and financing of a $35.8 million office building in Frankfurt, Kentucky. National leasing counsel to international software corporation Serves as national leasing counsel to international software corporation with over 8 million square feet of office space. $36 million acquisition of office park Representation in the $36 million acquisition of Green Hills Office Park in Hillsboro Plaza in Nashville, Tennessee. $65 million refinance Representation of lender in the $65 million refinance of Turkey Creek Lifestyle Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
