Davidson Southeast: Antioch, Century Farms, East of Brentwood

[LA_TN]

9 minutes ago, MLBrumby said:

Not soccer related, but definitely fairgrounds related. 

From online The Tennessean:  A new state fair advisory committee is exploring the possibility of merging the popular Wilson County Fair and the Tennessee State Fair into one event.

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/wilson/2020/07/20/tennessee-state-fair-become-part-wilson-county-fair/5460931002/

No doubt the fairgrounds crusaders are going to raise 'whole-y hale' over this. Expect a lawsuit soon. 

Metro charter, and all that. 

It would be a yuuuuuuge Win-Win for both TN state fair... and Wilco fair. 

Unless something has changed, they don't want it. They are happy with their county fair, as is. To become a state fair would mean they no longer have a county fair. Let WilCo have it

[titanhog]

7 minutes ago, downtownresident said:

I’m not sure what they could raise. Metro did their part by applying to host it. If the state chooses Wilson there isn’t much that the Save our Fairgrounds crowd can do about it. 

If I were Wilson County...I'd consider doing a 1 week Wilson County fair...and then do the 2 weeks of the State Fair...back to back.

[downtownresident]

2 minutes ago, LA_TN said:

Unless something has changed, they don't want it. They are happy with their county fair, as is. To become a state fair would mean they no longer have a county fair. Let WilCo have it

Something seems to have changed. They submitted an “Expression of Interest” to the state fair board. 
 

A key quote: 

“We’re not talking about two events, we’re talking about one event,” Wilson County Fair President Randall Clemons said of the interest by Wilson County Promotions.  “We want to be able to retain the Wilson County Fair and continue to showcase the talents of Wilson County.

“At the same time we are more than a county fair and have a lot to offer. And (the state fair) can help take it to the next level.”

[titanhog]

2 minutes ago, downtownresident said:

Something seems to have changed. They submitted an “Expression of Interest” to the state fair board. 
 

A key quote: 

“We’re not talking about two events, we’re talking about one event,” Wilson County Fair President Randall Clemons said of the interest by Wilson County Promotions.  “We want to be able to retain the Wilson County Fair and continue to showcase the talents of Wilson County.

“At the same time we are more than a county fair and have a lot to offer. And (the state fair) can help take it to the next level.”

I still think they could do their "agricultural" county stuff the week before the State Fair...to keep that portion of the county fair...and then focus on the rides and stuff the next 2 weeks.

[jmtunafish]

4 minutes ago, downtownresident said:

Something seems to have changed. They submitted an “Expression of Interest” to the state fair board. 
 

A key quote: 

“We’re not talking about two events, we’re talking about one event,” Wilson County Fair President Randall Clemons said of the interest by Wilson County Promotions.  “We want to be able to retain the Wilson County Fair and continue to showcase the talents of Wilson County.

“At the same time we are more than a county fair and have a lot to offer. And (the state fair) can help take it to the next level.”

This makes soooo much sense.  It's been embarrassing anyway for the state fair to be overshadowed by a county fair, and not some county fair on the other side of the state, but a county fair just down the road from the state fair. 

[smeagolsfree]

Thats a great place for it and could propel it to one of the premier State Fairs in the Nation. Its still in the general Nashville area.

[bnacincy]

15 minutes ago, smeagolsfree said:

Thats a great place for it and could propel it to one of the premier State Fairs in the Nation. Its still in the general Nashville area.

it's an idea whose time has come. The Wilson County Fair has been rated as one of the top fairs in the country; They know what they're doing.

It's in a more rural setting so the atmospherics would complement and at the same time close enough to Nashville that commuter busses could run from downtown-not to mention the Music City Star!

It's perfect! I love it!

[PaulChinetti]

I don't have a picture but the space that was TinDog Tavern, triangle lot at 4th Ave S and Rains Ave,  is under renovation and has been repainted and a new outdoor deck added. 

The new name on the building is Lucky's. 

[DMilner]

 

[MLBrumby]

PaulChinetti

3 hours ago, PaulChinetti said:

I don't have a picture but the space that was TinDog Tavern, triangle lot at 4th Ave S and Rains Ave,  is under renovation and has been repainted and a new outdoor deck added. 

The new name on the building is Lucky's. 

Paul, I seem to recall that you live in the WeHo area. I was there on business right before the shutdown... late February. I know there have been a lot of great changes, but one thing that disappointed me was the repainted Coca-Cola mural on the side of the old pharmacy building at Chestnut and 3rd Avenue S.  Have you heard any complaints about that. The girl looks like a cartoon! Who did that? Couldn't that have been done better? BTW: What would you consider the hub/core of WeHo and/or Chestnut Hill? 

[PaulChinetti]

I'll do my best and @DMilner lives in WeHo, he can pipe in too. 

I personally like the mural it looks like what I would think that it looked like originally but who knows, you could very faintly see it before. Next time you drive south on 4th Ave, the top of the bento got a new colorful mural which looks pretty cool.

