Inner Loop - CBD, Downtown, East Bank, Germantown, Gulch, Rutledge

[markhollin]

Metro Planning Commission has OK'd the rezoning for a proposed hotel project (unknown brand rumored to be 6 stories) for 261 French Landing Drive in MetroCenter.  The 3.06 a re plot is owned by hoteliers Kal and Divyesh Gopal.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21092687/details-emerge-for-madison-project

This screen shot from Smeagolsfree's excellent development map shows the site highlighted in teal at the center of the frame:


 

[markhollin]

N.E.S. Substation update.  

Looking west from intersection of 11th Ave. North and Hynes St:

Looking south from intersection of 11th Ave. North and Hynes St:

[markhollin]

The Phoenix Loft:

 

[markhollin]

More interior renderings of First Baptist Church expansion:

 

[MLBrumby]

Franklin Synergy Bank will finance Muse, the five-story building with 55 apartments proposed for 4 Berrien Street (near Hermitage Avenue) at the southern corner of the inner loop.  First announced a month ago, its groundbreaking is planned for early 2020.  

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2019/10/22/bank-backs-20downtown-condo-project.html

 

Edited October 22, 2019 by MLBrumby

[Bos2Nash]

8 hours ago, MLBrumby said:

Franklin Synergy Bank will finance Muse, the five-story building with 55 apartments proposed for 4 Berrien Street (near Hermitage Avenue) at the southern corner of the inner loop.  First announced a month ago, its groundbreaking is planned for early 2020.  

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2019/10/22/bank-backs-20downtown-condo-project.html

 

The Post is saying the parcel has been sold. Wonder fi this will effect the timeline or the purchase is what spurred the timeline.

[markhollin]

Pins Mechanical and 16-Bit Bar + Arcade (1 story, 30,000 sq. ft. rehab of warehouse for games, bars, entertainment) update. They are two different concepts under the Rise Brands umbrella, but in Nashville, the two concepts flow together in the same building so that people can wander from one to the other.

It  features murals, an outdoor patio, garage doors that open to the sidewalk and skylights to bring natural light into the building. On the 16-Bit Bar side there are more than 30 old-school arcade games include Asteroids, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man and Space Invaders. A video game lounge area features Nintendo and Sega with a host of game options and soft leather chairs. All the arcade games are free with the purchase of a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).

The $8 cocktails are named after popular '80s and '90s stars and characters, including Kevin Bacon, Patrick Swayze, “The Dude,” Carrie Fisher and Pam Anderson. The bar’s most popular cocktail, the Hulk Hogan, features blueberry vodka, lemonade and a Bomb Pop popsicle. There are also 24 beers on tap, mocktails, slushies and juices.

On the Pins Mechanical side people can play more than 20 pinball machines (50 cents per game), 16 lanes of duckpin bowling ($5 per game per person), bocce ($6 per half hour/$10 per hour), giant Connect Four (free), giant Jenga (free), foosball (50 cents per game) and ping pong ($6 per half hour/$10 per hour).

The duckpin bowling features shorter lanes, smaller balls with no finger holes and short bowling pins. No bowling shoes are required, and people of any age are welcome to play.

16-Bit and Pins Mechanical don’t offer food menus, but food trucks can pull onto the patio to serve food and guests can bring in their own food. Both concepts offer a variety of private event spaces and the venues are family-friendly until 8 p.m.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2019/10/23/16-bit-arcade-pins-mechanical-bowling-nashville-gulch/3992183002/?utm_source=tennessean-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_headline
 

[markhollin]

Downtown Nashville Partnership's Third Quarter 2019 Report:

 

[markhollin]

Signage change is complete at Nashville City Center.  Had been "First Tennessee."

 

[markhollin]

Bark Public House will operate in the building that used to house The Agenda nightclub at 609 9th Ave. South and offer boarding and grooming for dogs.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/retail/article/21093895/dogcentric-business-slated-for-the-gulch
 

[markhollin]

Holiday Inn Select (6 stories, 110 rooms) update.  Signage going up.

Looking NW from 3rd Ave. North where it crosses over I-65/40 inner loop:

Looking south from intersection of 3rd Ave. North and Clay St:

Looking east from Clay St., 1/2 block west of 3rd Ave. North:

Looking NE from western side of property:

[smeagolsfree]

Demo permit has been pulled for the Trail West Building on 2nd. Seems as if any building they go into gets the wrecking ball. We already knew this was coming. No idea yet as to if they are moving to a new location or just closing. 

