We enhance everyday lives with thoughtful placemaking.

About Beacon

At the forefront of Beacon, we see beyond the ordinary, using each project as a canvas where potential meets purpose, reflecting the unique character of its neighborhood and enhancing everyday lives with thoughtful placemaking.

Our Story

Beacon Companies is the most recent project of Chris Rudd and Kirstin Hobday. Before building Beacon Companies, Chris and Kirstin built Thrive Residential, one of the most successful home-building firms in the Southeast. As a builder of custom homes and unique communities in popular neighborhoods in Nashville and Atlanta, Thrive built over 2000 mid to high-end residences at price points from the high $300,000s to over $2 million, with Chris and Kirstin leading and growing a successful team. Thrive quickly became an industry leader with innovative land planning, architecture, construction methods, design finishes and processes.

In 2020, Toll Brothers, a Fortune 500 company and the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, acquired Thrive Residential. Following the acquisition, Chris and Kirstin completed a tenure as senior leadership for Toll Brothers overseeing the successful development and sales of multiple communities for Thrive Residential, a Toll Brothers Company.

In 2021, they founded Beacon Companies, a commercial real estate and investment company, bringing their expertise and decades of experience in the luxury residential real estate space to the commercial space, focusing on developing strategic mixed-use developments, commercial redevelopment, and industrial projects while continuing to pursue innovative residential projects, all with an emphasis on placemaking.

Our Projects

Mixed Use

Our expertise in transforming properties into vibrant destinations across various industries makes us a preferred partner for those looking to invest in uniquely positioned and strategically developed real estate projects. Our mixed use projects cater to businesses and tenants seeking prime locations that offer a blend of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces, ensuring that every project meets the specific needs and aspirations of our varied client base. From unique floorplans to distinct high-end design elements and architecture, we bring a thoughtful approach to what makes sense for each market we enter. Rather than building a project, we brainstorm and plan creative architecture that meets the demands of today, while bringing to life and seamlessly fitting it into the fabric of its community.

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Industrial

Our emphasis on prime locations makes us a preferred partner for companies in the industrial and transportation sector who are looking for projects in prominent corridors, including class A industrial products and state of the art class A industrial facilities. Whether flex or single tenant, we focus on creating cutting edge spaces. Industrial outdoor storage facilities are also critical for transportation corridors and high growth sectors, and we pay attention to every detail, viewing projects as opportunities to make a difference in every sector of the American industrial market.

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Commercial

To deliver exceptional spaces that blend seamlessly into their environments, we thoughtfully enhance the fabric of the community with a commitment to luxury, functionality, and a profound respect for architectural heritage. Whether new, class A commercial space in one of our mixed use communities, or a historic building brought back to life, we provide exceptional opportunities for individual businesses.

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The Farm

Nestled in the hills of Arrington, TN, minutes from the famous Arrington Vineyards, and a short drive from Nashville and Franklin, lies our 550 acre Angus cattle farm. At North 36 Farms, we are committed to raising our Angus cattle the right way – on lush, open pastures using sustainable and humane practices. Our cattle are never given growth hormones or unnecessary antibiotics. We believe this thoughtful approach results in the highest quality, best-tasting beef around.

Our Angus beef will soon be available for purchase directly from the ranch or through select local retailers and restaurants. We can’t wait for you to taste the North 36 Farms difference!

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Residential

Our mission to redefine the essence of space, ensures each bespoke residential project elevates a community and reflects its vibrant, purpose-filled character. Whether nestled inside one of our mixed-use communities or designed as a stand alone development, our residential projects create a lifestyle and embody what is most sought after in a home. Everything we do is intentional, from planning to execution.

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