Covalent Properties

At Covalent Properties, we believe real estate is more than square footage. It is where people, innovation, and opportunity meet. Founded by Eric Elmquist, Ph.D, Covalent Properties is a boutique commercial real estate firm based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in science-based, technology-focused, and innovation-driven spaces. Our team connects investors, innovators, and organizations with lab-ready, R&D, and mixed-use commercial properties that support growth across Middle Tennessee and beyond. With deep experience in property management, investment strategy, and commercial leasing, we combine data-driven insight with human connection, helping clients find not just properties, but possibilities. Our expertise includes: • Science and technology real estate (R&D labs, life science facilities, innovation parks) • Commercial and mixed-use property leasing across Nashville and Franklin • Property and asset management for investors and estate trusts • Real estate investment and portfolio optimization We are proud to support Tennessee’s growing life science and innovation ecosystem, partnering with developers, universities, and business leaders to build the spaces where ideas become impact. Let’s build your next important place. Learn more: https://covalentproperties.com We also publish a biweekly newsletter on the intersection of business, real estate, and innovation in Nashville. Subscribe to the Bond Brief here: https://stats.sender.net/forms/aADrL7/view?utm_campaign=linkedin