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[markhollin]

Morningside of Belmont remodeling continues.

Looking south from Magnolia Blvd., 1/4 block south of Wedgewood Ave:

[markhollin]

The lot on Church St. where 16th Ave. North dead ends ha been cleared and fencing is up.  Not sure what the plan is.
 

[markhollin]

19th & Wedgewood (4 stories, 20 units) update. Foundation walls starting to rise.

Looking east from 19th Ae. South, 1/4 block north of Wedgewood Ave:

[markhollin]

Vanderbilt University Mayborn Building addition (2 stories 15,000 sq. ft.) update.   Glass installed.

Looking east from Magnolia Circle, 1/2 block south of Edgehill Ave:

[markhollin]

1808 Wedgwood Ave. (previously known as 19th & Wedgwood with three 3 story buildings featuring 15 condos) has received a $2.5 million permit has been issued for shell construction.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21133039/work-continues-on-village-townhome-project

Here is progress already up to the 3rd floor on the back building, looking east from 19th Ave. South, 1/2 block north of Wedgwood:

Looking south from 19th Ave. South, 1/2 block north of Wedgwood:

[MLBrumby]

Boo! Those were among my favorite houses in that part of M-R.  To be replaced with yet another bland "faux cupola" p-o-s condo building.

[MLBrumby]

The Country Delite Farms facility on Church Street between 14th and 15th Ave. was sold to a Dairy Co-Op as part of a  package with other dairy processors. WW says this part of the deal was valued at $30M+.  I think some on this forum have wanted to see this block developed into something tall/urban, but I like that this will remain a working plant for the foreseeable future. 

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/commercial-real-estate/article/21133463/midtown-dairy-facility-sells-for-303m

Edited May 14, 2020 by MLBrumby

[nashvylle]

10 minutes ago, MLBrumby said:

The Country Delite Farms facility on Church Street between 14th and 15th Ave. was sold to a Dairy Co-Op as part of a  package with other dairy processors. WW says this part of the deal was valued at $30M+.  I think some on this forum have wanted to see this block developed into something tall/urban, but I like that this will remain a working plant for the foreseeable future. 

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/commercial-real-estate/article/21133463/midtown-dairy-facility-sells-for-303m

at least that means the storage tanks will remain. I'd rather it remain a dairy processing plant with the storage tanks than be demolished and another bland box, simply for architectural diversity in this part of town. 

[titanhog]

2 hours ago, nashvylle said:

at least that means the storage tanks will remain. I'd rather it remain a dairy processing plant with the storage tanks than be demolished and another bland box, simply for architectural diversity in this part of town. 

If they're going to keep those bland tanks...at least paint some cool murals on them.

[markhollin]

The .31 acre surface lot  at 2103 Elliston Place (just west of Krispy Kreme) on the Rock Block has sold for $2.8 million.  Ridgefield Properties (R.P.) is the buyer from Krispy Kreme. Now word on what Marc Stengel of R.P. has in mind, but he is a longtime champion of the Elliston Place neighborhood. He is also a partner with Tony Giarratana on various projects, and Tony is making headway on relocating the Elliston Place Soda Shop to 2105 Elliston Place, along with moving forward on the Rock Block Flats project.

“For RP, the property represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to gain a toe-hold in a significant Nashville neighborhood on the brink of what I have dubbed, in conversations with friends and colleagues, the ‘Rock Block Renaissance.’ ” Stengel told the Post. “Projects that have recently been announced for the area, combined with hints of possible projects I have caught wind of, lead me to believe that the Rock Block has the potential to regain a vibrant reputation for its street scene, entertainment offerings, retail innovation and bustling residential community — in other words, to enjoy a modernizing evolution of the thriving Rock Block that I remember from my high school and university days in the Nashville of the 1960s,’70s and ’80s.”

“I can't resist suggesting for the sake of those dear friends of the late Wilmer ‘Slick’ Lawson — erstwhile ‘Lord Mayor of the Rock Block,’ whom it was my great good fortune to know — that ‘Hizzoner’ would surely approve of the exciting renaissance that is just around the corner,” Stengel said of a long-deceased local legend.

More behind the NBJ paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/commercial-real-estate/article/21133517/rock-block-lot-sells-for-28m

[BnaBreaker]

So thrilled to see yet another important piece of the puzzle in making Elliston Place a 21st century neighborhood (while preserving what makes it a unique place to be) fall into place. 

On a slightly different note, one of my urban design wishes for Nashville is that something would be done with that little triangular island of land where Church and 22nd come together.  It'd be amazing if the city would fix it up... make it a little pocket park with a statement art piece and/or a fountain and some benches or something... just something that would really add another element to the neighborhood that really let you know where you are.  Of course, in order for that to happen the city would probably have to bury those power lines and improve the overall pedestrian friendliness of the surrounding streetscape, so I guess for that reason alone it will probably be a very long time, if ever.  

