
S03 / E20
Latest dispatch · Jun 30, 2026
Chris Eachus - Founding Partner of CP Group
Chris Eachus has spent over two decades rising through the ranks at CP Group — from analyst to partner — and is now leading one of the most ambitious adaptive reuse projects in Atlanta's history: the transformation of…
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Chris Eachus has spent over two decades rising through the ranks at CP Group — from analyst to partner — and is now leading one of the most ambitious adaptive reuse projects in Atlanta's history: the transformation of CNN Center into The Center, a mixed-use destination anchored by an 11-concept food hall, the largest bar in Georgia, Michelin-starred chefs, World Cup activations, and a renewed vision for downtown Atlanta. In this episode we cover: Rising from analyst to equity partner at CP Group over 20+ years Acquiring CNN Center and reimagining it as The Center Building a world-class food and beverage program with Michelin-starred chefs Hosting FIFA's World Cup volunteer headquarters and the ATL Culture House Preserving Ted Turner's penthouse and honoring the building's media legacy Chris's outlook on downtown Atlanta and the future of urban mixed-use development Watch the full story on Sunbelt Developers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Big thanks to our sponsors for supporting this series: • Songy Highroads – songyhighroads.com • Corporate Environments – corporateenvironments.com • USA Cabling – usacablingtech.com • Scott Contracting – scott-contracting.com • The Beck Group – beckgroup.com If you have a commercial real estate need, please reach out. My team and I have incredible resources through Cushman & Wakefield to help with any need you have. More info: https://linktr.ee/timwright.cre