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[Bark At The Sun]

4 hours ago, markhollin said:

800 6th Ave. South, a seven-parcel site covering 2.2 acres at the SE corner of Division and 6th Ave. South, has been been offered for a negotiable price that might yield as much as $40 million (many recent sales in that neighborhood have averaged about $400 per sq. ft.). There are currently two 1 story structures on 1/3 of the site, and the rest is surface parking or undeveloped. Synergy, the company that occupies one of the existing structures, appears the be the primary owner of. the land currently, having paid $3.5 million for it in 2014.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/pie-town-property-offered-for-sale/article_832ce258-d2f4-11ec-ba41-df62dac5a4f9.html

 

One of Nashville's first breweries was located on that site.   Hopefully whatever they build there has a nice pub or something to keep the memory alive or commemorate it somehow.

[markhollin]

Former Fire Station #2 site update: continuing to grind-up al the concrete and base rock. Not sure what is going on this sizable lot.

Looking NE from intersection of 2nd Ave. North and Gay St:

Looking NW from intersection of 1st Ave. North and Gay St:

Looking west from 1st Ave. North, 1/2 block north of Gay St:

[markhollin]

Capitol Hotel expansion (5 stories, 29 rooms) update: prepping for cladding.

Looking NE from Polk Ave., 1/4 block south of Union St:

[markhollin]

400 Broadway (4 stories, 12,500 sq. ft., circa 1910), which is home to Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row, has sold for $30.5 million, which works out to $2,440 per sq. ft. which is a new record for Lower Broadway.  The new owner is an LLC associated with Stockdale Capital Partners out of LA. The seller was an LLC associated with C.B. Ragland, which had purchased the site 6 years ago for $7.5 million.  Before that, Gruhn Guitars had been at the location, having paid $1 million for it in 1993. 

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/lower-broadway-building-sale-of-30-5m-shatters-record/article_873f6210-d2fb-11ec-b0b7-e34bf200650e.html

[titanhog]

6 hours ago, markhollin said:

400 Broadway (4 stories, 12,500 sq. ft., circa 1910), which is home to Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row, has sold for $30.5 million, which works out to $2,440 per sq. ft. which is a new record for Lower Broadway.  The new owner is an LLC associated with Stockdale Capital Partners out of LA. The seller was an LLC associated with C.B. Ragland, which had purchased the site 6 years ago for $7.5 million.  Before that, Gruhn Guitars had been at the location, having paid $1 million for it in 1993. 

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/lower-broadway-building-sale-of-30-5m-shatters-record/article_873f6210-d2fb-11ec-b0b7-e34bf200650e.html

Wonder if that means Whiskey Row is gone…or will they keep that there?  Also…is this the first potential sign of the star bars not making as much money now as pre-pandemic?  Just pondering.

[donNdonelson2]

1 hour ago, titanhog said:

Wonder if that means Whiskey Row is gone…or will they keep that there?  Also…is this the first potential sign of the star bars not making as much money now as pre-pandemic?  Just pondering.

I’m guessing that it just means that Whisky Row has a new name to put on the rent check.

[Bos2Nash]

On 5/15/2022 at 5:36 AM, markhollin said:

Former Fire Station #2 site update: continuing to grind-up al the concrete and base rock. Not sure what is going on this sizable lot.

Looking NE from intersection of 2nd Ave. North and Gay St:

Looking NW from intersection of 1st Ave. North and Gay St:

Looking west from 1st Ave. North, 1/2 block north of Gay St:

According to the Stormwater Grading Permit associated with the demolition of the buildings, the crushed up concrete will be spread across the site for "stabilization" purposes. 

We are also seeing Metro abandon a property line that divides the two parcels to create one larger parcel (see highlighted lot line label below). The survey is also showing the ROW dedication that will be required along both 2nd Ave and Gay Street (street side of the blue line below). 

The subdivision application also shows the rebuilding of Jo Johnston Ave as part of the Supportive Housing Project

[markhollin]

200 Broadway (5 stories, 19,500 sq. ft., circa 1900) conversion to Eric Church-themed Chief's bar/restaurant/performance hall update.

Looking NW from intersection of Broadway and 2nd Ave. North:

Views of work on first floor:

[markhollin]

RMH House (6 stories, 33 residential/STR units, 4 retail spots on first 2 levels) at 94 Peabody St. has preliminary site work underway.  Centric Architecture is in charge of design; Regan-Smith Assoc. is overseeing of land-planning and engineering.  The Texas-based LLC associated with Good Smoke Restaurant Group is still the developer. 

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/notes-progress-made-related-to-planned-y-tower/article_d80c7958-d558-11ec-abba-539e1254078f.html
 

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

[andywildman]

12 hours ago, markhollin said:

RMH House (6 stories, 33 residential/STR units, 4 retail spots on first 2 levels) at 94 Peabody St. has preliminary site work underway.  Centric Architecture is in charge of design; Regan-Smith Assoc. is overseeing of land-planning and engineering.  The Texas-based LLC associated with Good Smoke Restaurant Group is still the developer. 

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/notes-progress-made-related-to-planned-y-tower/article_d80c7958-d558-11ec-abba-539e1254078f.html
 

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

Hmm, what’s this mean for the Music City Grand Prix? Nothing says “Nashville” like running the course around a construction site!

