The Joseph Hotel, 21 stories, 232 ft., 297 rooms, 380-space garage, $140 million

[Pdt2f]

24 minutes ago, Nash_12South said:

It would have been nice for them to have been forced to provide some minimal retail space. If they're asking for tax breaks, negotiate. Only overpriced restaurants?

A Walgreens/CVS could do well in this area.

It’s lame, but I totally have daydreams of like hitting a jackpot and then developing projects with non-pretentious amenities like urban-style grocery stores, drugstores, daycares, and laundromats. God knows we have enough yoga studios, CrossFit gyms, and “eateries” (btw, when did “eateries” become douche-code for “restaurants?”). 

[jmtunafish]

45 minutes ago, Pdt2f said:

It’s lame, but I totally have daydreams of like hitting a jackpot and then developing projects with non-pretentious amenities like urban-style grocery stores, drugstores, daycares, and laundromats. God knows we have enough yoga studios, CrossFit gyms, and “eateries” (btw, when did “eateries” become douche-code for “restaurants?”). 

What I wouldn't give to have an urban Target in downtown Nashville...

Anyway, I've caught myself using the "eateries" word even though it does sound insufferably millennial.  But I figure doughnut shops and ice cream parlors aren't really restaurants, but they're places where I can get something [fattening] to eat.  So when I say something like "there are 15 eateries in such-and-such neighborhood" it means I'm including bakeries, coffee shops, food trucks, etc.

Edited October 18, 2018 by jmtunafish

[Mr_Bond]

2 hours ago, Nash_12South said:

It would have been nice for them to have been forced to provide some minimal retail space. If they're asking for tax breaks, negotiate. Only overpriced restaurants?

A Walgreens/CVS could do well in this area.

With thousands of hotel rooms filled with tourists, a Walgreens/CVS is bound to show up.  That whole area across KVB from MCC is about to explode with life.  Wonder when the city will put the finishing touches on how to make MCC more connected with pedestrian traffic on the side that faces KVB.

[urbanplanet17]

4 hours ago, Mr_Bond said:

With thousands of hotel rooms filled with tourists, a Walgreens/CVS is bound to show up.  That whole area across KVB from MCC is about to explode with life.  Wonder when the city will put the finishing touches on how to make MCC more connected with pedestrian traffic on the side that faces KVB.

When I was there for the eclipse, I realized I left my deodorant. So instead of having to through the trouble of getting my car from valet and driving several miles out of downtown to find the nearest CVS, I ended up paying a ridiculous price at the convenience store on Church and 3rd for it.

But a CVS/Walgreens within walking distance would have been really nice at the time.

Edited October 18, 2018 by urbanplanet17

[TNinVB]

9 hours ago, jmtunafish said:

What I wouldn't give to have an urban Target in downtown Nashville...

Anyway, I've caught myself using the "eateries" word even though it does sound insufferably millennial.  But I figure doughnut shops and ice cream parlors aren't really restaurants, but they're places where I can get something [fattening] to eat.  So when I say something like "there are 15 eateries in such-and-such neighborhood" it means I'm including bakeries, coffee shops, food trucks, etc.

Something like this one in Brooklyn would be nice...

[LA_TN]

4 hours ago, urbanplanet17 said:

... at the convenience store on Church and 3rd for it.

But a CVS/Walgreens within walking distance would have been really nice at the time.

There is a Walgreens on 5th at the Arcade (between Church and Union) that has been there for many many many years, but it has limited hours 

[smeagolsfree]

Its a poor excuse for a Walgreens.

There is a CVS right across the street from a Walgreens on Canal street in New Orleans. If they can do it there itcan be done here. There is not really a place to buy much of anything other than tourist crap in Downtown.

[e-dub]

HG Hills on 4th x church.

[smeagolsfree]

Most tourist have no idea that is there. If you are not careful you will walk right past their door. Signage is bad and it is a very limited store. It was and is fine for what it is, but nothing to even warrant an honorable mention in  my book. 

There needs to be retail closer to the convention center and lower Broad other than boot stores and bars. Hopefully there will be some other retail in the 5th + Broad site and maybe even more in the AEG project.

[donNdonelson2]

There was an attempt to put a Walgreens on Broadway, which I thought was a great idea. Then some “brilliant” council person came up with the idea that any retail on Broadway would have to include a stage to keep music in every storefront...bye, bye Walgreens! The idiotic idea for a legal mandate for a band in every window on Broadway fell by the wayside, thankfully. More retail will come, let it be SOON!

[Nash_12South]

I just don't see Walgreen size retail spaces being included in any of the current developments. The hotels don't want them and neither do the office buildings. When you get off Broadway, what's left?

[Jamie Hall]

The DGX concept on West End would seem to be a great fit for downtown as well as the Gulch. And since they're smaller than a typical  DG, they wouldn't need much space.

[markhollin]

Looking north along 4th Ave. South, 1/2 block south of KVB:

Looking west from 4th Ave. South, 1/2 block south of KVB:

Looking west from 11th floor of Hilton Garden Inn Suites:

[markhollin]

Looking east from KVB, 1/2 block east of 5th Ave. South:

Looking south from KVB, 1/2 block east of 5th Ave. South:




Looking west from 11th floor of Hilton Garden Inn:

[markhollin]

Foundational pillars starting to rise.

Looking south from KVB, 1/2 block east of 5th Ave. South:

Looking east from KVB, 1/2 block east of 5th Ave. South:




Looking west from 11th floor of Hilton Garden Inn:

[MLBrumby]

That footprint is surprisingly small. The renderings make the building look almost stocky, but at 21 floors, I expect this will look very dramatic with its angular edges. Still hoping the building will be a sleek gray and not white like the buildings around it. I think gray would also look great with the right lighting. 

[chris holman]

https://arquitectonica.com/architecture/project/luxury-collection-the-joseph-nashville/

This is the architect firm that design the Hotel they produce fantastic designs 

Edited December 12, 2018 by chris holman

[Vrtigo]

^

I would be over the top excited if we had something that even resembled one of those above. By comparison to those, ol' Joseph is a bit tame, but it's a good start and I'll take it!

By the way, here's a higher-resolution version of the primary rendering we've all seen before:

Also, @markhollin likes to post shots from the official construction cam (), but I don't think the actual link has ever been posted. Here it is:

https://app.oxblue.com/open/pizzuti/thejosephnashville

Edited December 12, 2018 by Vrtigo

[markhollin]

Framing for 2nd level starting.

Looking  SW from intersection of KVB and 4th Ave. South:

 

Looking SE from KVB, 1/2 block east of 5th Ave. South:

Looking west from 11th floor of Hilton Garden Inn Suites:

[wmaddbb2018]

It has a much smaller footprint that I thought. 

[Guest]

The pool area of the tri-brand will amplify sound to the extreme due to the ‘canyon’ being created on at least 3-sides.

[LA_TN]

Looks like an 8 inch gap from the Holiday Inn

Edited January 17, 2019 by LA_TN
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[Mr_Bond]

6 hours ago, LA_TN said:

Notice the angled column on the left front corner of the building.  This is a prominent feature of the building and could look great as your driving into downtown from the Shelby Avenue bridge.

[markhollin]

2nd level inching towards the streets 12 days ago.  Looking SW from intersection of KVB and 4th AVe. South:

2nd level complete as of yesterday.  Looking west from 11th floor of Hilton Garden Inn Suites:

[markhollin]

Starting on 3rd floor.

Looking SW from intersection of KVB and 4th Ave. South:

Looking east along KVB, 1/2 block west of 4th Ave. South:

Looking NW from 4th Ave. South near intersection with Peabody St: