Bridgestone HQ 30 stories - 460' | Retail.U/C

[NashRugger]

A friend of mine has a condo in the Encore and has a view of the terrace dedicated to her parents at the CMHOF and is worried she will lose the view.  Unfortunately I think she is going to be disappointed.  

She was supposed to never have that view anyways, but the recession cancelled plans for Encore 2 on this very lot. Just goes to show that most places in the urban core are never guaranteed views.

[titanhog]

I don't think there is any way the JWMarriott comes close to approaching the 600 foot mark.  Still though, a very impressive list of projects!

Well...let's speculate for a moment.  The 25 story office building next to it will probably be at least 300'.  It appears to be just over half as tall as the JWM...but let's say it will be ⅔ height of JWM.  That would put the JWM at 450' (right?...not great at math)...conservatively.  

 

So...I'm hoping for something close to 500'.  I agree that 600' would be a stretch for a 35 story hotel.

 

As for Sheet Music...if it stays at 41 stories (guess we may find out today)...it should easily be at least 500'-600'.

[nashvillwill]

So what time today is this shindig anyways? I'm curious about when I should be tuning out at work to check the site?

[MLBrumby]

The Post mentions a "groundbreaking" but gives absolutely no details, including time/location.  Geeesh!

[CenterHill]

We have some connection with this, although I can't say more.     Last I heard the announcement was scheduled for early afternoon at the site.     

[SoundScan]

A friend at Bridgestone is reporting 514K total sqft, all Bridgestone.

[MidTenn1]

A friend at Bridgestone is reporting 514K total sqft, all Bridgestone.

That sounds like the 36 story option. I believe the 41 story option was 600,000 sf.

[SoundScan]

Well I'm actually hearing only 30 stories. This will likely not be a new tallest for Nashville.

Edited November 11, 2014 by SoundScan

[MidTenn1]

Well I'm actually hearing only 30 stories. This will likely not be a new tallest for Nashville.

Even at that height, it would still be very imposing in SoBro.

[dmillsphoto]

I'm hoping it's in the neighborhood of Pinnacle height. I'd love taller, but won't expect it. Unfortunately we just have to wait...

[titanhog]

Well...I guess 30 stories actually built is better than 41 stories of speculation. 

[MLBrumby]

Agreed... although it's typically very timid for Nashville developers. 

 

This "groundbreaking" will likely not happen until after the Veterans parade, which ends at 1:00.  

Edited November 11, 2014 by MLBrumby

[mirydi]

If it does turn out to be 30 stories, hopefully it's 30 stories of office space on top of a 10 story parking garage.

[nashvylle]

41 stories with 11 stories of speculation makes it harder for the office building for the convention center development and the office building for the Turnberry development. I would rather have a 30-story bridgestone building with 2 other office buildings built rather than 41 stories with a less likely chance for the other two developments. 

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[Vrtigo]

I'll be there!

[L'burgnative]

Just speculation on my part, but if the reduction of floors was due to Bridgestone's request to be the buildings only tenant then there management sounds to be a reflection of there product. Arrogant/overpriced and a load of crap.  My Nissan I drive came stock with Bridgestone's and I've now thrown them in the same category with Goodyear; CRAP that will never be on another vehicle I own.

[ariesjow]

I think I will try to attend as well.

[CenterHill]

I'll be there. 

[dmillsphoto]

I can't get downtown until pre-game tonight. I expect updates... and pics. If you need assistance PM me.

[NashRugger]

Let's see, OKC's Devon Tower is 50 floors and 850ft and is the sole tenant. 30-41 floors could be anywhere from 500-700ft, granted 8-10 of that would be parking, so you can't lop off a good 50ft from that. Oh well, either way, we'll have something taller than Pinnacle. I'm guessing this'll land at the #2 spot for the city and state in the height department.

[mirydi]

Had to do some running around so I stopped by the site and snapped a few pics. 

 

[mirydi]

Let's see, OKC's Devon Tower is 50 floors and 850ft and is the sole tenant. 30-41 floors could be anywhere from 500-700ft, granted 8-10 of that would be parking, so you can't lop off a good 50ft from that. Oh well, either way, we'll have something taller than Pinnacle. I'm guessing this'll land at the #2 spot for the city and state in the height department.

From what I've heard about Devon, it has unusually tall floor plates. Don't know if that's true or not.  

[NashRugger]

From what I've heard about Devon, it has unusually tall floor plates. Don't know if that's true or not.  

I think it is but not by much. That said, being the sole tenant and arrogance of that enormous tower sure is something to behold and sets the bar pretty high for corporate HQ skyscrapers in America now.

[titanhog]

I just wonder if Bridgestone is thinking big enough for the future?  Maybe all they would ever need is just over 500k...but it would make sense to go out to their outer limits and rent the rest until they need it.

 

Plus...if they have any ego at all, they've got to one-up JWMarriott at the presser today by going at least 36 floors...right?