[markhollin]

Germantown Village (3 story event space, including repurposing 2 historic homes) update: erosion fencing up; site cleared for 3 story structure.

Looking SW from 2nd Ave. North, 1/4 block south of Taylor St:

 

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

[Bos2Nash]

10 hours ago, andywildman said:

Hmm, what’s this mean for the Music City Grand Prix? Nothing says “Nashville” like running the course around a construction site!

I had the exact same thought, and mentioned this exact thing when the Grand Prix was first announced. I wonder if there is a financial deal in place to shut down construction during the times of setup/tear down of the racetrack.

[Bark At The Sun]

2 hours ago, Bos2Nash said:

I had the exact same thought, and mentioned this exact thing when the Grand Prix was first announced. I wonder if there is a financial deal in place to shut down construction during the times of setup/tear down of the racetrack.

They started installing the barrier railing for the race the 2nd week of July last year, so if that schedule stays the same, that is less than 2 months away.   I dont think it will be a problem this year, but who knows if next year they have to re-think where they turn around at.   Not much going on there today.

Edited May 18, 2022 by Bark At The Sun

[nashville born]

Please pardon the shoddy image quality.  Was really impressed by the views from inside Ascend...

 

 

And the walk to Ascend!

 

[markhollin]

Rutledge Flats (8 stories, 174 units) update.

Looking SE from 3rd Ave. South, 1.2 block north of Elm St:

[markhollin]

The Nell (5 - 8 stories, 78 condos, internal garage) update. 

Looking NE from Fogg St., 1/2 block east of 8th Ave. South:

Looking SW from 7th Ave. South, 1/4 bock north of Middleton St:

Looking west from Middleton St., just east of 7th Ave. South:

[markhollin]

200 Broadway Chief's bar/restaurant/theater has a lawsuit against Metro Historic Zoning Commission for denying developer AJ Capital's  proposed marquee signage. On March 16th the committee voted 4-1 against the signage voicing concerns that 1) approving the marquee sign would set a precedent, thus potentially leading to similar applications from other area businesses; 2) the sign itself would be a distraction due to its size; and 3) marquee signage is not addressed in the commission’s guidelines. 

AJ capital contends the vote was “arbitrary and capricious.” AJ Capital argues the MHZC denied the application despite the Metro Historical Commission staff’s recommendation “to approve the application with conditions (related to light bulbs), multiple statements of support for the project (including a letter from the Metro Planning Department) and the absence of any public opposition.”

In addition, the lawsuit notes Metro Councilman Freddie O’Connell, in whose District 19 the property sits, supported the signage, as did the Nashville Downtown Partnership.

The local office of Austin-based STG is handling architectural work for AJ Capital. The lawsuit notes the marquee sign was designed “as a nod to historic (and former) Nashville theaters like the Crescent, the Paramount and the Roxy."

Pablo David, AJ's V.P., says, "Chief’s … is going to deliver a different experience with a seated music venue on Lower Broadway that will showcase local Nashville musicians. Our signage design reflects that and we are continuing to work with our friends and partners at Metro Historic to come up with a solution that everyone can be proud of. The filing is merely the best path available in the appeal process. We are absolutely committed to preserving this important historic property with appropriate first-class signage.”

With Lower Broadway being awash in wild color and lights already, this ruling by MHZC seems silly. The proposed signage looks completely appropriate and necessary for a business that will have a rotating list of attractions appearing there.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/proposed-signage-for-broadway-building-spurs-lawsuit/article_7184748e-d7b9-11ec-9968-5334fb5df1d1.html
 

[Bos2Nash]

IDK if it is really necessary, but it would be realllly freaking cool haha. 

[downtownresident]

So Kid Rocks Big Ass Honkey Tonk sign is ok, but this isn’t. Got it, Metro Historic. 

[smeagolsfree]

Metro Historic has already ruined Lower Broad with all of the roof top additions. Thís is a tasteful sign and historic in nature and with the Planning dept and the Historic Staff recommendation. These people are just idiots now.  

I am just fed up with Nashville's bureaucracy and double standards. Let's just hope we have an intelligent judge that sees it that way and rules against Historic in this case.  

[Bos2Nash]

It actually is not a double standard as this sign has interchangeable letters. While I agree it would be really cool and would be a great landmark sign at teh corner of the historic zone, there is a certain about of bureaucracy that must be followed, unfortunately (no matter how much I dislike it in this sense). The guidelines stipulate that you need a minimum of 500 seats (which only the Ryman hits this threshold) to have a marquee with changeable letters. No LEDS are allowed either. The Kid Rock sign technically checks the boxes (think Haven type approval) so hands were almost tied. 

Additionally, there may be other circumstances that would void even Historic's approval of this sign.

[smeagolsfree]

There could be other reasons in play as well that has been pointed out to me privately I cannot share.

[titanhog]

I really love the look of it.  Hope they change their minds.

[markhollin]

Views from Ascend Amphitheater:
 

[markhollin]

Modera Germantown (5 stories, 800 units, internal garage) Phase I update.

Looking NE from Adams St., 1/2 block north of Van Buren St: