5th & Broadway | 501 Commerce | NMAAM | 34 story apt, 26 story office, + 183,000 sq. ft. of Retail

[tokiorose]

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[PruneTracy]

For what it's worth, the demoed portion looks to be about 80-90 feet square? That is the approximate footprint of the flagship Apple stores.

It would also make sense in the context of the long-term strategy for the Apple Music brand to have a presence in Nashville and on Broadway specifically. They want to push out exclusives, interviews, etc. and basically be a one-stop culture shop (which follows with the Apple brand image in general). Perhaps an Apple Store with areas on the upper levels for recording space.

[DDIG]

1 hour ago, tokiorose said:

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Like a guy using an Android would know.

[tokiorose]

Like a guy using an Android would know.

If I said it was a flagship Google store would that make it more believable?

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[tokiorose]

Like a guy using an Android would know.

I am apple all the way with everything but the phone. The iPhone isn't innovative anymore. When they spend 2/3rds of a keynote talking about poopmojies being able to talk I'm out.

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[Craiger]

This seems like a perfect fit:

https://www.cultofmac.com/431031/check-out-the-crazy-attention-to-detail-at-apples-new-san-francisco-store/

[DDIG]

9 hours ago, tokiorose said:

If I said it was a flagship Google store would that make it more believable?

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Absolutely. I'm just kidding around BTW (looking at FrankNash who downvoted my joke).

Edited April 2, 2019 by DDIG

[downtownresident]

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[volsfanwill]

I can't wait for the next iphone to come out with all of apple's brand new tech inventions that my Nexus 5 had 5 years ago!

But back to this topic.   all signs unfortunately point to apple.   I hope I'm wrong.      if for nothing else, than the public outrage that will ensue once it gets out.   Trees? HA  we havent seen any sort of backlash yet!

[DDIG]

59 minutes ago, volsfanwill said:

I can't wait for the next iphone to come out with all of apple's brand new tech inventions that my Nexus 5 had 5 years ago!

But back to this topic.   all signs unfortunately point to apple.   I hope I'm wrong.      if for nothing else, than the public outrage that will ensue once it gets out.   Trees? HA  we havent seen any sort of backlash yet!

Why is there outrage if it is an Apple store? I work downtown and it is far from a complete urban core as it is a retail desert. Few things attract other retailers more than an Apple store. We are OK with Kid Rock's Jackass sign on Broadway but Apple is offensive? Ok.

[CenterHill]

1 hour ago, volsfanwill said:

But back to this topic.   all signs unfortunately point to apple.   I hope I'm wrong.      if for nothing else, than the public outrage that will ensue once it gets out.   Trees? HA  we havent seen any sort of backlash yet!

Can you elaborate? 

[titanhog]

1 hour ago, volsfanwill said:

I can't wait for the next iphone to come out with all of apple's brand new tech inventions that my Nexus 5 had 5 years ago!

But back to this topic.   all signs unfortunately point to apple.   I hope I'm wrong.      if for nothing else, than the public outrage that will ensue once it gets out.   Trees? HA  we havent seen any sort of backlash yet!

Public outrage?

[henburg]

 

22 minutes ago, DDIG said:

Why is there outrage if it is an Apple store? I work downtown and it is far from a complete urban core as it is a retail desert. Few things attract other retailers more than an Apple store. We are OK with Kid Rock's Jackass sign on Broadway but Apple is offensive? Ok.

I could easily see people getting mad about it just because it's one of those big city things that represents "New Nashville". Not to mention, the proximity to Broadway will ruffle a lot of feathers if it's anything like the Walgreens controversy a couple of years ago

[Mr_Bond]

10 hours ago, DDIG said:

Why is there outrage if it is an Apple store? I work downtown and it is far from a complete urban core as it is a retail desert. Few things attract other retailers more than an Apple store. We are OK with Kid Rock's Jackass sign on Broadway but Apple is offensive? Ok.

And there is a lot more retail being built right now.  I'm JAZZed about the new Apple store and think most people are SMITTEN with Apple and would want to come to the opening GALA.  The only people complaining would be the old GRANNY SMITHs who see the growing Apple EMPIRE and have a little ENVY.

Full disclosure: Typed on my MCINTOSH-book Air.

[DDIG]

10 hours ago, henburg said:

 

I could easily see people getting mad about it just because it's one of those big city things that represents "New Nashville". Not to mention, the proximity to Broadway will ruffle a lot of feathers if it's anything like the Walgreens controversy a couple of years ago

Yeah this is an outrage bridge too far for me. This isn't a Walgreens in a historic building on Honky Tonk row. We are talking about a major retailer being located in a development (replacing an 80s era convention center) that was MEANT to bring retail downtown so this City isn't a one trick pony.

[TheRaglander]

HAHAHAHAHA.  I am going to die when it ends up being "Tim McGraw's Two-Steppin' Bar and Honkey Tonk"... just like everything else on Broadway.   

[DDIG]

14 minutes ago, TheRaglander said:

HAHAHAHAHA.  I am going to die when it ends up being "Tim McGraw's Two-Steppin' Bar and Honkey Tonk"... just like everything else on Broadway.   

We all know deep down it is Senior Frogs.

[Jamie Hall]

Is it a given that this space won't be a Walgreens? It would be an ironic poke in the eye to the people who rejected it from building two blocks away on Broadway.

I'm not particularly a fan of Walgreens or Apple going on such a high-traffic corner. I'd just as well see McDonalds or Starbucks open there if it's destined to be a mainstream brand name.

[Craiger]

11 minutes ago, Jamie Hall said:

Is it a given that this space won't be a Walgreens? It would be an ironic poke in the eye to the people who rejected it from building two blocks away on Broadway.

I'm not particularly a fan of Walgreens or Apple going on such a high-traffic corner. I'd just as well see McDonalds or Starbucks open there if it's destined to be a mainstream brand name.

I'm not sure what's wrong with Apple being there? It has some of the highest sales per square foot in the retail industry. 

[titanhog]

12 minutes ago, Craiger said:

I'm not sure what's wrong with Apple being there? It has some of the highest sales per square foot in the retail industry. 

Plus...it's such an iconic brand right now.  I'm just hopeful it's not going to be one of their glass boxes.  I just don't think that will fit in with the development nor the entire LoBro feel.

[TheRaglander]

Welp.  Construction guy just told me it’s going to be a Build-a-Bear.  3rd largest in the country.  

[BnaBreaker]

53 minutes ago, TheRaglander said:

Welp.  Construction guy just told me it’s going to be a Build-a-Bear.  3rd largest in the country.  

Wait... Seriously?  I'm hoping that's a joke.  Lol

Edited April 3, 2019 by BnaBreaker

[volsfanwill]

People were outraged that a walgreens was proposed on Broadway. So yes I think people will be outraged that an apple store will ruin the honky tonk vibe. 

Also, many of those people probably have not been downtown in years and have no idea what it is like now.   Like was said. It's the  "new Nashville" public outrage that I'm talking about. 

 

[PruneTracy]

45 minutes ago, TheRaglander said:

Welp.  Construction guy just told me it’s going to be a Build-a-Bear.  3rd largest in the country.  

You kid but bachelorettes would eat that up. You could customize with a bridal veil, a "WHOOOOOOOO!" voice box, and phallic-shaped accessories. It would make millions.

[titanhog]

1 hour ago, TheRaglander said:

Welp.  Construction guy just told me it’s going to be a Build-a-Bear.  3rd largest in the country.  

Please tell me you're joking.