Vanderbilt University Tower and West End Dorms, 20 stories/6 stories, 340 units

[Native]

Vandy has made it official that the implosion is set for Saturday, July 31.  They say it was delayed by Covid.

[LA_TN]

2 minutes ago, Native said:

Vandy has made it official that the implosion is set for Saturday, July 31.  They say it was delayed by Covid.

Just saw this

9am, July 31st

[smeagolsfree]

New rendering here too.

Vanderbilt announces demolition of final Carmichael Towers buildings to continue residential colleges progress | News | Vanderbilt University

 

 

[markhollin]

The July 31st implosion of Carmichael Towers 1 & 2 will entail a 15 minute process. Layton Construction along with Controlled Demolition, Inc. will be in charge via a $1.4 million permit. There will be temporary road closures that day, but they have not been specified yet. A livestream will be available via vu.edu/towers. 

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/vanderbilt-sets-implosion-date-for-west-end-high-rises/article_f9f6da5a-ea75-11eb-b718-2f6783ef81da.html

[nashwatcher]

20 hours ago, smeagolsfree said:

New rendering here too.

Vanderbilt announces demolition of final Carmichael Towers buildings to continue residential colleges progress | News | Vanderbilt University

 

 

Where does Vanderbilt get all their money from for such incredible expansion? The hospital, the school…? It’s amazing all the land they’re buying and the beauty of the buildings they’re constructing 

[titanhog]

44 minutes ago, nashwatcher said:

Where does Vanderbilt get all their money from for such incredible expansion? The hospital, the school…? It’s amazing all the land they’re buying and the beauty of the buildings they’re constructing 

Endowment donations

[gannman]

7 hours ago, nashwatcher said:

Where does Vanderbilt get all their money from for such incredible expansion? The hospital, the school…? It’s amazing all the land they’re buying and the beauty of the buildings they’re constructing 

The university and the hospital  split from each other in 2016. Finances  are very different for a non-profit hospital than it is for a well endowed university. The university now has more money to put toward such projects.

[nashvylle]

[rolly]

Nice! The VandyTower spires in front, the BatmanTower spires in the distance. 

[markhollin]

Scaffolding for brickwork on eastern section is now 50% wrapped around structure;  prep on Carmichael 1 & 2 Towers for demo continues.

Looking SW from intersection of West End Ave. and 24th Ave:

Looking south from West End Ave., 1/4 block west of 24th Ave:

Looking SE from West End Ave., 1/2 block east of 25th Ave:

Looking SW from West End Ave., 1/2 block east of 24th Ave:

[PillowTalk4]

If only they had designed them like this on all four sides, so many wouldn't be so anxious to see them go.... No?  Okay.  Damn, I tried.  I grew up with these buildings.  So, I'll miss them lining the boulevard.  

Edited July 27, 2021 by PillowTalk4

[markhollin]

The controlled implosion begins at 9 a.m., with the following streets and sidewalks closed to cars and people starting at 8 a.m.:

West End Avenue between 23rd Avenue North and 25th Avenue North

24th Avenue North between West End Avenue and Elliston Place

25th Avenue South between West End Avenue and Jess Neely Drive

The demolition is expected to take 15 minutes, with the roads and sidewalks expected to be closed until no later than noon, according to Vanderbilt University.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2021/07/30/vanderbilt-university-plans-implode-final-carmichael-towers-west-end/5423696001/

[Mr_Bond]

Does anyone know if we can watch this on YouTube or a local network?  Thanks.

[Native]

17 hours ago, Mr_Bond said:

Does anyone know if we can watch this on YouTube or a local network?  Thanks.

Channel 5 says they will have it on their Facebook page.   Also Roku and Apple TV.  Hope that helps.

[markhollin]

Final prep underway at 7 AM before implosions from 9:00-9:15 this morning.
 

Businesses on north side of West End Ave. being draped to protect from dust:

[Sean blackdog]

38 minutes ago, Native said:

Channel 5 says they will have it on their Facebook page.   Also Roku and Apple TV.  Hope that helps.

[Sean blackdog]

Today this morning from http://webcams.vanderbilt.edu/carmichael/carmichael_evocam.jpg

2 old tower……..

[Native]

Got this from MNPD.  Better video should be available soon.

[smeagolsfree]

William and Myself were right behind this vantage point.

[markhollin]

News Channel 5 coverage of the implosion with good video:

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/vanderbilts-carmichael-towers-east-demolished-in-controlled-implosion

[Native]

Here is the video from a drone over West End.  No audio but good vantage point.  Courtesy of Nashville Police Dept.

[downtownresident]

From today: 

Edited July 31, 2021 by downtownresident

[smeagolsfree]

That tower makes a lot of difference with the park setting. I just drove down West End and you really do not even notice the Carmichael Towers gone because this tower softens the blow so much.

[markhollin]

The pancaked rubble of Carmichael Towers 1 & 2.

Looking  SE from intersection of West End Ave. and 24th Ave:

Looking SW from West End Ave., 1/2 block east of 24th Ave:

Also, video from The Tennessean of implosion from several angles:

https://www.tennessean.com/videos/news/2021/07/31/vanderbilt-carmichael-towers-implode-west-end-video/5442144001/

[donNdonelson2]

2 hours ago, markhollin said:

The pancaked rubble of Carmichael Towers 1 & 2.

Oh, great! Now I want pancakes. (With bacon. Extra crispy, please.)