About Cherry & Associates

About Cherry & Associates

While many commercial real estate companies represent landlords and tenants, our team at Cherry & Associates specializes in exclusively representing tenants and buyers of commercial space and properties.

Our no-conflict approach allows us to deliver objective, unbiased, advice, as well as provide high-value services that give you the best possible value for your real estate investment.

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Our no-conflict approach allows us to deliver objective, unbiased, advice, as well as provide high-value services that give you the best possible value for your real estate investment.

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The History of Cherry & Associates

Cherry & Associates was founded in 1994 by Joseph J. Cherry after he spent nearly eight years as vice president of CB Commercial Real Estate Group. In the years since, Cherry & Associates has established a reputation for thoroughness, accuracy and customer service that has attracted a large and growing list of clients including South Central A/V, Vanguard Healthcare, Century II Staffing, MorphoTrust, O’Charley’s, Newk’s Eatery, Viacom Corporation, Rooms To Go, Darden Restaurants, and Bridgestone/Firestone.

We’re extremely proud of our high customer retention rate.

Our Team

Charles P. Vaughn, Jr

Principal

Charles Vaughn is a former corporate real estate executive who became a commercial real estate broker and developer.
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Charles P. Vaughn, Jr

Principal

Charles Vaughn

Charles (Charlie)Vaughn is a former corporate real estate executive who became a commercial real estate broker and developer. He is a native of Nashville, Tennessee, is married, and has four daughters.

Today, Mr. Vaughn is engaged in the development and ownership of numerous retail / restaurant / medical projects for companies like Starbucks, Aspen Dental, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Panera Bread, Chase Bank Verizon Wireless, Banfield Pet Hospital and Dunkin Brands, Inc.

Mr. Vaughn began his career in commercial real estate with Shoney’s Inc. He held numerous positions within the company in a career that spanned more than 15 years. He resigned from Shoney’s, Inc. in 1997 and at that time was the Executive Vice President of Real Estate Development and Franchise Administration. He was actively engaged in the development of several hundred restaurants under five separate brands in more than 30 states.

Mr. Vaughn then joined Joe Cherry, the founder of Cherry and Associates, as a full partner. Mr. Vaughn acquired most of Mr. Cherry’s interest in the company in 2000 and has since divested a large portion of it to his other partners at the firm.

Mr. Vaughn’s strengths are found in his ability to build and direct teams from various disciplines throughout the entire real estate development process. He possesses a deep understanding of site evaluation/selection, sales and leasing transactions, contract/lease negotiation, permitting, finance, and construction management.

Mr. Vaughn is affiliated with various charitable organizations throughout the greater Nashville area and is an advisory board member for a regional privately held retail company. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Middle Tennessee State University.

Phone: 615-366-1098 ext. 11
Email:cvaughn@cherryandassoc.com

Graves C. Stubblefield, III

Principal

Gray Stubblefield launched his career into the commercial real estate industry in 1999.
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Graves C. Stubblefield, III

Principal

Gray Stubblefield

Commercial Real Estate Executive | Retail Tenant Representation | Development & Site Selection

Gray Stubblefield is a Partner at Cherry & Associates, where he specializes in retail tenant representation, site selection, development, and disposition throughout the Southeastern United States.

Since joining the firm in 1999 and becoming a partner in 2005, Gray has developed extensive expertise in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including site selection, market analysis, lease and contract negotiations, permitting, construction coordination, and development oversight.

He has represented or developed for numerous national, regional, and local retailers and restaurants, including Darden Restaurants, Rooms To Go, AutoZone, Ruby Tuesday, Panda Express, Panera Bread, Starbucks, Aspen Dental, RaceTrac, Sleep Number, Five Guys, and Dutch Bros.

A Nashville resident since 1998, Gray is known for providing strategic market knowledge and delivering solutions that consistently exceed client expectations.

He is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and has been involved with organizations including the Phoenix Club of Nashville and the Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee.

Gray earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Marketing from Mississippi State University.

