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[titanhog]

JWM almost as tall as Westin now.  505 getting more of that "finished" look with the "crown" on top.  Few more floors of windows.

[claya91]

1 hour ago, titanhog said:

JWM almost as tall as Westin now.  505 getting more of that "finished" look with the "crown" on top.  Few more floors of windows.

I was up at L27 Friday Night. From the main deck, they were about even.

[markhollin]

SoBro looking SE from 27th Floor of The Westin. The imagination brims with what this will look like over the next decade, especially along Lafayette St., 8th Ave. South, and Division Street Connector:

 

[BnaBreaker]

As amazing as all the development has been over the past several years, I am truly dumbfounded when I think about the fact that there are still probably three or four times as many developable lots still left in the core than have been developed in that time span.  

[Pyramid Scheme]

Just now, BnaBreaker said:

As amazing as all the development has been over the past several years, I am truly dumbfounded when I think about the fact that there are still probably three or four times as many developable lots still left in the core than have been developed in that time span.  

When I look at aerial photos, the first thing I think is "look at all those parking lots"

[jmtunafish]

...which is why I don't think we'll see a supertall in Nashville's near future, and I'm fine with that.  I'd rather see 10 parking lots developed into 10-story buildings than 2 parking lots developed into 50-story buildings.  

[markhollin]

Another vista that is going to look quite different in 5-10 years (courtesy of Jerry & Brooke Quinn).

Looking west from above Union Station:
 

[markhollin]

Kirkland Hall and Vanderbilt campus:

 

[vinemp]

Kirkland Hall and Vanderbilt campus:

 

Can't wait to see the new Vandy/Barnard Hall!

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[markhollin]

Looking SE from above the 5th and Broadway site in March (courtesy of Alec Smirts):

 

[claya91]

Evening stroll in Centennial Park (7/31/17)

[markhollin]

TBT: A 27 minute promotional video for Nashville made in 1985. This was right around the time that the One Nashville Place ("R2D2 building") was opened...some of the shots are before it was erected, and some immediately after it was finished.  I moved here in '82, so this brings back a lot of memories of what things were like 35 years ago.  
 

 

[BnaBreaker]

Yyyyyyyikes... I'm all for embracing our history and where we came from, but some parts of that video just need to be set on fire and buried DEEEEEEEP.  If you've ever wondered why Nashville used to have the reputation for being white bread and hickish... look no further than that video.  lol

That being said, there was a lot of interesting footage of the cityscape of that time, and I appreciate you sharing it!.  

Edited August 3, 2017 by BnaBreaker

[jmtunafish]

Gosh I miss Opryland.

[UTgrad09]

4 hours ago, BnaBreaker said:

Yyyyyyyikes... I'm all for embracing our history and where we came from, but some parts of that video just need to be set on fire and buried DEEEEEEEP.  If you've ever wondered why Nashville used to have the reputation for being white bread and hickish... look no further than that video.  lol

That being said, there was a lot of interesting footage of the cityscape of that time, and I appreciate you sharing it!.  

Why should they be put on fire and buried deep? That sounds more like denial than anything.

We are what we are. Our city's past is part of our history, both good moments and bad moments. If we block out the bad moments, then history might be tempted to repeat itself (in some form or fashion).

Do you not have some embarrassing memories from your childhood, your teen years, or even as an adult that shaped who you are today? Cities are the same way. With all of the glorious history that you can point to with any city, you can (nearly equally) find embarrassing or flat-out awful history. Of course, we're not as likely to introduce strangers to that sort of past (at least immediately). 

Rather than be embarrassed of these moments, we should take them as what they are, recognize them, and appreciate just how much we've grown since then, and use that as a guide for our future growth.

[markhollin]

9 hours ago, markhollin said:

TBT: A 27 minute promotional video for Nashville made in 1985. This was right around the time that the One Nashville Place ("R2D2 building") was opened...some of the shots are before it was erected, and some immediately after it was finished.  I moved here in '82, so this brings back a lot of memories of what things were like 35 years ago.  
 

 

I posted this on my FAcebook page today as well.  There were a couple of comments by people bemonaing how we have lost or sharm, and how they miss the good ol' days.  I gave this replay:

"I think a lot of the charm is still here, along with a large of amount of great changes: I-440; Vietnam Vets Expressway; new airport terminal; downtown library and 14 new branches; 1,000 more acres of city parks; Bicentennial Mall; Farmers Market; Public Square; Walk of Fame Park; Riverfront Park; Cumberland Park; Nashville Zoo at Grassmere; Ascend Amphitheater; Bridgestone Arena (and the Predators); Nissan Stadium (and the Titans); First Tennessee Ballpark; 2nd Ave./Broadway rebirth; Ryman Auditorium saved and flourishing; the rebirth of The Gulch, Capitol View, SoBro, Rolling Mill Hill, Demonbreun Hill, Marathon Village, Germantown, East Nashville, 12 South, Chestnut Hill, Hillsboro Village, Sylvan Park, The Nations, neighborhoods; the major growth of Belmont, David Lipscomb, Travecca, Vanderbilt, Tennessee State, and MTS Universities; Schermerhorn Symphony Hall; Music City Center Convention Center; new Country Music Hall of Fame; 30 new downtown hotels; etc. etc.  All of these (and more that aren't even coming to mind right this moment) have made Nashville an even better city since 1985." 

[BnaBreaker]

3 hours ago, UTgrad09 said:

Why should they be put on fire and buried deep? That sounds more like denial than anything.

We are what we are. Our city's past is part of our history, both good moments and bad moments. If we block out the bad moments, then history might be tempted to repeat itself (in some form or fashion).

Do you not have some embarrassing memories from your childhood, your teen years, or even as an adult that shaped who you are today? Cities are the same way. With all of the glorious history that you can point to with any city, you can (nearly equally) find embarrassing or flat-out awful history. Of course, we're not as likely to introduce strangers to that sort of past (at least immediately). 

Rather than be embarrassed of these moments, we should take them as what they are, recognize them, and appreciate just how much we've grown since then, and use that as a guide for our future growth.

Yeah, well said, and I agree.  I didnt actually mean that literally.  All the ho-down stuff was just a little cringeworthy, thats all.

[titanhog]

1 hour ago, BnaBreaker said:

Yeah, well said, and I agree.  I didnt actually mean that literally.  All the ho-down stuff was just a little cringeworthy, thats all.

You ho-down hater, you!! 

Edited August 3, 2017 by titanhog

[BnaBreaker]

1 hour ago, titanhog said:

You ho-down hater, you!! 

Hahaha trust me, I am very down with a good ho down... especially if there is some moonshine involved!  I just dont think dry family friendly recreations of them should be the central theme in a large city's tourism pitch!!  Lol 

[claya91]

Back then you could find a ho down on Broadway, you might even see 2 or 3.

Edited August 3, 2017 by claya91

[Pyramid Scheme]

1 hour ago, claya91 said:

Back then you could find a ho down on Broadway, you might even see 2 or 3.

Now you got to go to a truck stop.

[markhollin]

AT&T Building park/plaza:

 

[bhibbs]

https://twitter.com/govertime/status/893487817543778304

Edited August 4, 2017 by bhibbs

[titanhog]

I actually like the way 505 looks with the crown but a few floors below it without windows.  Kinda looks like some future structure with a moving mechanical section or something.

 

[markhollin]

From this morning's NewsChannel 5 Skycam: