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

[nvestnbna]

The Tennessee Theater was so full of asbestos, it was not worth saving, especially since it had been a porno theater for decades. The Cain Sloan Building was not in better shape either. The architecture not withstanding, The Cumberland has served its purpose well and put a lot of people back on downtown streets.

That is baloney on all accounts.

[nvestnbna]

Maybe in its day, but at the time it was demolished, it was a homeless haven, boarded up and falling down. I remember vividly the sign that was in what was the old ticket window, "Warning, this building protected by a pit-bull with AIDS."  Too bad that it got in that condition, but don't blame the guy who tore it down.

That building was not falling down. It may have needed maintenance, but the contractor that ultimately tore is down lost his ass because it was so hard to get down.

[smeagolsfree]

Here is the blog for 909 Flats starting.

http://nashvillepost.com/blogs/postbusiness/2014/4/11/on_site_work_begins_on_909_flats

[captainwjm]

That building was not falling down. It may have needed maintenance,

A "little maintenance"? LOL!

 

 the contractor that ultimately tore is down lost his ass because it was so hard to get down.

One does not prove the other.

[bhibbs]

Here is the blog for 909 Flats starting.

http://nashvillepost.com/blogs/postbusiness/2014/4/11/on_site_work_begins_on_909_flats

 

Must be starting work today, as of last night they still havent moved any rock.

This is one of my favorite projects going on right now.

[HGMIII]

Def thought I made the post above for a moment...and I havent even started drinking yet today!

class of '06, moved to Germantown in '10

[bhibbs]

class of '06, moved to Germantown in '10

That puts us at the same age...we will have to grab a drink sometime, im actually going to the orange/white game tomorrow.

[nvestnbna]

A "little maintenance"? LOL!

 

One does not prove the other.

Of course I didn't say a "little" maintenance, but it was a structurally sound building with architectural character and a rich history; sadly too many folks reflect on poor decisions of the past strictly on a poor economic model of destroying the old for a quick buck. A more appropriate model would have been the YWCA or Bennie Dillon projects which saved two other buildings that needed a "little" maintenance.  Saving the trolley barns would be a more recent example. Anyone who has been in the replacement building will confirm it as a shoddy project on all levels, plenty of the investor's money was lost in the process putting to rest the notion that it somehow made sense economically. It was Tony's first major project and a train wreck from beginning to end. I might add, as others have lamented, at the expense of the character of our downtown. THAT, I suppose to some ..... is worthy of a good chuckle.

[timmay143]

No worries people.  When I become a billionaire, I am going to rebuild all of the lost gems!

[timmay143]

LOL... pretty common avatar around "these parts".

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo....

[UTgrad09]

Oh yes. I might have to change my av just to piss Timmy off.

[jmtunafish]

I finally got a chance to venture into downtown Nashville to see if I could find all those developments you guys keep talking about.  I'm not sure I could find them all, but I'm still very impressed with our downtown.  I remember what it used to be like when I was a kid.  NO ONE went to Lower Broad unless it was to Ernest Tubb's or to a porn shop.  (This was also back in the day when anyone could just drive up to the front steps of the state capitol and go inside, even on weekends.)  Last night was the first time I'd gotten to see what Nashville's city center is like when there's a big hockey game in town.  And holy cow, it was a sight to behold.  There were thousands of people partying on both sides of Broadway and in every nook and cranny around there.  I didn't know Tootsie's now has a rooftop lounge.  I used to think that Cumberland Avenue in Knoxville was the most happening street in Tennessee on game day, but I think Broadway has it beat.

 

And I really hope the new Westin will be an architectural gem as it anchors the west side of MCC.  And it'll be fun to see what KVB will be like in about 10 years.

 

I had lunch in the Farmers Market.  If I were lucky enough to work in downtown Nashville, I can't imagine going anywhere else for lunch.  A friend from Memphis was with me, and he couldn't get over how much more cosmopolitan and exciting Nashville has become.  Even on a Saturday that food court was packed.

 

I was also impressed that crews were out working at the new baseball park, even on a Saturday.  It was a beautiful day with hundreds of people out walking around Bicentennial Mall; I can only imagine what it will be like when they can also go catch a ball game.  It is VERY exciting to see what's happening to downtown Nashville.

Edited April 13, 2014 by jmtunafish

[smeagolsfree]

You can also take a look at the development map page and use the second map listed. This will give you a much better idea where everything is. I have it all in my head too.

No tours there. It's a little scary.

[UTgrad09]

http://www.communitywalk.com/nashville/tn/current_nashville_construction_/map/1690961

[bwithers1]

I am attaching the MHZC docket for the 6th/Taylor proposal in Germantown  http://www.nashville.gov/Portals/0/SiteContent/MHZC/docs/2014%20Meetings/04%20April%2016/SR%206th%20and%20Taylor%20COMPLETE.pdf.  This will renovate two existing historic buildings to bring them back to being more like they were originally but will include more contemporary rear additions.  Then there will be a new office complex in the center and a residential townhome development in the rear.  All with a common courtyard. 