Phone: 615-366-1098 ext. 12
Email:gstubblefield@cherryandassoc.com

Mylinda J. Vick

Principal

Mylinda Vick has spent 20 years working in corporate real estate. As a principal of Cherry & Associates, LLC,
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Mylinda J. Vick

Principal

Mylinda Vick, CCIM

Mylinda Vick, CCIM, helps corporate tenants and buyers make real estate decisions that advance their business objectives, protect their interests, and create long-term value. As a Principal of Cherry & Associates, LLC, she specializes exclusively in tenant and buyer representation, bringing more than 30 years of experience to complex office, industrial, headquarters relocation, portfolio strategy and management, and site selection assignments.

Mylinda has advised leading organizations including Bridgestone, Mars Petcare, Nelson Mullins, Viacom, Genesco, Layton Construction, the Nashville Visitors & Convention Corp., and Team Air, among others. Her professional recognition and senior leadership roles across international, national, and local organizations reflect her standing in the Nashville commercial real estate community.

A native Nashvillian, Mylinda grounds her leadership in faith, family, and service. She is the mother of two adult children and grandmother of five; an active member of Brentwood Baptist Church’s Station Hill Campus; secretary of the Villa Maria Manor Board; an active member of C12; and a supporter of caregivers in her community.

Phone:615-366-1098 ext.14
Email:mvick@cherryandassoc.com

Chad Atwood

Senior VP

Chad Atwood began his real estate career in 1998 as a retail leasing agent for JDN Realty Corporation in Atlanta, GA.
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Chad Atwood

Senior VP

Chad Atwood

Chad Atwood began his real estate career in 1998 as a retail leasing agent for JDN Realty Corporation in Atlanta, GA. Following his time at JDN, he worked as a retail Broker for Staubach Retail Services where he focused on tenant representation and third party leasing. Atwood’s primary clients included EB Games, Yum Brands, Justice for Girls, Target and Cypress Equities.

His time at Staubach Retail Services and third party involvement with Cypress Equities ultimately led to a full time position as Director of Leasing for the Southeast Region. In this capacity, Atwood oversaw the leasing for five lifestyle and power center developments. In his current role at Cherry & Associates, Chad focuses on tenant representation.

His list of past and current clients includes, but is not limited to, Panda Express, Sleep Number, Lovesac, Main Event, Skechers, Lifetime, Casey’s General Stores, Panera, High Country, 7th Avenue, Snooze, and Shades Sunglasses & Casual Apparel.

Chad graduated from The University of the South in 1998 with B.A. in Economics and currently resides in Nashville, TN. He is married and the proud father of three children.

Phone:(615) 366-1098 x15
Email:catwood@cherryandassoc.com

Jeff Valdes

Principal

With over 35 years of commercial real estate experience, Jeff is a nationally recognized tenant and buyer representative who negotiates transactions across the United States.
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Jeff Valdes

Principal

Jeff Valdes

With over 35 years of commercial real estate experience, Jeff is a nationally recognized tenant and buyer representative who negotiates transactions across the United States. He helped pioneer tenant and buyer representation in the Pacific Northwest in 1990, and today his clients — from startups to Fortune 50 companies — trust him to protect their interests in markets from coast to coast. He is licensed in the states of Tennessee, Oregon, and Washington.

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Jeff brings a relationship-driven, problem-solving approach to every transaction, going far beyond conventional lease negotiations. His rich global and cultural background has sharpened his ability to understand diverse business needs, whether he's working with a regional operator expanding into new markets or a major corporation managing a national portfolio.

Jeff and his wife, Erin, have four adult children and 2 grandkids and are members at Stonebridge Bible Church. Jeff also equips and mentors Christian pastors and leaders around the world, serving in countries such as Pakistan, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Through his nonprofit ministry, The Berean Way, he partners with indigenous leaders to strengthen biblical training and discipleship efforts.

Phone:(615) 366-1098 x15
Email:catwood@cherryandassoc.com

About Cherry & Associates

Our Team

Charles P. Vaughn, Jr

Graves C. Stubblefield, III

Mylinda J. Vick

Chad Atwood

Jeff Valdes

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