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Sobro Development

dmillsphoto — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:59:31 +0000

producer2, on 19 November 2009 - 04:52 PM, said:

I wonder how long it took someone with photoshop to come up with this previously unannounced "project" for Tower Investments....

My guess is about an hour. If you look at it, it's a 36 story 200' tower filled with midgets and toy buses. It's also about 1/3 cantilevered by the thin roof of the MCC. Thanks Tower for a just plain god-awful looking building. I like the Peabody, though.

Sobro Development

producer2 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:52:43 +0000

I wonder how long it took someone with photoshop to come up with this previously unannounced "project" for Tower Investments....

Sobro Development

PHofKS — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:52:12 +0000

While the economy with regards to development is down, the architectural rendering business is booming; at least with regards to the SoBro area. The 29 story Pinnacle office building was just completed next to the new Symphony Hall and next to the 22 story Encore Condos. The proposed six square block convention center is in the land acquisition stage and the operators and developers of the connected, 47 story hotel have been selected. Now there are a couple of renderings for other proposals or projects related to the convention center which have appeared on the web.

The 40 story (+/-) Peabody Hotel rendering from their architect's web site could possibly have been their proposal for the primary hotel or an associated, independent hotel. I understand they have an interest in making a strong Nashville presence.

Then there is the Tower Investments proposal for a 36 story (+/-) mixed use tower on the CC site itself. This may represent some gamesmanship on the part of Tower to claim a higher value for their land, but there could possibly be some actual intent for development of the subject lot.

Regardless, it is interesting to see the possibilities for the further development of three 35+ story buildings in the area.

Nashville Convention Center options

producer2 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:54:52 +0000

jice, on 17 November 2009 - 12:21 PM, said:

More convention center drama.. i'm not sure what to think of all this.. i'd hate to lose the Musician's Hall of Fame, especially when the new convention center is not even approved yet!

Musicians Hall of Fame, Nashville landowners fight eminent domain

You have to get to the end of the article to get the real meat and potatoes... and I quote...

Chambers, who flew to Los Angeles last week to talk about the possibility of moving the hall of fame there, said he hopes he can keep it here, even at the expense of finding an interim site for the next three years. And he hopes the convention center will get built no matter what.

"I'd like nothing better for the museum than to see it go in the convention center," he said Friday. "There are a lot of cities that would like to have a venue like this as a draw. But Nashville is Nashville, and the reason we opened up here in the first place is that it's Nashville."

He is clearly looking for more money as is Tower, etc., he will not move this somewhere else.

Nashville Convention Center options

jice — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:21:15 +0000

Griffin Plaza

jice — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:06:28 +0000

Bad news for Griffin Plaza.. but according to Crosland, they still want to see it developed.. so maybe it's not over yet..

Crosland may lose Nashville Gulch site

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The Crosland property, about one acre of land with two 19th-century brick buildings at the corner of 12th Avenue South and Laurel Street in the Gulch, was to become a $35 million mixed-use development of 140 apartments and 32,000 square feet of retail space called Griffin Plaza.

Construction was supposed to have been completed by late last year but never got under way. Instead, the developers' bank, Carolina First Bank, is scheduled to sell the land at 11 a.m. Nov. 30 outside the Davidson County Register of Deeds office at Sommet Center.

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But Bill Barkley, president of Crosland's Tennessee division, said Carolina First's action wasn't necessarily the death knell for Griffin Plaza.

He said his company is working "diligently for a resolution of this matter, and I would not assume this is over. We would like to develop Griffin Plaza."

Velocity Rising

jice — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:01:25 +0000

Finally got around to uploading some pics of my Velocity tour..

Sales center:

Inside a ground level unit.. (extra high ceilings to match retail ceilings on 1st floor)

Hallway (I think?).. seemed to be a good amount of this kinda thing.. turning a common area into a piece of art.

Patio on the ground level, with firepit and grills

Another unit..

with balcony..

and sliding room separators.. the cabinet thing inside there is built in also, part of the unit.. pretty cool (also has drawers, etc, accessible from the bedroom side)

One hallway outside of the units

Balcony overlooking the old sales center, aka possible "future grocery"

Courtyard in the middle of the units

The "Sky lounge"

Riverfront Apartment to Condo conversion sales going great

alargecat — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:38:05 +0000

I'm trying to get information on these condos.

