PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP DAY & TOUR | SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
Goodnight Nashville
9:30 - 11:30
Only 40 slots available!
Join this tour of Goodnight Nashville for a full walkthrough of the project from initial design through construction and timber installation. Hear firsthand how the team navigated everything from concept development and material selection to on-site coordination and mass timber erection on a tight urban site.
Goodnight Nashville is a four-story mass timber entertainment venue located on Lower Broadway. Designed to evoke the city’s historic timber warehouses, the building uses CLT floors and roofs supported by a Glulam post-and-beam frame. The structure is Type IV-HT, with exposed timber interiors adding warmth and character across all levels. A double-height main hall connects to a mezzanine and rooftop terrace via open stairs, while garage-style doors on the upper floors enhance indoor-outdoor flow. Design coordination focused on managing acoustic performance, fire rating requirements, and integrating custom steel connections within the timber frame.
Tour Host
Anecdote Architecture is a Nashville-based design studio focused on creating immersive, story-driven spaces that resonate with users and communities alike. Known for their work in hospitality and cultural environments, Anecdote combines expressive materiality with a deep sensitivity to context. The firm is the architect behind Goodnight Nashville, the city’s first mass timber entertainment venue, where CLT and glulam were used to shape a bold new typology on Lower Broadway. With projects spanning restaurants, venues, and branded spaces, Anecdote Architecture continues to redefine how architecture can craft emotional and memorable experiences.
Tour Host
Mass Timber Services is a premier North American supplier and full-service mass timber specialist, combining European-engineered materials with hands-on project delivery. Since their founding in 2019, the firm has seamlessly integrated premium CLT, glulam, GLT, and micro CLT into projects of all scales across multiple sectors. They offer end-to-end support, from early generative design analysis and structural modeling through fabrication, logistics, and on-site installation, helping design teams overcome unfamiliarity hurdles and achieve
cost, schedule, and build quality certainty. With a focus on sustainable, biophilic construction and legacy building, Mass Timber Services has supported diverse sectors, including residential, institutional, retail, and entertainment, working on notable projects such as Jelly Roll’s Goodnight Nashville.
Tour Host
Turner Construction Company is one of the largest and most respected construction firms in the United States, known for delivering complex, sustainable, and high-performance buildings across every major sector. Founded in 1902, Turner completes more than 1,500 projects annually and maintains a national presence through over 45 offices. The firm has been consistently ranked the number one green contractor by Engineering News-Record and is recognized for its leadership in sustainable construction, including the use of mass timber, low-carbon concrete, and embodied carbon tracking. Turner’s integrated approach combines technical expertise, innovative delivery methods, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and client success.
Navigating Technical Design &
Construction Challenges to Drive Mass Timber Innovation
Shaping the Future of Mass Timber Through Cutting-Edge Design Strategies
12:00 pm Registration and Coffee Break
1:00 pm Workshop A: Aligning Aesthetic Goals With Technical Detailing to Enable High-Quality Mass Timber Execution & Avoid Visible Build Errors
Synopsis
- Preserving mass timber aesthetics through clear detailing to support seamless coordination, prevent increased risk, and avoid costly rework in design development
- Choosing to conceal fasteners versus exposing them: understanding the impact on aesthetics and constructability decisions
- Clarifying visibility expectations and concealment strategies early in design to streamline documentation and reduce downstream RFIs and redesigns
3:00 pm Afternoon Refreshments
3:30 pm Workshop B: Solving Acoustic & Moisture Challenges to Ensure Optimal Performance & Enable Exposed Timber
Synopsis
- Designing exposed timber assemblies that meet acoustic targets without compromising aesthetics, using tailored buildups and detailing to address STC/IIC and flanking sound challenges
- Integrating moisture resilience strategies into early design decisions to preserve timber quality and mitigate long-term durability risks
- Balancing acoustic and moisture solutions with embodied carbon and cost constraints to support performance goals in budget-sensitive building types
Building with Confidence Through Effective Solutions for Mass Timber Projects
12:00 pm Registration and Coffee Break
1:00 pm Workshop B: Developing Flexible Manufacturing Models for Optimal Throughput & Seamless Project Execution
Synopsis
- Evaluating how contractors and manufacturers can better collaborate to develop adaptable production models that accommodate both large-scale and small-scale mass timber projects
- Ensuring production flexibility while meeting contractor needs for timely material delivery, precise cut specifications, and efficient on-site assembly
- Using real-time data and feedback to drive continuous improvement, refining production processes and project management, while ensuring cost and schedule accuracy
3:00 pm Afternoon Refreshments
3:30 pm Workshop D: Coordinating Prefab Production & Delivery to Support Efficient Mass Timber Installation
Synopsis
- Engineering and fabricating large-scale timber components with transport, handling, and sequencing constraints in mind to reduce damage risk and rework onsite
- Communicating precise tolerance and connection details across trades during design development to enable smoother coordination during installation
- Synchronizing production schedules with construction phasing to minimize site congestion, and improve erection speed