I live in Chestnut Hill proper, the newest things going for it are the Bento Box and all the things on that hill there, Bar 1281 and Elle and other things to come in Bento Box a club/bar on the roof and a restaurant on the bottom floor. Supposedly also a athletic club too. There are quite a few churches in Chestnut Hill that are pretty popular.  Along Lafayette there's not a whole lot happening, some local businesses a burger joint that I've heard iffy things about. Quite a few big empty lots. It's screaming for something over there, seems like people are all waiting for someone else to take the first leap, covid isn't helping I'm sure. The northern end of Chestnut Hill includes Crazy Horse strip club a bunch of businesses and some gyms. Forks recently moved over to Chestnut Street from 12 South, so did Halycon Bike shop, which moved over to 3rd Ave, right across the street from a brand new Yoga place and offices. 2nd Ave S also just saw a new business building open which has a dress shop and a law firm. The Nashville Warehouse Company will transform 4th and Chestnut and the rest of the neighborhood like nothing before it has, so we will see what the results of that will be.

Track One which has Clawson's Pub & Grill and New Heights Brewing, kinda straddles the line between the two neighborhoods.  Houston Street and that whole area of WeHo are pretty much the going out center of the neighborhoods, which is really what I know best. Never Never, Bastion, Jackelope, Hemingways, Flamingo's,  Diskin, Corsair, Gabby's, and Dozens Bakery are all in the upper area. Smokin Thighs, Lucky's (under construction), Trax, Good Time Charlie's,  andSanta's Pub are all also down by Fairgrounds too.

With the new Fairgrounds buildings and eventually the new stadium that would probably take over in my mind as a big ole hub of activity. 

 

This is by no means comprehensive and I'm sure I missed plenty. But hope that helps!

[markhollin]

Residential project behind Kipp Academy, west of Nolensville Pike, 1/4 mile north of Hobson Pike.
 

[DMilner]

@PaulChinetti nailed the rundown on the neighborhood. Hamilton Ave between Martin St and 65 is about to explode with new development. I know property owners on Rains that eventually have big plans for their large swath of land. We're really waiting to see what Hines is going to do with all the land they've accumulated over the last year. Them finishing out The Finery project is really going to help finish out the new core of the neighborhood. I also have heard that AJ Capital has approached quite a few businesses along 4th Ave between 40 and their Warehouse Project. If someone is able to turn most of those businesses into some great mixed-use projects, it will really help bridge downtown to the neighborhood on that side. 

[PaulChinetti]

1 hour ago, DMilner said:

I also have heard that AJ Capital has approached quite a few businesses along 4th Ave between 40 and their Warehouse Project. If someone is able to turn most of those businesses into some great mixed-use projects, it will really help bridge downtown to the neighborhood on that side. 

That entire strip opposite the cemetery is SCREAMING for redevelopment. I've seen some for sale signs pop in and out of there over the past couple of months, so some movement might be happening there too.

If more development happens to  4th Ave S between 40 and Chestnut, I hope the city considers not making it one way, 3 lanes of the current drag strip wouldn't do those potential new businesses any favors.

 

Side note, saw this sitting in front of one of those businesses Saturday, not sure where it came from. 

Thanks @DMilner !

[nashvylle]

21 hours ago, PaulChinetti said:

I'll do my best and @DMilner lives in WeHo, he can pipe in too. 

@PaulChinetti @DMilner I think if The Warehouse project by AJ Capital is successful, many more will come along. You would think with AJ Capital, Hines, and Market Street Enterprises + MLS and potentially NASCAR, this area could change drastically over the next 5-10 years. 

[PaulChinetti]

It’s changed pretty drastically over the past 5. I can’t imagine what the next 5 will bring!

[drewbert]

7 hours ago, PaulChinetti said:

Side note, saw this sitting in front of one of those businesses Saturday, not sure where it came from. 
 

Here's where it was.

[PaulChinetti]

Ooo good catch @drewbert !!!

[markhollin]

Best Western Plus (4 stories, 82 rooms) update. Cladding and windows placed.

Looking north from Collins Park Drive, 1/2 block east of Bell Road:

[markhollin]

The Las Paletas house at 2911 12th Ave. South has been sold by the Paz sisters (owners of the Mexican popsicle store) for $2.6 million to Wesley Biden, founder of software company Scholar Rise. They paid $400,000 for it 9 years ago. Belden could not be reached for comment about his plans.

The Paz sisters have not announced if their business will remain a tenant in the just-sold building, relocate or cease operations."We are taking a break at this time," Norma Paz said, noting Las Paletas has been closed, in part, due to COVID-19 concerns.

Would be a real shame if they were to go out of business.  They have been a staple of 12 South for 2 decades, helping spark the renewal of the strip. And they make real tasty treats, too.  

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/retail-real-estate/article/21141012/12south-popsicle-shop-property-sells-for-26m

 

[markhollin]

Century Farms (300 acres of mixed-use) update: 

Residential complex:

TriStar ER:

Lots of infrastructure being placed:

Western entrance off Cane Ridge Rd:

[markhollin]

Waterleaf Apartments (six 3 story buildings, 364 units) update.  Excavation underway.

Looking north from Old Franklin Rd., 1/4 mile north of Crossings Blvd:

Looking west from Old Franklin Rd., 1/2 mile north of Crossings Blvd:

[markhollin]

LKQ Headquarters (2 stories, 150,000 sq. ft.) update: open.

Looking SE from Crossings Blvd. , 1/2 block west of Old Franklin Rd:

Looking NE from back parking lot:

[markhollin]

Forest View Apts. (numerous 3 story buildings, 248 units) update: half of the structures topped out.

Looking south from entrance area off of Bel Road, 1/4 mile west of Bentridge Dr:

 

Looking east from within complex:

[nashvylle]

sad to see beautiful trees torn down. I wish all surface parking lots and industrial sites could be redeveloped instead. 

That being said, I am glad more units coming.