[smeagolsfree]

Got a new announcement coming in a few minutes. Known about this one for a while but had to keep the lips zipped. Mark or someone can post a new thread when it hits.

[NashWellington11]

New Giarratana Tower proposed for 900 Church Street.

See Post article: https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21094216/giarratana-eyes-church-street-for-next-skyscraper

[smeagolsfree]

There is a thread dedicated already. Its hard to beat these guys.

[markhollin]

Ludlow Flats (5 stories, 68 units) update. Up to street level.  

Looking west from intersection of Scovel St. and 10th Ave. North:

Looking south from intersection of Scovel St. and 10th Ave. North:

[markhollin]

602 Taylor (2 stories, 18,000 sq. ft. office space) update. Steel superstructure up up to roof line above 2nd floor.

Looking west from Taylor St., 1/4 block west of 6th Ave. North:

Looking east from Taylor St., 1/4 block east of 7th Ave. North:

Looking NW from Taylor St., 1/4 block east of 7th Ave. North at lot where another small office building will go eventually:

[markhollin]

First Baptist Church addition (4 & 5 stories) update. 2nd floor underway.

Looking south from intersection of Broadway and 6th Ave. South:

Looking west from intersection of Broadway and 6th Ave. South:

Looking NW from 6th Ave. South, 1/2 block north of Demonbreun St:

[markhollin]

Madison Street Flats, Phase II of III (3 stories, grand total of 47 units) update.  Finally underway.

Looking NW from Madison St., 1/2 block east of 7th Ave. North:

[markhollin]

A demolition permit of $51,200 has been granted to Demo Plus for the Trail West Building at 126 2nd Ave. (4 stories,  23,200 sq. ft., built in 1905).  Approval has been given by the Metro Historic Zoning Commission  due to deteriorating physical condition concerns.

No word yet on what might be taking its place.  Immediately to the north is the stalled Broadway Lofts (6 stories) project, and to the east is the rumored/stalled House of Blues Theater/Hotel project. Perhaps  someone is going to try to consolidate all 3 parcel for a more substantial project.  The area is zoned in the Broadway Historical District, and structures must be tiered from 6 stories (closest to Broadway) with a max of 18 stories (with bonus adjustments) next to the Seighenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21094140/demo-set-for-trail-west-building
 

[NashWellington11]

I would hope that the Four Seasons would welcome a building of a decent height on the Trail West site.

Broadway/2nd is not a particularly attractive view from above and an 18 story building wouldn't block much of the skyline since it is on a higher elevation in that direction. Taller would also act as a sound barrier since apparently Metro has no plans for any sort of reasonable noise regulations for Broadway. Kid Rock's is unreasonably LOUD. At least 3x as loud as any other place on Broadway and can be heard for blocks even during the day on weekdays. Not surprised at all that Baker Donelson is moving out of their building because of it.

[markhollin]

Knox at MetroCenter (eleven 3 and 4 story buildings, 300 units) update.   Several structures topped out.

Looking SW from intersection of Great Circle Rd. and Athens Way:

Looking SE from Great Circle Rd., 1/2 block east of Athens Way:

Looking east from Great Circle Rd. 1 block east of Athens Way:

[markhollin]

The 2 story building (circa 1929) at 174 3rd Ave. North that has housed numerous clubs over the past several decades will reopen soon as Bowie's, a 70s/80s themed rock 'n' roll bar. The stage has been raised to 4 feet fro live music, and eventually there will be a refurbished balcony looking over the 6,000 sq. ft. main floor.  There will be a full kitchen featuring American fare, and an extended bar. $400,000 is being spent by Gary Bowie and business partners Phil Martin and Michelle Terrazas. They hope to open in late November.

More behind the NBJ paywall here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2019/10/30/exclusive-rock-n-roll-bar-slated-for-downtown.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline

[markhollin]

A $2 million permit has been landed for the initial construction of the two phase 13 townhome (2 stories)  project by M Cubed at 1320 3rd Ave. North.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21094780/notes-images-released-for-apartment-tower-units

[markhollin]

Broadstone Stockyard Flats (4 and 5 stories, 310 units) update.  Brickwork continues on north end. Up to 4th level on SW corner.

Looking NW from 2nd Ave. North, 1/4 block north of Stockyard St:

Looking west from 2nd Ave. North, 1/4 block north of Stockyard St:

Looking north from 3rd Ave. North at intersection with Harrison St: