Repurposed/revitalized historical buildings in Nashville

[markhollin]

1906-1908 Acklen Ave. (3 stories, 10,770 sq. ft., circa 1920) is going to be converted into a boutique hotel by Mainland Companies.  they paid $4.25 million for the homes in 2021. A back structure for the two will be razed to make way for a swimming pool and bar space. No word on how many rooms. Remick Architecture will be in charge of design; Barge Civil will oversee engineering/land planning. They will go before the Metro Planning Commission on June 22 for final site plan approval related to the urban design overlay in place for Hillsboro Village.

More behind the Nashville Post here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/hotel-eyed-for-hillsboro-village/article_8ea175ac-f0dc-11ed-a6b8-23e3a96451e4.html


And at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2023/05/15/hotel-proposed-for-acklen-ave-mainland-cos.html
 

[markhollin]

924 8th Ave. South covers 4,800 sq. ft. over its single floor and was built in 1979.  A second floor is being added to create Sound Studios.
 

[markhollin]

More details on the 1906-1908 Acklen Ave. Boutique Hotel (3 stories, 10,770 sq. ft., circa 1920) at CityNowNext:

https://citynownext.com/2023/05/17/developer-reimagines-office-building-into-boutique-hotel-in-nashville/
 

[MLBrumby]

I'm glad to see the hotel will incorporate the original two dwellings. That's a dead-end street, and actually a rather dead area for street activity. With the Moxy and this one, it will be a very good addition for that property. 

[BnaBreaker]

6 hours ago, MLBrumby said:

I'm glad to see the hotel will incorporate the original two dwellings. That's a dead-end street, and actually a rather dead area for street activity. With the Moxy and this one, it will be a very good addition for that property. 

I've never really understood why Belcourt and Acklen both dead end instead of connecting to Magnolia.  They're treating Magnolia like it's a highway or something.  Seems like one of those two at least deserve it's own intersection, especially considering the development that has taken place over the past few years.  

[donNdonelson2]

11 hours ago, BnaBreaker said:

I've never really understood why Belcourt and Acklen both dead end instead of connecting to Magnolia.  They're treating Magnolia like it's a highway or something.  Seems like one of those two at least deserve it's own intersection, especially considering the development that has taken place over the past few years.  

I think Magnolia was designed as a “bypass” of congestion through Hillsboro Village. Perhaps it’s time to rethink that concept and establish a new plan for the area.

[bnacincy]

On 5/18/2023 at 11:19 AM, donNdonelson2 said:

I think Magnolia was designed as a “bypass” of congestion through Hillsboro Village. Perhaps it’s time to rethink that concept and establish a new plan for the area.

Magnolia Tunnel?

[markhollin]

1710 Woodmont Blvd. is 2 stories tall and covers 12,604 sq. ft. Originally built in 1990 as Woodmont Bible Church, it is now a Montessori Guidepost School.

[markhollin]

1705 Division St. covers 3,411 sq. ft. over its 2 floors and was built in 1985.  Sometimes a coat of colorful paint can make a real difference, as is this case for the home of Tarkington & Harwell Realtors.

[markhollin]

917 Dickerson covers 13,600 sq. ft. over its single floor and was built in 1950 as a Piggly Wiggly Grocery.  It is being repurposed as a 3 restaurant campus, with the first being called Fancy Pants.  A $499,000 building permit has been applied for the build out.  FLWR Shop is relocating from the Five Points area to also be a tenant in the structure.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/retail/food-notes-work-looms-on-dickerson-restaurant-project/article_1ad2f5c6-f990-11ed-b3a7-6b7b931dc12b.html

A new rendering:

[markhollin]

707 Murfreesboro Pike (3 stories, 1970?) being converted from office space to apartments.

Looking SW from Murfreesboro Pike, 1/4 block west of Arlington Ave:

[markhollin]

The Chloe Nashville will be the name of the boutique hotel at 1906-1908 Acklen Ave. (3 stories, 10,770 sq. ft., circa 1920)  and will open in 2024. It will feature 19 rooms between the 3 structures.  There will be a restaurant component as well. Two renderings below.

More at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2023/06/01/new-orleans-based-boutique-hotel-slated-for-hillsb.html
 

[Bark At The Sun]

On 5/21/2023 at 5:04 AM, markhollin said:

1705 Division St. covers 3,411 sq. ft. over its 2 floors and was built in 1985.  Sometimes a coat of colorful paint can make a real difference, as is this case for the home of Tarkington & Harwell Realtors.

That's a lot of red paint there.  The High Plains Drifter would be proud

[BnaBreaker]

I take great offense to a building from 1985 being considered historic.  

[smeagolsfree]

14 hours ago, BnaBreaker said:

I take great offense to a building from 1985 being considered historic.  

Is someone trying to claim this is historic?  When William told me they put paint on this pig I about had a stroke as it looks historic. Now if pigs lived forever and also flew, then maybe.

[BnaBreaker]

11 hours ago, smeagolsfree said:

Is someone trying to claim this is historic?  When William told me they put paint on this pig I about had a stroke as it looks historic. Now if pigs lived forever and also flew, then maybe.

Haha no, they weren't.  It's just that it was in this thread titled 'repurposed historic buildings.'   

[smeagolsfree]

12 hours ago, BnaBreaker said:

Haha no, they weren't.  It's just that it was in this thread titled 'repurposed historic buildings.'   

Ha, that is reason. A misplaced photo. I was wondering what the issue was.

[markhollin]

2200 8th Ave. South covers 10,000 sq. ft.over its single floor, and was originally built as a furniture warehouse in 1984.  It is now finished as the new HQ for Medeci Digital Production Company.

[BnaBreaker]

11 hours ago, smeagolsfree said:

Ha, that is reason. A misplaced photo. I was wondering what the issue was.

Really I was just making a joke about a thing my age being considered historic.  Don't mind me while I amuse myself.  Carry on! 

[markhollin]

2405 12th Ave. South covers 2,527 sq. ft. and was built in 1910.  It has just sold again, this time for $3.55 million (up $755.000 from its last sale in 2021) to Big Plan Holdings. It appears their plans are still for a restaurant of some sort, and a $1.17 million permit has been granted for a build out  with Pfeffer Torode Architecture overseeing design, and construction being done by Impetus Builders.  Big Plan is also building the Bon Jovi-themed entertainment bar on Lower Broadway.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/12south-property-sells-for-3-55m/article_7b010160-03ed-11ee-9dd4-2f24a03975b5.html
 

[markhollin]

2701 12th Ave. South covers 1,924 sq. ft. over its single floor and was built in 1969 as the home to Forks Drum Closet.  The front section is now reopened as Vuori Clothier.  The back section reopened a few months ago as the new Hearts Cafe. 
 

[chc3]

One of my favorite brands!

[markhollin]

More shots of May Hosiery's SoHo House Hotel inside the early-1900s era former sock factory:

[markhollin]

The Starr Piano Building at 240 Rep. John Lewis Way North (5th Ave. North) covers 12,600 sq. ft. over its  floors and was built in 1889.  Work continues on the  conversion to 4 AirBnB units with ground level retail. 

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/real-estate-notes-downtown-building-rehab-progresses/article_fc9e3e2a-0642-11ee-ae92-63509954e1bb.html

[markhollin]

2026 Lindell covers 6,000 sq. ft. over its 2 floors and was originally built in 1955 for industrial purposes.  Wedge Pizza and Event Center is now open at the site.