Anyone have access to the Tennessean archive and can get articles on it? Such as: http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/tennessean/access/1772401461.html?dids=1772401461:1772401461&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Feb+17%2C+2006&author=CHRIS+JONES&pub=The+Tennessean&edition=&startpage=W.39&desc=Water+view+attracts+buyers+to+one-time+apartments

Thanks!

Downtown Nashville Baseball Stadium

jice — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:35:40 +0000

Looks like talks are picking back up.. now that we have a different Mayor and different owners for the Sounds
Sounds may find new home on riverfront after all

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According to Metro Finance Director Richard Riebeling, preliminary discussions have centered on three locations: the 11-acre old thermal plant site near the Cumberland River; a stretch of parking lots north of the Tennessee State Capitol where the historic Sulphur Dell baseball field once sat; and along the river’s east bank close to LP Field

“We had a meeting with (Sounds ownership) a few weeks ago to just talk about their interest in the stadium and different locations, but we didn’t leave with any proposal,” Riebeling said. “It was really more concept. There’s still a lot more work to do.”

Murfreesboro appears to be slowly rebounding...

Rocky@theTop — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:38:32 +0000

I've noticed new projects at corner of Middle Tennessee Blvd/Main, Thompson Lane/MCP, and Robert Rose Drive have all broken ground. They may not be huge, but it looks like a start. Anyone know any specifics, details or other news?

Terrazzo Auction

jice — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:29:11 +0000

The auction is Nov 21.

Should be very interesting to see what happens

http://www.terrazzonashville.net/

Nashville West

chadshelton921 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:14:59 +0000

Couple of things,

1. Hill Center is coming along nicely, the office building is almost closed in, and ready to finish out. The Publix is finally taking shape, and the BOA slab is poured for that new facility.

2. The empty lot beside Books A Million, looks like they are filling in what they dug out before for the underground parking. Today they was taking the dirt that was by the Belle Valley entrance, and taking it over and dumping it in the big hole? Kinda weird, Anyone know?

3. Buffalo Wild Wings is finally almost done and the Madison location said they will be opening the 1st of December. Sportclips should be done and ready to open in March 2010. Gamestop will be opening in February.

4. Nashvillewest.com, has been saying coming soon forever, anyone know when this site will be up and running, and what it will include.

Nashville Shores sold to former Six Flags execs

timmay143 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:15:56 +0000

It good to see the success of Nashville Shores. Hopefully, many good things will continue in the future.

Signature Tower

queensguy06 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:04:37 +0000

For anyone that WAS interested in what the shorter tower would have looked like in the skyline, here is a shot: Skyline Shot

Is Tony still in default over his $11.5 million loan? With the website still down I am going to go out on a limb here and call this one dead. D-E-A-D. Maybe in a few years this project will be resurrected in some form or another, but to be honest I really don't see that happening either.

Nashville Shores sold to former Six Flags execs

ariesjow — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:31:49 +0000

I hope they turn Nashville Shores into a decent water park like Whitewater outside of Atlanta or Splashin' Safari at Holiday World. Those are the two water parks I think most Nashvillians venture to when they want something much more substantial than what Nashville Shores provides.

I would love for us to finally get another theme park but I wouldn't want a Six Flags park. I would LOVE for Cedar Fair to place a park in our market as their parks are superior and better maintained.

Nashville Shores sold to former Six Flags execs

jice — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:51:55 +0000

Sounds good to me Nashville Shores is in need of a facelift I think anyway..

Nashville Shores sold to former Six Flags execs

RON-E — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:29:40 +0000

lets hope so! nashville needs some better entertainment to be noticed by other cities a little better

Nashville Forum meeting

smeagolsfree — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:22:01 +0000

Forum meet again Saturday @ 10 am at the downtown library Provance. We have been averaging 5 to 10 people each meet. Everyone is welcome. I realize it is slow, but we always find something to talk about.

Nashville Shores sold to former Six Flags execs

Nashville_maestro — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:49:59 +0000

http://www.wsmv.com/news/21513722/detail.html

Hopefully this will lead to a better waterpark and maybe even have Six Flags take notice in Nashville eventually.

Velocity Rising

jice — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:13:50 +0000

I'll post some pics if I ever get a chance lol. I got some recent from inside the building.. and outside that are maybe a month old.

I agree about it not winning a beauty contest lol. But I still think its very cool looking.. i like it because there seems to be a lot about it that is just different.. not your usual condo building downtown.

The back side.. i haven't paid a lot of attention but don't think much has been done to it yet.. I believe, if I remember correctly, the plan is to have a greenway back there eventually, which connects all the way up to metrocenter? i think?

They are still finishing up things.. despite having the "ribbon cutting" lol.. there are several condos that are not quite complete yet.. and a few other amenities being worked on still.

Velocity Rising

Nashvillain — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:53:22 +0000

timmay143, on 01 November 2009 - 08:49 PM, said:

Woohoo! Congrats Velocity! Can anyone grab any pictures?!

I went downtown today to walk around and grab a few pictures...but I forgot my memory card!!! I'm such an idiot. I'll probably get back up there later this week.

The Velocity looks OK....It's not going to win a beauty contest and probably not quality or durability awards either. But for me, I'm starving for any and all retail/residential mixed-use construction in the downtown area. And this definitely fits the bill. I really hope that they are able to attract some retail. I'm amazed by the amount of stuff that's gone into the Gulch so far, the entire 12th ave side of Icon is full and so far, the two times I've been over there, the businesses seem to be doing pretty well. (What a contrast with Encore which is completely empty) So, if Velocity can fill its space it will go a loooong way to really making the Gulch an actual functioning neighborhood and not just another "destination" weekend type place.

And shame on me but I didn't notice what was going on with the back side of the building as I walked along tbe Demonbreun St bridge. I want to say that it's landscaped, but not like a park or greenway quite yet.

Nashville West

James Owen — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:10:43 +0000

Shuzilla, on 02 November 2009 - 03:09 PM, said:

I asked a clerck at the Barrel when they were moving and she said they'd start the new store by next summer if not actually finishing up by then. I got the impression it was a move aimed at getting better traffic situation. Currently, there's no middle lane on Charlotte so left turns block traffic.

I wonder what else could go at the soon-to-be abandoned CB? A car lot?

Hard to say. That portion of Charlotte Pike coming west from I-40 is poorly configured, and this would be a nice change of scenery for Cracker Barrel compared to where they are now, which is literally a road planner's worst nightmare, IMO.

Nashville West

Macushla — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:05:05 +0000

Shuzilla, on 02 November 2009 - 04:09 PM, said:

What do you think about the police precinct station moving out of the park/Nashville West vicinity? Better or worse for the area?

Not good for Nashville West. Currently, it's one of the safest places to shop. The original plan was for the Precinct to move into the Horizon Building next to Nashville West. After a year of planning and other expenditures by the city on the Horizon Building, the Frensley location suddenly arose. I wonder why the city is offering 4 million for a property that was on the tax rolls valued at 2.9 and that's when it was a working dealership, now it sits empty. The Frensley location is over 2 miles further away, towards downtown. The neighbourhoods around West End and Sylvan park are thrilled. Bellevue would be impacted the most. Here' s information about a meeting coming up on Thursday night.

Please join us for a Public Meeting

Location: Cohn Adult Learning Center 4805 Park Ave

Date: Thursday, November 5^th 2009

Time: 6:00pm

Topic: The future move of the Metro Police Department’s West Precinct and the DNA LAB

This meeting is an open forum to address any issues or concerns that you may have regarding the future move of the West Precinct/Metro Police DNA Lab.

Chief Serpas, Metro Finance Director Richard Riebeling, along with other Metro Entities, who are currently involved in the planning of this project, will be represented to address your questions.

We encourage and look forward to your participation.

Sincerely,

Commander Michelle Richter

West Precinct

Nashville West

Shuzilla — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:09:33 +0000

MusicCityWest, on 31 October 2009 - 06:51 AM, said:

There's already a Cracker Barrel not even a mile down the road on Charlotte off I-40.

I assume that one would close, if this were to happen. It would essentially be moving (just assuming... surely they wouldn't keep both open, being so close together).

Macushla, on 30 October 2009 - 06:43 PM, said:

If you only had this article to go on you would be left with the false impression that the park at Nashville West is imminent.

I wondered about that. An article I read earlier about work commencing didn't even mention the park. What do you think about the police precinct station moving out of the park/Nashville West vicinity? Better or worse for the area?

Terrazzo Auction

nashvillwill — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:26:05 +0000

does anyone know how the auction went? it was this past weekend right?