 

This is one of the most detailed dockets that I have ever read.  I am generally positive, but it will take some time to digest all of this detail.  The hearing takes place this coming Wednesday.

[smeagolsfree]

I am attaching the MHZC docket for the 6th/Taylor proposal in Germantown  http://www.nashville.gov/Portals/0/SiteContent/MHZC/docs/2014%20Meetings/04%20April%2016/SR%206th%20and%20Taylor%20COMPLETE.pdf.  This will renovate two existing historic buildings to bring them back to being more like they were originally but will include more contemporary rear additions.  Then there will be a new office complex in the center and a residential townhome development in the rear.  All with a common courtyard. 

 

This is one of the most detailed dockets that I have ever read.  I am generally positive, but it will take some time to digest all of this detail.  The hearing takes place this coming Wednesday.

I just was by there Saturday and knew something was up with this property. This will be great if done right. There is a lot of space in the rear for sure that will back up to the co-housing project too. The street that is in dire need of improvement is7th down at the intersection with Taylor. We walked  that stretch during the mini meet and the houses on that street are a hodge-podge of old, new and very badly done new. Some of the older homes there are tiny in Germantown standards but old.

[CenterHill]

I am attaching the MHZC docket for the 6th/Taylor proposal in Germantown  http://www.nashville.gov/Portals/0/SiteContent/MHZC/docs/2014%20Meetings/04%20April%2016/SR%206th%20and%20Taylor%20COMPLETE.pdf.  This will renovate two existing historic buildings to bring them back to being more like they were originally but will include more contemporary rear additions.  Then there will be a new office complex in the center and a residential townhome development in the rear.  All with a common courtyard. 

 

 

Good looking project.  I like the way it restores and incorporates the historic buildings and replaces all the asphalt behind them with residential and the courtyard.      

[Bezoar]

I am attaching the MHZC docket for the 6th/Taylor proposal in Germantown  http://www.nashville.gov/Portals/0/SiteContent/MHZC/docs/2014%20Meetings/04%20April%2016/SR%206th%20and%20Taylor%20COMPLETE.pdf.  This will renovate two existing historic buildings to bring them back to being more like they were originally but will include more contemporary rear additions.  Then there will be a new office complex in the center and a residential townhome development in the rear.  All with a common courtyard. 

 

This is one of the most detailed dockets that I have ever read.  I am generally positive, but it will take some time to digest all of this detail.  The hearing takes place this coming Wednesday.

 

Cool project!  This spot has been begging for something for a while.  Germantown abhors a vacuum.  I ride past this fairly often and have noticed the project across the street (old centurion location) is coming along pretty quickly, as well.  

[MLBrumby]

What will be across Taylor from this row of townhouses?  From Google streetview, it looks like an EPA superfund site, but hopefully that is out of date. 

[Bezoar]

What will be across Taylor from this row of townhouses?  From Google streetview, it looks like an EPA superfund site, but hopefully that is out of date. 

 

Yes, super out of date.  This will be the final phase of the Werthan Mills complex.  

[smeagolsfree]

The Buena Vista cottage project to start soon. I was over there a couple of weeks ago and let William know this was about to start. I am glad we are getting some development on that side of Rosa Parks.

 

http://nashvillepost.com/blogs/postbusiness/2014/4/14/buena_vista_cottage_homes_project_to_start

[Bezoar]

The Buena Vista cottage project to start soon. I was over there a couple of weeks ago and let William know this was about to start. I am glad we are getting some development on that side of Rosa Parks.

 

http://nashvillepost.com/blogs/postbusiness/2014/4/14/buena_vista_cottage_homes_project_to_start

 

Lots of good stuff happening!  The Jim Creason project on Scovel is also underway. They've already started laying foundation. 

[Bezoar]

Article in the Tennessean about the Salemtown boom.  Kind of hints at economic displacement, but doesn't really go into it in detail:

http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2014/04/13/salemtown-boom-inspires-hope-concern/7680035/

[nashmoney]

I am attaching the MHZC docket for the 6th/Taylor proposal in Germantown  http://www.nashville.gov/Portals/0/SiteContent/MHZC/docs/2014%20Meetings/04%20April%2016/SR%206th%20and%20Taylor%20COMPLETE.pdf.  This will renovate two existing historic buildings to bring them back to being more like they were originally but will include more contemporary rear additions.  Then there will be a new office complex in the center and a residential townhome development in the rear.  All with a common courtyard. 

 

This is one of the most detailed dockets that I have ever read.  I am generally positive, but it will take some time to digest all of this detail.  The hearing takes place this coming Wednesday.

 

Wow...I really like this project. I like the incorporation of the old historic houses with the new construction. Should be a great little project for Germantown.

[smeagolsfree]

I hope we start seeing more quality projects like this all over Nashville. We need to put an end to a lot of the crap that is going up. I wish the historic overlays were in more areas.