Edited May 15, 2020 by BnaBreaker

[markhollin]

50 Music Square West  deconstruction progress.

Looking SE from Music Square West (17th Ave. South) at Chet Atkins Place:

[titanhog]

^^Now that they're tearing down the old tower...have we seen new renders of what the hotel will look like?  I know they had renders for the rebuild, using the tower...but surely it will be something totally different now that they're building from the ground up...right?

[smeagolsfree]

There are renderings of what they were going to do, but I do not know if that is still the plan. Look back further in the thread and I am sure they are there. Mark has them handy though.

[titanhog]

1 hour ago, smeagolsfree said:

There are renderings of what they were going to do, but I do not know if that is still the plan. Look back further in the thread and I am sure they are there. Mark has them handy though.

Yeah...I've seen those...but I'm assuming they'll go with a different design now that they're not having to build on top of an octagon.

[markhollin]

The first office tenant for Belcourt Village (4 stories, 24,000 sq. ft. office space, 12,000 sq. ft. retail, 28 residential units, large underground garage) at 2111 Belcourt Ave. has been confirmed.  Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Center will open an Oral Health Clinic in 8,300 sq. ft. A $1.7 million permit for build out has been granted to Tenant Building Group.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/construction/article/21133682/permit-patrol-18-may-2020

[markhollin]

Linden Row (3 stories, 38 townhomes) update. All topped out, brickwork underway.

Looking SE from 21st Ave. South, just south of intersection with Sunset Place:

Looking east from intersection of 21st Ave. South and Linden Ave:

Looking SW from Linden Ave., 1/2 block east of 21st Ave. South:

[markhollin]

1800 21st Ave. South/Ruby Sunshine Restaurant (2 stories, 4,880 sq. ft.) update.  Exterior complete. Interior work underway.

Looking east from intersection of Belcourt Ave. and 21st Ave. South:

Looking SE from intersection of Belcourt Ave. and 21st Ave. South:

Looking SW from Belcourt Ave., 1/2 block east pf 21st Ave. South:

Looking west from Belcourt Ave., 1/2 block east of 21st Ave. South:




Front porch dining area along 21st Ave. South:

Interior work:

[nashvylle]

Unfortunately I do not like this project, only because it doesn't fit well within Hillsboro Village. It's too big, too new. It  stands out against the historic feel for Hillsboro Village.

Really wish it was half the size and the brick was made to look a lot older. 

Edited May 21, 2020 by nashvylle

[PaulChinetti]

The inside has Bosco's vibes.

[Nashvillain]

5 hours ago, nashvylle said:

Unfortunately I do not like this project, only because it doesn't fit well within Hillsboro Village. It's too big, too new. It  stands out against the historic feel for Hillsboro Village.

Really wish it was half the size and the brick was made to look a lot older. 

Have you been to Hillsboro village in the last...20 years? 

[nashvylle]

6 minutes ago, Nashvillain said:

Have you been to Hillsboro village in the last...20 years? 

I went there last week. There is a ton of new development set farther back from the main strip, and development on the main strip. This project stands out as too new. It doesn't fit in with the context of the older buildings there, in my opinion. 

[smeagolsfree]

I think the exterior is fine, but the interior is very spartan and uncomfortable and not designed for people to hang out for long periods of time. They want you in and out. So many of these new eating establishments are and have been doing it on the cheap for a while and charging high prices for crappy food. I have tried a lot of the new places and some are pretty good but the vast majority are nothing special. That also includes some of the big chains like Shake Shack. Absolutely disappointed and the portions and the food was simply crap. I just did not see the draw. 

This will probably be another example of the same. 

[Nash_12South]

I agree that the interior is too plain and that style seat is pretty uncomfortable. I think there are already several newer developments in the area and on 21st and the exterior doesn't really bother me. I think the area is only going to grow (it's already lost most of the slightly shabby vibe in had in my younger days) and it's a matter of time before even more buildings get massively revamped. The fact the neighboring building collapsed during the construction project was a clue to the condition of it's neighbors. Yes, it was likely the contractor's fault but.....

Edited May 21, 2020 by Nash_12South

[21jump]

I don't know much about Hillsboro Village but I have been to several Ruby Slippers along the Gulf Coast plus the Ruby Sunshine in Franklin and they are top notch. Great food and incredible staff (although they were very young at the Franklin location). They have a great story as well regarding the name. The first Ruby Slipper opened up after Hurricane Katrina and the name is a Wizard of Oz nod to being swept away and returning home. Unfortunately, they ended up being sued by Disney or whoever and had to change the name of all future restaurants to Ruby Sunshine. The locations along the Coast still operate under the  Ruby Slipper name. If this place is held to the standards of their other restaurants then it will be a good addition to the Village.