Repurposed/revitalized historical buildings in Nashville

[markhollin]

The former home at 45 Rutledge Street was built in 1900 and is known as Jeffrey Hall.  The 4,400 sq. ft. 2-story structure has been home to Chi Psi Fraternity for about a decade:
 

Looking west from Rutledge Street near intersection with Middleton Street:

Looking NE along Middleton Street:

[markhollin]

521 5th Ave. South was built in 1900 and stands 2 stories tall. It has 4,865 sq. ft. structure is currently home to Aerial Development.
 

[Vrtigo]

6 hours ago, markhollin said:

521 5th Ave. South was built in 1900 and stands 2 stories tall. It has 4,865 sq. ft. structure is currently home to Aerial Development.

I don't personally have any particular feelings about the argument, but still find it ironic that their headquarters are housed in such an old historic building considering the massive years-long public outcry about how Aerial seem to summarily sweep through and wipe entire neighborhoods clean of any historic character that might have once existed.

[nashvillwill]

On 2/7/2017 at 8:41 AM, bhibbs said:

Lucys/Blue Sky Court/Next Generation/The Muse/615 Records....luckily The End is still around these days for smaller shows

Don't forget 328. I saw many great shows there. 

[markhollin]

The Stillery (eatery, bar, and live music venue) open it's second Nashville location (other is on 2nd Ave.) in mid-summer in the redeveloped building at 1921 Broadway in Midtown, that was most recently home to Lucy Pop Salon. Built in 1940, this 2 story, 4,904 sq. ft. structure has housed a plethora of businesses in it's 77 years. 




 

[bhibbs]

On 2/11/2017 at 10:32 AM, nashvillwill said:

Don't forget 328. I saw many great shows there. 

you are correct, we were spoiled 10+ years ago

[markhollin]

Built in 1955, the 3 story, 18,750 sq. ft. Gruhn Guitar Building has been home to many businesses over it's 61 year history.  

 

[markhollin]

The Berger Building at 162 8th Ave. North was built in 1926, and has had many different usages in it's 91 year existence.  Merchant Samuel Berger commissioned residential architect O.J. Mills to design the 2 story brick and masonry Classical-Revival-influenced commercial structure.  A great reminder of the Jazz Age.

 

[markhollin]

Layman Drug Co. Studio to open in 127-year-old old former drugstore building at NE corner of 3rd Ave. South and Chestnut Street in WeHo/Chestnut Hill:

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/real-estate/2017/02/17/recording-studio-planned-historic-former-chestnut-hill-drugstore/98045124/

 

[MLBrumby]

"Commercial" recording studio?  Hmmmmm... but I do like that mural. 

[markhollin]

Germantown Inn at 1218 6th Ave. North has just opened in the home that was originally built in 1870.  They have done fabulous work on upgrading this lovely old 2-story Federal Style house into a 6 room boutique hotel.


 

[markhollin]

Shakti Yoga is the current resident at 65 Music Circle East. The stout, 3 story, 5,515 sq. ft. brick house was built in 1900.



 

[markhollin]

Update on the former Antique Gallery at 114 George L. Davis Blvd. (the frontage road on the east side of I-40/65 inner belt).  Was going to be retrofitted into an event space, but is now going to be World's Gym.   Originally built in 1945, the structure has served as a factory, warehouse, auto repair garage, and indoor hockey rink as well over its 72-year-history.  It has approximately 25,000 sq. ft. of space, and should have some very nice views out the back windows onto the western edge of the skyline.



 

[nashvylle]

I don't mind it being a world's gym, but the renovated exterior takes away its antique feel and honestly makes it look like a new suburban development in an urban area. 

 

 

[NashvilleObserver]

1 hour ago, nashvylle said:

I don't mind it being a world's gym, but the renovated exterior takes away its antique feel and honestly makes it look like a new suburban development in an urban area. 

 

 

Antique feel? More like abandoned eye-sore. Once the Whole Foods is built on the block next door, this area will be crawling with pedestrians. I wish they'd started from scratch and built something with more street activation, but at least the re-purposed building looks nice.

 

Edited February 23, 2017 by NashvilleObserver

[markhollin]

The one-time food processing plant at 601 9th Ave. South is being repurposed into up to three spaces divided between the 11,500 sq. ft.  Commercial or restaurant seem to be the most likely choices. Everything should be done by mid-March.  Originally built in 1969, the structure has been home to many varied businesses in it's 48 years, most recently the roasting facility for Bongo Java.

http://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/20853142/real-estate-notes-gulch-building-update-nears-completion

[smeagolsfree]

Wow, you must have been on 9th around the same time as me. I took almost the exact shot.

[markhollin]

Vanderbilt University's Community, Neighborhood and Government Relations Dept. is the current tenant of the beautiful 1910 mansion at 2007 Terrace Place.  It has a spacious 19,193 sq. ft. in it's 4 floors.

 

[markhollin]

On 2/25/2017 at 7:52 AM, smeagolsfree said:

Wow, you must have been on 9th around the same time as me. I took almost the exact shot.

Actually, Ron, if your shot ended up in the Nashville Post, then that's the one I utilized.  You're not going crazy.  : )

[smeagolsfree]

I think it was Williams shot.

[markhollin]

Houston Station at 434 Houston Street in Wedgewood/Houston on the near south side is a series of 2 story brick structures erected in 1900 for light industrial use. The 98,000 sq. ft. is now utilized for event space and artisans.  

 

[markhollin]

Built in 1920, the old home at 1814 Hayes Street in Midtown has had many functions over the years. Currently, the two story, 5,800 square foot brick structure is home to Trace Ventures home remodeling.


 

[markhollin]

The former home of West Nashville United Methodist Church at 4708 Charlotte Ave. will be converted into an event space by Dan Cook, who also owns Ruby on Blakemore.  He paid $1.2 million for the .45 acre site that includes the 8,000 sq. ft. structure that was built in 1945.  It is directly across the avenue from Richland Park. 

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/real-estate/2017/03/06/shuttered-west-nashville-church-become-event-hall/98825674/

 

[markhollin]

The two story stone cottage at 620 Boscobel St. in the Edgefield neighborhood that was once known as "Hillbilly Heaven" becuase it served as a boarding house for many Country Music legends, is up for sale.  Built in 1930, the 1,700 sq. ft. home has 5 bedrooms that housed folks like Grandpa Jones, the Carter Family, Johnny Paycheck, Carl Smith, Faron Young, Webb Pierce, Stringbean, Stonewall Jackson, Lloyd Green, Buddy Spicher and Hank Cochran were among the hundreds of singers and writers that passed through the doors the home.

Perhaps an investor could see it becoming a Bed and Breakfast again with that music theme.  Host picking parties in the evenings, etc.  Could be cool.  

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/real-estate/2017/03/05/historic-former-east-nashville-boarding-house-country-stars-up-sale/98776042/

 

[markhollin]

The adjoining buildings at 1314 and 1316 Jo Johnston Avenue were originally built in 1920 and have served myriad purposes over the 97 years hence.  The 3,500 sq. ft. of space was remodeled again in the past 8 months and now serves a barber shop, tattoo parlor, and offices.  

Looking NW along Jo Johnston Ave. near 14th Ave. North intersection: