Tennessee Environmental Consulting

At Lord & Winter, we're dedicated to supporting development projects in Tennessee while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations. Our team of experts conducts scientific surveys of natural resource systems in the state, including streams, wetlands, and wildlife habitats, to ensure that development plans adhere to Tennessee's unique environmental standards.

We work closely with civil engineering firms and developers during the design process to integrate site assessments that account for Tennessee's diverse topography and geography. Our experience working in the state has given us an intimate understanding of Tennessee's environmental features, such as its forests, mountains, and rivers, and we're dedicated to ensuring that they're protected during the development process.

We proudly offer TN clients the confidence they need to proceed with development projects, knowing that we have the expertise to navigate the state's regulatory landscape while safeguarding its natural resources for future generations.

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments

Nashville Gas Station Acquisition - Phase I ESA and environmental due diligence

Nashville Gas Station Acquisition

Tennessee
A commercial real estate developer needed environmental due diligence before they acquired a gas station, convenience store, and additional commercial property in Nashville, Tennessee. A history of hazardous releases was suspected due to the property's previous use as a gas station and other adjacent property use.
Nashville Residential Development

Nashville Residential Development

Tennessee
A real estate investment firm required environmental due diligence to assess business risk with a property acquisition for residential development in Nashville, Tennessee.

Environmental Permitting

Athens Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion

Athens Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion

Tennessee
A 23.48-mile length natural gas pipeline expansion planned by the Athens Utility Board required natural resource surveys, environmental permitting, and stream restoration services. The project intersected 47 jurisdictional streams, six hydrologic units, and four wetlands.
Brick Church Business Park

Brick Church Business Park

Tennessee
The client required environmental permits from the state of Tennessee – Division of Water Resources and Nashville District, US Corps of Engineers to make drainage culvert improvements. Additionally, state and federal watercourse jurisdictional determinations were required for environmental planning during site layout.

Environmental Remediation

Nashville Tennessee Voluntary Cleanup

Nashville Tennessee Voluntary Cleanup

Tennessee
A 2-acre, historical, gas station and auto repair center required environmental assessment and remediation under the State of Tennessee Voluntary Cleanup Program (VOAP) in Nashville Tennessee. The client required site remediation leading to a No Further Action (NFA) letter, required by commercial lenders, for the construction of a 28 story, $125M commercial real estate development.
Nashville Hotel Development Cleanup - Environmental Due Diligence and Cleanup - Tennessee

Nashville Hotel Development Cleanup

Tennessee
Hotel Development Group required cleanup of a prime Sobro location in Nashville, Tennessee. A 16 story Broadway Avenue area hotel was planned on a brownfield. 120 years of industrial and commercial use had resulted in recognized environmental conditions. Solvents, gasoline, lead, and semi-volatile organic compounds exceeded soil screening levels set by the US EPA and adopted by the state of Tennessee - Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) - Division of Remediation.

Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments

Knoxville Phase 2 Site Assessment

Knoxville Phase 2 Site Assessment

Tennessee
An auto sales and maintenance facility located in East Tennessee required environmental due diligence services as part of a real estate transaction.
Nashville Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment

Nashville Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment

Tennessee
An Investment Firm requested Lord and Winter Services for a pending real estate acquisition in South Broadway (SoBro), Nashville, requiring fast and expedited environmental due diligence services.
Nashville Commercial Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment

Nashville Commercial Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment

Tennessee
A commercial real estate firm required environmental due diligence services to acquire a commercial property located in South Nashville.

Sustainability & Green Energy

Municipal Water-Utility Green Energy

Nashville Municipal Water-Utility Green Energy

Tennessee
A municipal water service utility required environmental due diligence on three large-scale photovoltaic facilities housed in three water treatment facility locations. 9,000 solar panels are being installed, generating 3.2 megawatts of power in what is Tennessee's first local government to pursue utility-scale renewable power generation.
Biodiversity Measurement Guidance and Monitoring

Biodiversity Measurement Guidance and Monitoring

Tennessee
Our client required a guidance document to train local facility staff to accurately monitor biodiversity at their locations throughout North America. In addition, a baseline biodiversity assessment was needed to provide measurable data for corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, aligned with global ESG metrics, listed in their strategic planning documents for each facility in North America.
DoD Residential Subdivision Solar Energy Generation

Nashville Municipal Water-Utility Green Energy

Tennessee

The Army Branch of the US Department of Defense (DOD) needed an environmental assessment for a 50-acre federal land in the Southeastern US, which will be utilized for constructing a solar power generating facility. The purpose of building this facility is to provide power to 1,000 homes for US military personnel and their families.